Day: 19 October 2010

National Library Association Continues to Urge Support for Private Member’s Bill

OTTAWA (September 30, 2010) The Canadian Library Association (CLA) is pleased with the progress of Bill C-509, an Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act to provide for the long-term, sustainable provision of the reduced rate of postage for library materials. The Bill, introduced by Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon—Souris, Manitoba, will […]

Vancouver Public Library Board Names New City Librarian

(Vancouver, British Columbia) – The Vancouver Public Library Board of Trustees is very pleased to announce that a new City Librarian has been hired to commence work on December 20. Following an extensive international search, Sandra Singh will be the city’s 11th head librarian and will oversee the operation of the landmark Central Library, 20 […]