Upcoming Webinars from ASTED
January 28, 2018
ASTED, Canada’s national association of francophone libraries, recently released its schedule of webinars for 2018.
Mary Ghikas Appointed as Executive Director of the American Library Association (ALA)
January 25, 2018
Ghikas, a familiar face at Canadian library conferences, has been serving as interim executive director since August 1, 2017.
Library Fitness at the Fort Saskatchewan Public Library
January 23, 2018
February is Physical Literacy for Families at the Fort Saskatchewan Public Library. To prepare, the library staff created a library workout video.
uAlberta SLIS Employment Survey of 2016 Graduates
January 22, 2018
In November 2017, the School of Library and Information Studies conducted its 28th annual employment survey of graduates of the MLIS program at the University of Alberta.
Call for ALA International Posters
January 22, 2018
The 2018 ALA IRRT International Poster Session Committee invites everyone to share your best ideas and work with the international library community by presenting a poster at the 2018 ALA Annual Conference in New Orleans.
CFP: Special issue on diversity / Parution spéciale sur la diversité
January 20, 2018
The Canadian Journal of Academic Librarianship (CJAL) invites article submissions for a special issue on the theme of diversity and academic librarianship to be published in October 2018.
Internet Librarian 2018: You’ve Got a Story, And We’ve Got Your Stage
January 20, 2018
Internet Librarian 2018 is in search of proposals that cater to all interests and all levels of knowledge within our five simultaneous tracks.
Introducing the C-EBLIP List of Peer-Reviewed Journals in LIS
January 17, 2018
This list is intended to help librarian and archivist researchers identify journals where they can submit manuscripts.
Calgary’s Central Memorial Library and Park Designated National Historic Site
January 15, 2018 1 comment
The Memorial Library served as the main library from 1912 until 1963, when it became a branch library and housed the archives and research centre for the Glenbow Museum.
Candidates for CFLA Board of Directors Announced
January 15, 2018
Todd Kyle (Ontario); Julie McKenna (Prairies); Carole Laguë (Francophone); Norene Erickson (Alberta); Paul Takala (CULC); Jonathan Bengtson (CARL); Alix-Rae Stefanko
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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August 25, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
October is Canadian Library Month, an opportunity to raise awareness of the valuable role libraries play in Canadians’ lives. CLM also includes First Nations Public Library Week, Ontario Public Library Week, la Semaine des bibliothèques publiques du Québec, and Saskatchewan Library Week.
August 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
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MLIS Candidate, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, Western University
April 27, 2025 by Librarianship.ca
Thank you to all of the dedicated volunteers in our community! You make a difference to our profession across the country and around the world!
April 15, 2025 by Rachel Manes and Madeleine McGregor
To help bridge the gap between graduation and building your career in the field, we’ve gathered advice from seasoned library and information professionals across Canada.