Have Your Say: What priorities should guide Library and Archives Canada over the next 3 years?
September 6, 2018
What do you expect from your national library and national archives?
Call For Papers: Archives Association of Ontario (AAO) 2019 Conference
September 5, 2018
Theme: Unlocking the Vaults: Access, Outreach & Engagement
Access Conference 2018 – Register today!
September 5, 2018
October 10-12th 2018 in Hamilton, Ontario at the gorgeous Liuna Station, hosted by McMaster University.
Kids’ Overdues are Over at the Brampton Library
September 5, 2018 1 comment
The Brampton Library announced yesterday that most children’s materials will no longer incur overdue fines. “Supporting both and working toward barrier-free access for all, we are pleased to announce the removal …
IFLA Issues Statement on Fake News
September 3, 2018
Libraries have an institutional and ethical commitment to help users access reliable and authentic information. This role is as important as ever in an era when “fake news” is a seemingly growing phenomenon.
Canadian Federation of Library Associations Update (August 2018)
September 1, 2018
The executive director of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) has provided an overview of activities since May 2018.
IFLA to Live-stream Selected WLIC Sessions
August 20, 2018
IFLA will live-stream selected sessions of the 2018 World Library and Information Congress (WLIC).
Call for Papers: Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) 2019 Conference
August 20, 2018
Theme: Let’s Start at the Beginning: Archival Origins
UBC iSchool Introduces Designing for People (DFP) Graduate Specialization
August 17, 2018
This is a new opportunity for students interested in the human-centred design of systems, human-computer interaction, interaction design, or related areas.
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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