New Brunswick Bibliography Symposium: Embarkation, Setting Sail – Registration is now open
January 28, 2019
Subtitled Embarkation, Setting Sail, the symposium will bring together scholars, librarians, archivists, and others interested in bibliography and book history, and in the preservation of the published heritage of New Brunswick.
In the Dark: The Globe and Mail Looks into Canada’s Data Deficit
January 26, 2019
When it comes to basic data about its own citizens – from divorce rates to driving patterns to labour trends – Canada simply doesn’t have the answers.
Digitization in Ontario Public Libraries: A Fresh Look
January 24, 2019
A new report from OurDigitalWorld looks at the current state of digitization in Ontario public libraries – projects, best practices, capacity, and areas for improvement.
Have you completed a successful project with partners in the GLAM Sector? Share your story!
January 21, 2019
“With this information we hope to extract best practices, lessons learned but also challenges, with a view to providing meaningful tools to help the sector increase the volume and success of these partnerships.”
Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC) Launches #eContentForLibraries Campaign
January 14, 2019
Canadian Public Libraries Call on Multinational Publishers to Make More Content Available
Call for Proposals: Bibliometrics and Research IMpact Community (BRIC)
January 10, 2019
To submit a proposal, please send your session title/description/type by January 31, 2019.
CFP: Canadian Association of Music Libraries, Archives and Documentation Centres (CAML) Annual Conference 2019
January 6, 2019
The Canadian Association of Music Libraries, Archives and Documentation Centres (CAML) seeks proposals for papers to be presented at its next annual conference scheduled from June 6 – June 7, …
CTV Morning Live Visits the Library of Parliament
December 29, 2018
Sonia Bebbington, Director General for Information and Document Resource Service, took CTV Morning Live’s Annette Goerner around the Library of Parliament as it packs up to move to a temporary location during the renovations of Centre Block.
New Issue of Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Available
December 25, 2018
Vol 13, No 4 (2018)
Natalie Meggison Award of Excellence (Algonquin College)
December 17, 2018
The Natalie Meggison Award of Excellence recognizes a student who approaches learning with respect and curiosity and who serves the profession with enthusiasm.
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).
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