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Ādisōke central library will not open next year www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
City of Ottawa staff say the planned Ādisōke central library will not open to the public in 2026 as the contractor continues to report delays.
City of Ottawa staff say the planned Ādisōke central library will not open to the public in 2026 as the contractor continues to report delays.
December 2, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Ādisōke central library will not open next year www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
City of Ottawa staff say the planned Ādisōke central library will not open to the public in 2026 as the contractor continues to report delays.
City of Ottawa staff say the planned Ādisōke central library will not open to the public in 2026 as the contractor continues to report delays.
Ādisōke, Ottawa's landmark library, won't open in 2026 ottawacitizen.com/news/adisoke...
City councillors were warned about construction industry 'pressures' last June, but the reasons for the delay have not been made public.
City councillors were warned about construction industry 'pressures' last June, but the reasons for the delay have not been made public.
December 2, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Ādisōke, Ottawa's landmark library, won't open in 2026 ottawacitizen.com/news/adisoke...
City councillors were warned about construction industry 'pressures' last June, but the reasons for the delay have not been made public.
City councillors were warned about construction industry 'pressures' last June, but the reasons for the delay have not been made public.
Ottawa’s new central library won’t open in 2026 www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
The new Ādisōke library at LeBreton Flats will not open next year, as scheduled, because of delays identified by the contractor building it.
The new Ādisōke library at LeBreton Flats will not open next year, as scheduled, because of delays identified by the contractor building it.
December 2, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Ottawa’s new central library won’t open in 2026 www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
The new Ādisōke library at LeBreton Flats will not open next year, as scheduled, because of delays identified by the contractor building it.
The new Ādisōke library at LeBreton Flats will not open next year, as scheduled, because of delays identified by the contractor building it.
La nouvelle bibliothèque centrale d’Ottawa n’ouvrira pas en 2026 www.ledroit.com/actualites/a...
La nouvelle bibliothèque centrale d’Ottawa, connue sous le nom d’Ādisōke, n’ouvrira pas l’été prochain comme initialement prévu.
La nouvelle bibliothèque centrale d’Ottawa, connue sous le nom d’Ādisōke, n’ouvrira pas l’été prochain comme initialement prévu.
December 2, 2025 at 11:45 PM
La nouvelle bibliothèque centrale d’Ottawa n’ouvrira pas en 2026 www.ledroit.com/actualites/a...
La nouvelle bibliothèque centrale d’Ottawa, connue sous le nom d’Ādisōke, n’ouvrira pas l’été prochain comme initialement prévu.
La nouvelle bibliothèque centrale d’Ottawa, connue sous le nom d’Ādisōke, n’ouvrira pas l’été prochain comme initialement prévu.
‘We collect the record of government’: How the Legislative Library serves Queen’s Park www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
This library survived a fire and holds a book printed before Columbus landed in North America. The Star took a dive into the rare book collection to see what treasures it holds.
This library survived a fire and holds a book printed before Columbus landed in North America. The Star took a dive into the rare book collection to see what treasures it holds.
‘We collect the record of government’: How the Legislative Library serves Queen’s Park
This library survived a fire and holds a book printed before Columbus landed in North America. The Star took a deep dive into the stacks of the library’s rare book
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November 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
‘We collect the record of government’: How the Legislative Library serves Queen’s Park www.thestar.com/politics/pro...
This library survived a fire and holds a book printed before Columbus landed in North America. The Star took a dive into the rare book collection to see what treasures it holds.
This library survived a fire and holds a book printed before Columbus landed in North America. The Star took a dive into the rare book collection to see what treasures it holds.
Invitation to Participate: Service Point Staffing in Arts Libraries librarianship.ca/news/service...
"Our purpose is to examine the prevalence of arts-specific service points in libraries and their commonalities and differences in organizational practices, features, and services."
"Our purpose is to examine the prevalence of arts-specific service points in libraries and their commonalities and differences in organizational practices, features, and services."
