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CFP: Canadian Association of Professional Academic Librarians (CAPAL) Conference 2018

December 3, 2017

Theme: Community, Diversity, and Education: Academic Librarianship in Challenging Times


Digital Humanities Summer Institute (DHSI) 2018 Scholarships

December 2, 2017

Compute Canada is offering two pairs of scholarships to the 2018 Digital Humanities Summer Institute (DHSI) being held in June at the University of Victoria.


Grey Cup 2017: Public Library Edition

November 26, 2017

It’s Grey Cup weekend and the rivalry between the Calgary Public Library and the Toronto Public Library is heating up!


Call for Nominations: 2018 ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects

November 24, 2017

Citations recognize innovative projects that result from the work of an individual, group or organization.


Save the Date! Taking it to the Next Level: Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums (GLAM) Summit 2018

November 22, 2017

The co-chairs of the Ottawa Declaration Working Group (ODWH) Guy Berthiaume and John McAvity, invite you to participate in the second Summit, “Taking it to the Next Level: GLAM Summit 2018.”


CULC Launches Human Resources Network for Member Library HR Staff

November 13, 2017 1 comment

“to help create a national network of public library human resource professionals”



UPDATE – Call to Action! Help Save the University of Manitoba Archival Studies Program

November 7, 2017

An update to last month’s Call to Action! Help Save the University of Manitoba Archival Studies Program


Reminder: WILU 2018 – Call for proposals / Rappel : WILU 2018 – Appel de communications

November 7, 2017

WILU 2018 – Information Into Action University of Ottawa Library Ottawa, Ontario, Canada June 6-8, 2018 http://wilu2018.ca/ The University of Ottawa Library is proud to host Canada’s premier conference devoted …


Dorothea Warren Joins the Saskatchewan Library Association (SLA) as Executive Director

November 7, 2017

Dorothea Warren will start her duties as Executive Director on November 15, 2017.


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).


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National Volunteer Week 2025 – Volunteers Make Waves
National Volunteer Week 2025 – Volunteers Make Waves
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!

The Next Chapter: Career Advice for Freshly Minted Library and Information  Professionals
The Next Chapter: Career Advice for Freshly Minted Library and Information Professionals
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.

The Brutalist: Canadian Libraries Edition
The Brutalist: Canadian Libraries Edition
March 2, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

While Hollywood may get GLAM-med up for the 97th Academy Awards, members of the Canadian library community hoping for cameos in one Best Picture nominee by their favourite (or least favourite) library building may be disappointed.

In Memoriam 2024
In Memoriam 2024
February 3, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

Recognizing and remembering those members of the Canadian librarianship community who died in 2024.

On the Twelfth Day of Christmas…
On the Twelfth Day of Christmas…
January 5, 2025 by Librarianship.ca

Librarianship.ca’s take on the 12 Days of Christmas


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