OCUL Releases Historical Canadian Public Opinion Polling Data and Guide
October 22, 2018
OCUL today announced the release of over 70 years of public opinion data and a Guide to Canadian Public Opinion Polls to polls held at member libraries and available in the ODESI data portal.
Are You Thinking About Libraries This Month?
October 21, 2018
The Manitoba Library Association is! In the spirit of the Canadian Library Month theme, MLA is tweeting a daily “library thinker” in October.
Call for Proposals: 2019 Library Publishing Forum
October 18, 2018
The Library Publishing Coalition (LPC) is accepting proposals for the 2019 Library Publishing Forum to be held May 8-10, 2019, in Vancouver.
Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Launches 2019–2020 Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP)
October 18, 2018
Eligible libraries, archival centres and other memory institutions have until January 8, 2019 to apply for a portion of the $1.5 million that will be allocated in 2019–2020.
Call for Nominations: Library Journal Movers & Shakers 2019
October 17, 2018
Each year, LJ shines a spotlight on a cohort of about fifty top changemakers who are transforming what it means to be a librarian.
New RDA YouTube channel
October 17, 2018
This channel will host videos of RDA-related presentations and training videos on how to use the RDA Toolkit.
National Heritage Digitization Strategy (NHDS) Announces Recipients of $1 Million in Funding
October 16, 2018
The one-time funding opportunity of $1 million was made possible by the generosity of a private donor.
Canadian Cities’ Red Hot Library Development Continues
October 15, 2018
The second of a continuing series on stunning new and renovated library branches in Canada.
Library Services in the Department of Justice: Then and Now
October 12, 2018
Featuring Fiona McPherson, Manager of Digital Transformation Services in the Department of Justice’s Information Services Division
Canadian Library Workers Day – October 19, 2018
October 11, 2018 2 comments
The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) has declared the third Friday in October to be Canadian Library Workers Day.
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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