Skip to content Skip to main menu Skip to utility menu

Canadian Library Workers Day – October 21, 2016

October 5, 2016

The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) has declared the third Friday in October to be Canadian Library Workers Day.


CFP: Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP) 2017-18

October 4, 2016

Library and Archives Canada (LAC) yesterday released a call letter for the 2017–2018 funding cycle for the Documentary Heritage Communities Program (DHCP).


Academic Library Resident – uAlberta Library, Bibliothèque Saint-Jean

October 2, 2016

Le réseau des bibliothèques de l’Université de l’Alberta invite les nouveaux diplômés en bibliothéconomie intéressés par une carrière en bibliothèque académique à présenter leur candidature pour un contrat d’une année au sein d’un établissement francophone.


How and where do Canadians buy books?

September 22, 2016

Canadian bought 52.6 million books in 2015. A new report from BookNet Canada looks at where and how they bought them.


Call for Proposals: Workshop for Instruction in Library Use (WILU) 2017, Edmonton

September 16, 2016

The WILU Program Committee invites proposals for the 46th WILU, May 23 – May 25 2017, hosted at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta.


Resignation of the Chief Statistician of Canada

September 16, 2016

Wayne Smith, Chief Statistician of Canada and the deputy head of Statistics Canada, announced his resignation today, citing concerns over the independence of the agency with the transfer of its information technology infrastructure to Shared Services Canada.


Survey – Secondary Trauma and Archivists: A Study into the Need for Services in the Canadian Archival Community

September 15, 2016

We are asking archivists and records professionals working in Canada to kindly participate in our study “Secondary Trauma and Archivists: A Study into the Need for Services in the Canadian Archival Community.”


Nova Scotia Association of Library Technicians (NSALT) to Dissolve

September 15, 2016

The Executive of the Nova Scotia Association of Library Technicians (NSALT) voted last week on a motion to dissolve the Association.


Casual Employment Opportunity (AS-02) at Parks Canada

September 14, 2016

Parks Canada National Library is looking for a qualified and motivated individual to join our team for a casual employment opportunity as a library technician/cataloguer.


CODE Announces Finalists for the 2016 Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit and Metis Literature

September 14, 2016

The Education of Augie Merasty and The Outside Circle shortlisted for the 4th annual Burt Award for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Literature.


Saskatchewan Budget Cuts to Libraries

April 8, 2017

On 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, 2016

Our 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, 2016

Librarianship.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, 2016

Librarianship.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, 2015

The 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 comment

Librarianship.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, 2015

An 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).


All updates

Blog posts

13 Questions With: Sarah Macintyre
13 Questions With: Sarah Macintyre
February 15, 2024 by Librarianship.ca

A/Division Manager, Client Services, Ottawa Public Library

Career Spotlight: What I do as Learning Resource Coordinator
Career Spotlight: What I do as Learning Resource Coordinator
February 1, 2024 by Librarianship.ca

Rebecca Robinson, Learning Resource Coordinator for the Lloydminster Catholic School Division

Freshly Minted: Alysha Try
Freshly Minted: Alysha Try
January 18, 2024 by Librarianship.ca

Information Management Specialist, Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada

2023 Honour Roll
2023 Honour Roll
December 31, 2023 by Librarianship.ca

Congratulations to the members of the Canadian librarianship community who were recognized in 2023 for their contributions to the profession and to Canada!

Promotional Materials Available for 2023 Canadian Library Month, Provincial Library Weeks
Promotional Materials Available for 2023 Canadian Library Month, Provincial Library Weeks
August 12, 2023 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.


Articles