Call for Projects: GLAM Incubator 2024-2025
July 5, 2024
The purpose of the GLAM Incubator is to connect GLAM organizations (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) with expertise and resources from the University of Toronto and industry partners.
Saskatchewan Library Association (SLA) launches Advocacy Toolkit for Libraries
July 3, 2024
This toolkit is intended to reflect and be useful to all types of libraries in the province, and anyone is welcome to use, customize, or distribute these resources!
Survey: Librarians’ approaches to selecting and learning technology-based tools
July 2, 2024
The purpose of this study is to better understand how librarians select technology-based tools when facing a problem at work. Additionally, this study will investigate in what context librarians learn new technology tools or new technology-related skills.
Promotional materials available for First Nation Public Library Week 2024
June 23, 2024
The theme for 2024 is “Remember When”
Christine Ivory appointed as Parliamentary Librarian
June 22, 2024
The appointment is effective October 21, 2024.
Join the 2024-2025 CAIS Executive
June 21, 2024
CAIS is seeking candidates to fill the following executive positions: Event Coordinator, Awards Coordinator, and Vice President.
New IRPP Paper: Conquering the Next Frontier in Bridging the Digital Divide
June 20, 2024
A new paper from the Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) argues that, to achieve the goal of providing high-speed internet access to 100 per cent of the country by 2030, governments need to address the needs of underserved communities while making internet access more affordable.
Call for Papers: Current Issues in Scholarly Publishing
June 9, 2024
The Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science invites submissions to a special issueon current issues in scholarly publishing in Canada and globally.
Christine Ivory Nominated as New Parliamentary Librarian
June 7, 2024
Christine Ivory has served in increasingly senior roles within the Library of Parliament for over 15 years. She is currently the Assistant Deputy Minister, Collections Sector, at Library and Archives Canada, a position she has held since 2023.
New IRPP Paper: Reinstating Canada’s Adult Literacy Knowledge Infrastructure Requires Federal Leadership
June 2, 2024
A new paper from the Institute for Research on Public Policy (IRPP) argues that, to provide literacy practitioners with the tools to do their work effectively, the federal government should play a leading role in reinstating that knowledge infrastructure, and makes several recommendations for how to achieve this.
Saskatchewan Budget Cuts to Libraries
April 8, 2017On March 22, 2017, the Government of Saskatchewan tabled a provincial budget which: eliminated the provincial operating grant of $1.3 million for municipal library systems in Regina and Saskatoon; and …
Refugee Resources in the Library
March 5, 2016Our new feature, Opening the Library Doors in Welcome, will highlight how libraries across Canada are supporting Syrian refugees. New collections, services and programs are creating a more inviting space …
Invitation to complete the 2016 National Salary Survey
February 1, 2016Librarianship.ca is pleased to invite you to complete the 2016 National Salary Survey of Library and Information Management Professionals.
Coming Soon! 2016 National Salary Survey
January 26, 2016Librarianship.ca is excited to announce our upcoming National Library and Information Management Professionals Salary Survey (2016).
Canadian Library Association (CLA) Announces Plan to Dissolve
December 18, 2015The CLA Executive Council has announced a Special General Meeting on January 27, 2016 to vote on the dissolution of the Association.
Introducing Librarianship.ca
November 1, 2015 1 commentLibrarianship.ca is a new, not-for-profit organization started to support and strengthen our community and advance its information professionals. We do this by providing opportunities for learning, information exchange, collaboration, and networking. Through this …
Consultation: Toward a Federation of Library Associations in Canada
October 16, 2015An invitation to provide feedback on the proposal to create a national federation of library associations called the Canadian Federation of Library Associations / Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (CFLA/FCAB).
Blog posts
August 18, 2024 by Librarianship.ca
October is Canadian Library Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives. CLM also includes First Nations Public Library Week, Ontario Public Library Week, la Semaine des bibliothèques publiques du Québec, and Saskatchewan Library Week.
June 27, 2024 by Librarianship.ca
MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
April 16, 2024 by Librarianship.ca
Highlights of interest to the Canadian library and information management community
April 14, 2024 by Librarianship.ca
Thank you to all of the dedicated volunteers in our community! You make a difference to our profession across the country and around the world!
February 15, 2024 by Librarianship.ca
A/Division Manager, Client Services, Ottawa Public Library