Category Archives: News

From the ViMLoC committee, we offer this message in memory of librarian Fobazi Ettarh: Fobazi Ettarh was a deeply inspiring soul whose bold, brilliant scholarship and unwavering commitment to justice were evident through all her works. Her writings on “vocational … Continue reading →

If you are planning OLA Super Conference in Toronto this year, there are many ways to meet people from our network in person. On Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, ViMLoC is hosting a meet up … Continue reading →

La version française suit   Call for Proposals for Concordia University’s 24th Annual Library Research Forum (Deadline: January 26, 2026, by 9:00am EST)    About   Proposals are now being accepted for Concordia University’s 24th annual Library Research Forum. This year’s Research Forum will be a one-day event, with presentations taking place in person at … Continue reading →

The Association of Canadian Archivists (ACA) offers a mentorship program for new archivists, with an option for BIPOC archivists to choose to engage with another BIPOC archivist. The program is run for ACA members by the volunteers of the Membership … Continue reading →

The OLA Cultural Diversity and Inclusion Bursary for IBPOC library professionals to attend Super Conference 2026 is now live. I’m hoping you can share with your members. We are excited to be able to provide some financial support for two people to attend Super … Continue reading →

Hello everyone, The Visible Minority Librarians of Canada (ViMLoC) Mentorship Program is now accepting applications for the 2025 session! This mentoring session will run from May 1st to June 30th, 2025. To apply as a mentor or mentee, please fill out the … Continue reading →

Come meet the Ontario Library Association’s Cultural Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) Committee and other IBPOC library professionals gathering in Toronto, which coincides with IDEAL Conference. This casual meet & greet will take place on the evening of the first day … Continue reading →

The Shelagh Neary Mikulak Memorial Scholarship for Leadership and Innovation in Library Sciences at the Calgary Foundation has a scholarship opportunity for students pursuing a degree in the library sciences field. Please share this message with any students that may … Continue reading →

You are invited to participate in a study investigating whether workers in Canadian university libraries are receiving gender diversity training. Librarians, archivists, technicians, and all other library workers currently employed by a Canadian university library are invited to take part, … Continue reading →

Join the ACRL’s Distance and Online Learning Section (DOLS) Anti-racism and EDI Committee to learn about Critical Race Theory from an international perspective! When: Monday, April 15, 2024, 2PM (EST)Where: Online via Zoom (registration link below) Event Description Theory meets … Continue reading →