Category Archives: News

Are you interested in signing up for our mentorship program, but not sure if it’s right for you? Read what a mentor and mentee from our 2020 program had to say about their experience. Mentor I joined the ViMLoC mentoring … Continue reading →

With the ongoing pandemic, it’s more important than ever to create new connections in the library and information profession. The Visible Minority Librarians of Canada (ViMLoC) Network is happy to announce we are now accepting applications for the 2021 Mentorship … Continue reading →

While Black History Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the many past achievements of Black people, ViMLoC would like to spend each week highlighting some of the current Black library professionals in our network.   This week, meet Mandissa … Continue reading →

Interested in pursuing a Master of Information at Dalhousie University? They currently have the Promise Scholar Program that provides $1,000 and other assistance for a Black or Indigenous student to help toward your education. Background: The Scholar Program was launched in … Continue reading →

While Black History Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the many past achievements of Black people, ViMLoC would like to spend each week highlighting some of the current Black library professionals in our network.   This week, meet Norda … Continue reading →

ViMLoC would like everyone to know about an upcoming webinar series organized by We Here, a safe and supportive community for Black and Indigenous folks, and People of Color (BIPOC) in library and information science (LIS) professions and educational programs. Making … Continue reading →

Indigenous Engagement Librarian, Library and Information Services Job Number: U14.21Date Posted: February 8, 2021Employee Group: UWFA RASStart Date: April 1, 2021Department: Library and Information ServicesLocation: Winnipeg, MBJob Type: ContinuingClose Date: 02/26/2021Professional Areas: FacultyDescription: Indigenous Engagement Librarian (Continuing Appointment) The University … Continue reading →

The International Journal of Information, Diversity, & Inclusion (IJIDI) is still accepting submissions for its regular issue (summer 2021). The deadline for submissions-March 15, 2021-is fast approaching. IJIDI is a quarterly LIS peer-reviewed open-access journal supported by an international editorial board of renowned … Continue reading →

While Black History Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the many past achievements of Black people, ViMLoC would like to spend each week highlighting some of the current Black library professionals in our network.   This week, meet … Continue reading →

Ontario Library Association’s Super Conference is coming up this week from February 2-6, 2021! Since the event is virtual this year, a lot more library staff across Canada can gain from it now and over the next six months. We’ve … Continue reading →