CFLA Survey on Voilà, the National Union Catalogue
November 21, 2018
Survey on the move of the National Union Catalogue to the OCLC-hosted platform Voila “to gather information to help inform necessary parties to work toward solutions.”
True North Science Boot Camp 2019 – Save the date!
November 19, 2018
The True North Science Boot Camp (TNSBC) is a professional development program for librarians involved in supporting research in the sciences or engineering.
LAC Consultations on Enriching Its Library Collections
November 17, 2018
How can Library and Archives Canada (LAC) continue to build the best collection of Canadian published material?
Update from the Strathcona County Library (Alberta) Following November 6 Incident
November 16, 2018
An update from the Strathcona County Library following an explosion on November 6 in the parkade underneath the building that houses the Library, forcing an emergency evacuation of all patrons and staff.
CRKN Removes Subscription Paywall to Canadiana Collection
November 15, 2018 1 comment
The Canadiana collections of archival material, government publications, periodicals, monographs, annuals, and newspapers will be free to access as of January 1, 2019
NNELS Expansion Project Highlighted by Federal Government
November 14, 2018
“Expanding the NNELS’s collection of books and resources in alternative formats is a good thing for Canadians because it’s about true social inclusion and accessibility.”
The Young Canada Works 2019-2020 Campaign has launched!
November 13, 2018
The application deadline for the summer projects is January 15th, 2019.
Donations for the 2019 Forum for Information Professionals Conference
November 5, 2018
We are seeking funding to help cover conference costs, such as travel and accommodations for keynote speakers, free meals for attendees, and keeping the conference free of charge.
Study Invitation: Low Morale in Public Librarians
November 5, 2018
A recent study reveals that low morale is the result of repeated and protracted exposure to emotional, verbal/written, and systemic abuse or neglect in the workplace.
Participate in the 2018 International Library Automation Perceptions Survey
November 4, 2018
The survey measures the levels of satisfaction that libraries have in their strategic technology products and their perceptions of the quality of service and support that they receive.
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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