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November 25, 2025 at 1:17 AM
Invitation to Participate: Service Point Staffing in Arts Libraries librarianship.ca/news/service...
"Our purpose is to examine the prevalence of arts-specific service points in libraries and their commonalities and differences in organizational practices, features, and services."
"Our purpose is to examine the prevalence of arts-specific service points in libraries and their commonalities and differences in organizational practices, features, and services."
When Hallmark Met Librarianship Contest librarianship.ca/blog/hallmar...
‘Tis the season of Hallmark Christmas-style movies & we want you explore your creative side and come up with a tale fit for an information professional!
‘Tis the season of Hallmark Christmas-style movies & we want you explore your creative side and come up with a tale fit for an information professional!
November 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
When Hallmark Met Librarianship Contest librarianship.ca/blog/hallmar...
‘Tis the season of Hallmark Christmas-style movies & we want you explore your creative side and come up with a tale fit for an information professional!
‘Tis the season of Hallmark Christmas-style movies & we want you explore your creative side and come up with a tale fit for an information professional!
Eileen Gillette appointed Executive Director of the Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) librarianship.ca/news/eileen-...
Gillette has served as Interim Executive Director since July and previously held the role of Director of Library Services, Planning and Integration with VIRL.
Gillette has served as Interim Executive Director since July and previously held the role of Director of Library Services, Planning and Integration with VIRL.
November 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Eileen Gillette appointed Executive Director of the Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) librarianship.ca/news/eileen-...
Gillette has served as Interim Executive Director since July and previously held the role of Director of Library Services, Planning and Integration with VIRL.
Gillette has served as Interim Executive Director since July and previously held the role of Director of Library Services, Planning and Integration with VIRL.
UBC University Librarian Susan E. Parker announces retirement in 2026 librarianship.ca/news/parker-...
Susan Parker, University Librarian at the University of British Columbia (UBC) since 2017, announced her decision to retire on June 30, 2026.
Susan Parker, University Librarian at the University of British Columbia (UBC) since 2017, announced her decision to retire on June 30, 2026.
November 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
UBC University Librarian Susan E. Parker announces retirement in 2026 librarianship.ca/news/parker-...
Susan Parker, University Librarian at the University of British Columbia (UBC) since 2017, announced her decision to retire on June 30, 2026.
Susan Parker, University Librarian at the University of British Columbia (UBC) since 2017, announced her decision to retire on June 30, 2026.
Melissa Redden appointed CEO/Director of the Peterborough Public Library librarianship.ca/news/melissa...
The Peterborough Public Library Board and the City of Peterborough announced the appointment of Melissa Redden as CEO/Director, effective Monday, November 24, 2025.
The Peterborough Public Library Board and the City of Peterborough announced the appointment of Melissa Redden as CEO/Director, effective Monday, November 24, 2025.
November 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Melissa Redden appointed CEO/Director of the Peterborough Public Library librarianship.ca/news/melissa...
The Peterborough Public Library Board and the City of Peterborough announced the appointment of Melissa Redden as CEO/Director, effective Monday, November 24, 2025.
The Peterborough Public Library Board and the City of Peterborough announced the appointment of Melissa Redden as CEO/Director, effective Monday, November 24, 2025.
Laura Warner appointed Chief Executive Officer of Orangeville Public Library librarianship.ca/news/laura-w...
The Orangeville Public Library announced the appointment of Laura Warner as Chief Executive Officer. Warner succeeds Darla Fraser who retired last month after 15 years as the Library’s CEO.
The Orangeville Public Library announced the appointment of Laura Warner as Chief Executive Officer. Warner succeeds Darla Fraser who retired last month after 15 years as the Library’s CEO.
November 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Laura Warner appointed Chief Executive Officer of Orangeville Public Library librarianship.ca/news/laura-w...
