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.
CARL Releases Statement on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
October 10, 2018
“We believe that a term of copyright of life plus 50 years is adequate to reward rights holders and beneficiaries, while balancing the benefits that a robust public domain has for Canada’s knowledge-based economy.”
Save the Date: Policy Matters ACA@UBC 11th Annual Seminar and Symposium
October 6, 2018
Theme: Policy Matters
CFLA Strategic Planning Survey
October 2, 2018
What should be the core mission/role of CFLA? What should be its key areas of focus? What national issues should it be engaged in?
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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October 22, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
Since May 2026, library workers and library patrons from around the world have gotten to know Anna Beth and her colleagues through Hoover Public Library’s viral bookflip videos on Instagram.
October 16, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
The heart and strength of libraries are the library workers. Without them, libraries cannot function. Libraries rely on their staff to provide service to their communities and to help their libraries and communities grow.
September 23, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
Martie was a librarian of the University of Western Ontario School of Library and Information Science (SLIS) / Faculty of Information & Media Studies (FIMS) library from August 1979 to December 2001.
July 29, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
Library and Information Technician (LIT) Student, Mohawk College
July 20, 2026 by Librarianship.ca
Dawn worked as a government librarian at the Public/National Archives, Employment and Immigration Canada (EIC), Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) and retired in 2004 as chief librarian at Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).