The Canadian association for people who have worked in libraries, archives, and information services https://www.exlibris.ca/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:39:18 +0000 FeedCreator 1.8 https://www.exlibris.ca/_media/wiki/logo.png https://www.exlibris.ca/ https://www.exlibris.ca/history/canadian-librarians-biographies Biographies of Canadian Librarians and Archivists There are many individuals who have made their mark in library and information science in Canada. The purpose of this biographical database is to present the most significant facts about the professional life of each of those listed and to identify a few useful sources of further information. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:24:49 +0000 https://www.exlibris.ca/history/dalhousie-university-library-education Dalhousie School of Library and Information Studies, 1969–2004 By Norman Horrocks Notable Events 1969School of Library Service was created and was located administratively in the Faculty of Graduate Studies.1971The first Master of Library Service (MLS) degree was awarded. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:52:27 +0000 https://www.exlibris.ca/history/ex-libris-history-projects Ex Libris History Projects Presenting historical information in factual text or image formats (such as the 1945 University of Toronto recruitment poster) is a goal of ELA. Because past events have changed the nature of libraries and archives and their users, we know that knowledge of the past can allow us to better understand current issues impacting libraries and how people may change things for the better. Learning about the history of libraries and archives and the people that worked in them… anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:36:15 +0000 https://www.exlibris.ca/history/library-education-canada-1904-2004 Chronologies of LIS Education in Canada, 1904–2004 The Summer 2004 issue of ELAN was devoted to the history of library and information studies education in Canada from 1904 to 2004. To complement the articles in ELAN, chronologies have been compiled for each institution, summarizing the major events that have taken place over the years as well as listing the names of the deans, directors or chairpersons who have served. It is intended to keep these chronologies updated and appropriate additions… anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:06:05 +0000 https://www.exlibris.ca/history/library-technician-education-canada-1962-2015 Library Technician Development in Canada to 2015 by Jean Weihs Some of the data is incomplete. Dates in parentheses following a personal name indicate that information about the person was found associated with that date. The information below is listed by province and includes date of establishment (and date of closing, if applicable); special aspects; method of program delivery, names and dates of heads of programs (titles vary: director, coordinator, program head, program chair, etc.) anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:45:27 +0000 https://www.exlibris.ca/history/mcgill-university-library-education McGill School of Library and Information Studies, 1904–2004 By Peter McNally Notable Events 1897-1904An apprenticeship-training program was provided in Redpath Library.1904The School began - under the jurisdiction of the University Library Committee - as the first formal library education program in Canada, and one of the first university programs in librarianship outside the United States. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:52:49 +0000 https://www.exlibris.ca/history/memories-and-tributes Remembering our Ex Libris Colleagues This section of our website provides a place for sharing the memories, life stories, and milestones that celebrate the lives of those who worked in libraries and information settings. Each issue of our newsletter, anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:41:20 +0000 https://www.exlibris.ca/history/sidebar ELA Histories home Biographies of Canadian Librarians and Archivists LIS Education in Canada, 1904–2004 Remembering our ELA Colleagues Archive of ELA Newsletters Ex Libris History Ex Libris home Follow ELA on Facebook anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:01:20 +0000 https://www.exlibris.ca/history/university-de-montreal-library-education Montréal École de Bibliothéconomie et des Sciences de L'information, 1937–2004 By Marcel Lajeunesse Notable Events 1937Creation of the École de bibliothécaires (Library School)1945Introduction of the Bachelor of Library Science (BLS)1961Creation of the École de bibliothéconomie (School of Library Science) anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:51:23 +0000 https://www.exlibris.ca/history/university-of-alberta-library-education Alberta School of Library Information Studies, 1965–2004 By John Wright Notable Events 1964The Coburn Report explores the location of a library school at the University of Manitoba, the University of Saskatchewan, and the University of Alberta.1965 anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:48:43 +0000 https://www.exlibris.ca/history/university-of-british-columbia-library-education British Columbia School of Library, Archival and Information Studies, 1961–2004 By Lois. M. Bewley Notable Events 1915/59Discussions, proposals and reports regarding the establishment of a library school at UBC.1961Dr.Samuel Rothstein appointed first Director of the new School of Librarianship located the North Wing of the University's Main Library. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:51:52 +0000 https://www.exlibris.ca/history/university-of-toronto-library-education Toronto Faculty of Information Studies, 1927–2004 by Brian Land Notable Events 1911The Ontario Library School was established by the provincial Department of Education under the supervision of the Inspector of Public Libraries, Walter R. Nursey, and offered a four-week course, the first training program for librarians in Ontario. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:53:48 +0000 https://www.exlibris.ca/history/western-university-library-education Western Faculty of Information and Media Studies, 1966–2004 By Janette White Notable Events 1966School of Library and Information Science established at the University of Western Ontario. Andrew D. Osborn appointed Dean.1967MLS program begins in September with 40 full-time and 20 part-time students. anonymous@undisclosed.example.com (Anonymous) Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:54:38 +0000