The Orangeville Public Library announced the appointment of Laura Warner as Chief Executive Officer. Warner succeeds Darla Fraser who retired last month after 15 years as the Library’s CEO.
The Orangeville Public Library announced the appointment of Laura Warner as Chief Executive Officer. Warner succeeds Darla Fraser who retired last month after 15 years as the Library’s CEO.
Svetlana Kochkina appointed University Librarian, University of Prince Edward Island librarianship.ca/news/svetlan...
Dr. Svetlana Kochkina begins her five-year term on March 1, 2026.
Dr. Svetlana Kochkina begins her five-year term on March 1, 2026.
November 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Svetlana Kochkina appointed University Librarian, University of Prince Edward Island librarianship.ca/news/svetlan...
Dr. Svetlana Kochkina begins her five-year term on March 1, 2026.
Dr. Svetlana Kochkina begins her five-year term on March 1, 2026.
Passings: Vivienne Monty www.yorku.ca/yfile/2025/1...
For 40 years, Vivienne Monty helped innovate and shape librarianship at York University and across Canada.
For 40 years, Vivienne Monty helped innovate and shape librarianship at York University and across Canada.
November 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Passings: Vivienne Monty www.yorku.ca/yfile/2025/1...
For 40 years, Vivienne Monty helped innovate and shape librarianship at York University and across Canada.
For 40 years, Vivienne Monty helped innovate and shape librarianship at York University and across Canada.
Call for Papers: Archives Association of Ontario (AAO) 2026 Annual Conference librarianship.ca/news/cfp-aao...
Theme: object lessons: continuing care for the physical in a digital world
Dates: 6-8 May 2026
Location: St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto
Theme: object lessons: continuing care for the physical in a digital world
Dates: 6-8 May 2026
Location: St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto
November 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Call for Papers: Archives Association of Ontario (AAO) 2026 Annual Conference librarianship.ca/news/cfp-aao...
Theme: object lessons: continuing care for the physical in a digital world
Dates: 6-8 May 2026
Location: St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto
Theme: object lessons: continuing care for the physical in a digital world
Dates: 6-8 May 2026
Location: St. Michael’s College, University of Toronto
Call For Proposals: Canadian Association of Law Libraries (CALL) 2026 Annual Conference librarianship.ca/news/cfp-cal...
Theme: Currents of Resilience: Navigating Change
Date: May 24 to 27, 2026
Location: Moncton
Theme: Currents of Resilience: Navigating Change
Date: May 24 to 27, 2026
Location: Moncton
November 12, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Call For Proposals: Canadian Association of Law Libraries (CALL) 2026 Annual Conference librarianship.ca/news/cfp-cal...
Theme: Currents of Resilience: Navigating Change
Date: May 24 to 27, 2026
Location: Moncton
Theme: Currents of Resilience: Navigating Change
Date: May 24 to 27, 2026
Location: Moncton
Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (FCAB) : Mise à jour (octobre 2025) librarianship.ca/news/fcab-20...
November 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (FCAB) : Mise à jour (octobre 2025) librarianship.ca/news/fcab-20...
Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA): October 2025 Update librarianship.ca/news/cfla-20...
November 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA): October 2025 Update librarianship.ca/news/cfla-20...
E-borrowing exceeds print at Vancouver libraries — can it keep up with the cost? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
For the first time in the Vancouver Public Library's history, loans of digital materials have exceeded those of physical copies, although online versions cost three to five times as much.
For the first time in the Vancouver Public Library's history, loans of digital materials have exceeded those of physical copies, although online versions cost three to five times as much.
November 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
E-borrowing exceeds print at Vancouver libraries — can it keep up with the cost? www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
For the first time in the Vancouver Public Library's history, loans of digital materials have exceeded those of physical copies, although online versions cost three to five times as much.
For the first time in the Vancouver Public Library's history, loans of digital materials have exceeded those of physical copies, although online versions cost three to five times as much.
