Canadian Federation of Library Associations Update (February 2018)
March 20, 2018
The executive director of the Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) has provided an overview of activities since November 2017.
University of Alberta Libraries Indigenous Internship
March 20, 2018
The University of Alberta Libraries (UAL) is pleased to announce its Indigenous Internship program for 2018, for a First Nations, Métis or Inuit (FNMI) student in the University of Alberta’s School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS).
Reel Heritage: Jessica Berman-Bogdan on Jane
March 19, 2018
Following a screening of the documentary Jane, Michelle Lovegrove Thomson will sit down and chat with archival producer Jessica Berman-Bogdan to discuss her role in the making of the film, including working with National Geographic’s archives.
IFLA Releases Global Vision Report Summary
March 19, 2018
Report identifies top 10 highlights and opportunities for the global library community.
Canada’s True North Science Boot Camp (TNSBC) – Call for 2019 Proposals
March 19, 2018
TNSBC helps to provide librarians with context and terminologies of science disciplines that will enable them to better engage with their faculty to provide research services.
New Issue of Evidence Based Library and Information Practice Available
March 18, 2018
Vol 13, No 1 (2018)
National Heritage Digitization Strategy: Update (March 2018)
March 14, 2018
The National Heritage Digitization Strategy (NHDS) Steering Committee shared an update on its work this week.
Hamilton Public Library Receives the W. Kaye Lamb Award for Service to Seniors
March 12, 2018
The Ex Libris Association last week announced that the the Hamilton Public Library is the recipient of the 2017 W. Kaye Lamb Award for Service to Seniors. The Mount Sinai Hospital received …
CFLA Statement on the Signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
March 9, 2018
“This new agreement does not contain the copyright and content restrictions that had been pushed heavily by the U.S., which is good news for Canadians.”
CMEC Copyright Consortium Policy Statement on Fair Dealing
March 7, 2018
The Statement underlines the provincial and territorial education ministers’ support for teachers’ and students’ use of the fair dealing provision in the Copyright Act for classroom learning.
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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