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L’Ontario Library Association (OLA) publie une déclaration contre le racisme et un engagement envers la bibliothéconomie inclusive

August 21, 2024

L’OLA s’engage à démanteler les pratiques néfastes au sein de notre organisation et de notre secteur qui perpétuent le racisme, la suprématie blanche et les attitudes coloniales.


Call for proposals: Southern Alberta Library Conference (SALC) 2025

August 16, 2024

Deadline for proposal submission is October 4, 2024.


NeuroGLAM 2024 Conference: Registration Open

August 14, 2024

The NeuroGLAM 2024 Canada conference centers neurodivergent gallery, library, archive, and museum workers in Canada as they share their interests, experiences, research, and support.


New issue of Emerging Library & Information Perspectives (2024) published

August 5, 2024

Emerging Library & Information Perspectives (ELIP) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal managed by students in the Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program at Western University.


Old News, New Reality: A Year of Meta’s News Ban in Canada

August 1, 2024

“Nearly half of the reach of Canadian news on social media disappeared overnight after the ban and 200 news outlets went completely dark on socials and equally concerning is that Canadians barely noticed.”


The Trojman Corporation to distribute TheirStory in Canada

August 1, 2024

The Trojman Corporation has secured an exclusive agreement with TheirStory to distribute their innovative Oral History digital platform to libraries and organizations across Canada.


IFLA Selects Astana, Kazakhstan to Host the 2025 World Library and Information Congress

July 31, 2024

Astana will host IFLA’s flagship event from August 17 to 22, 2024.


CanUX 2024 postponed to 2025

July 29, 2024

The 13th edition of CanUX will be postponed until 2025


Saskatchewan Government and SaskTel partner to upgrade internet bandwidth in rural public libraries

July 18, 2024

Over the summer, nearly 200 rural public libraries with existing CommunityNet (CNet) fibre networks will be upgraded to a minimum speed of 50 megabits per second (Mbps).


New edition of Electronic records as documentary evidence (CGSB CAN/CGSB-72.34-2024) published

July 17, 2024

CGSB-72.34-2024 is Canada’s national standard for managing electronic records within recordkeeping/IT systems to ensure their future admissibility in legal proceedings as documentary evidence.


Saskatchewan Budget Cuts to Libraries

April 8, 2017

On 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, 2016

Our 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, 2016

Librarianship.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, 2016

Librarianship.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, 2015

The 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 comment

Librarianship.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, 2015

An 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).


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In Memoriam 2024
In Memoriam 2024
February 3, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

Recognizing and remembering those members of the Canadian librarianship community who died in 2024.

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas…
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas…
January 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

Librarianship.ca’s take on the 12 Days of Christmas

2024 Honour Roll
2024 Honour Roll
January 1, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

Congratulations to members of the Canadian librarianship community who were recognized in 2024 for their contributions to the profession and to Canadian society!

Holiday Reading: When Hallmark met Librarianship
Holiday Reading: When Hallmark met Librarianship
December 13, 2024 by Librarianship.ca

Will a librarian stereotype and a Hollywood movie stereotype find true love this holiday season?

Promotional Materials Available for 2024 Canadian Library Month, Provincial Library Weeks
Promotional Materials Available for 2024 Canadian Library Month, Provincial Library Weeks
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.


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