IFLA Selects London, United Kingdom to Host the 2027 World Library and Information Congress librarianship.ca/news/ifla-lo...
2027 will mark the 100th anniversary of IFLA’s founding at the Annual Meeting of the UK Library Association in Edinburgh, Scotland.
2027 will mark the 100th anniversary of IFLA’s founding at the Annual Meeting of the UK Library Association in Edinburgh, Scotland.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:08 AM
IFLA Selects London, United Kingdom to Host the 2027 World Library and Information Congress librarianship.ca/news/ifla-lo...
2027 will mark the 100th anniversary of IFLA’s founding at the Annual Meeting of the UK Library Association in Edinburgh, Scotland.
2027 will mark the 100th anniversary of IFLA’s founding at the Annual Meeting of the UK Library Association in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Dissolution of the Alberta Association of Library Technicians (AALT) librarianship.ca/news/aalt-di...
As of October 23, 2025, the Alberta Association of Library Technicians (AALT) has officially voted to dissolve as an association.
As of October 23, 2025, the Alberta Association of Library Technicians (AALT) has officially voted to dissolve as an association.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Dissolution of the Alberta Association of Library Technicians (AALT) librarianship.ca/news/aalt-di...
As of October 23, 2025, the Alberta Association of Library Technicians (AALT) has officially voted to dissolve as an association.
As of October 23, 2025, the Alberta Association of Library Technicians (AALT) has officially voted to dissolve as an association.
Canadian Library Workers Day 2025 librarianship.ca/blog/canadia...
October 17, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Canadian Library Workers Day 2025 librarianship.ca/blog/canadia...
Ottawa Public Library plans new chapter in Old Hunt Club neighbourhood www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
A report for the Ottawa Public Library Board recommends staff begin developing a branch to service the Old Hunt Club neighbourhood, with a targeted opening in 2027.
A report for the Ottawa Public Library Board recommends staff begin developing a branch to service the Old Hunt Club neighbourhood, with a targeted opening in 2027.
October 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Ottawa Public Library plans new chapter in Old Hunt Club neighbourhood www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...
A report for the Ottawa Public Library Board recommends staff begin developing a branch to service the Old Hunt Club neighbourhood, with a targeted opening in 2027.
A report for the Ottawa Public Library Board recommends staff begin developing a branch to service the Old Hunt Club neighbourhood, with a targeted opening in 2027.
Library workers issued notice of layoffs — again — a month into new school year www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Nearly 100 library workers across three school districts in New Brunswick are once again fighting for their jobs.
Nearly 100 library workers across three school districts in New Brunswick are once again fighting for their jobs.
October 14, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Library workers issued notice of layoffs — again — a month into new school year www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Nearly 100 library workers across three school districts in New Brunswick are once again fighting for their jobs.
Nearly 100 library workers across three school districts in New Brunswick are once again fighting for their jobs.
Whoops - Sault’s public library is kind of illegal www.sootoday.com/local-news/w...
When the city took over the library on Aug. 31, 1896, no bylaw was passed
When the city took over the library on Aug. 31, 1896, no bylaw was passed
October 14, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Whoops - Sault’s public library is kind of illegal www.sootoday.com/local-news/w...
When the city took over the library on Aug. 31, 1896, no bylaw was passed
When the city took over the library on Aug. 31, 1896, no bylaw was passed
This is the first library in London to become 'dementia friendly.' Here's what that means www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
London Public Library's East London branch is now the first library in the city to be designated a "dementia friendly community supporter."
London Public Library's East London branch is now the first library in the city to be designated a "dementia friendly community supporter."
October 14, 2025 at 12:08 AM
This is the first library in London to become 'dementia friendly.' Here's what that means www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
London Public Library's East London branch is now the first library in the city to be designated a "dementia friendly community supporter."
London Public Library's East London branch is now the first library in the city to be designated a "dementia friendly community supporter."