The Guelph Public Library Board is excited to share that Dan Atkins has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). “The Guelph Public Library is in the midst of a significant moment in its history,” says Danny Williamson, Chair of the Guelph Public Library Board. “After an extensive search, it became clear […]
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Vickery Bowles, Toronto PL, Announces Retirement
Toronto, November 7, 2024 – The Toronto Public Library (TPL) Board announced today that City Librarian Vickery Bowles has decided to retire mid-year 2025. Bowles has been City Librarian since 2015, and a member of TPL’s executive team since 1998. The TPL Board is appointing a Selection Committee to begin the process of hiring Bowles’ […]
Thank you to Burlington for Hosting Us
Thank you to the City of Burlington and the Burlington Public Library for hosting and supporting the 2024 CULC/CBUC Fall Member Meeting. A productive CULC/CBUC Member Meeting was held in Burlington, ON on October 21–22, 2024. We look forward to seeing everyone in Kelowna in Spring 2025.
October is Canadian Library Month
Celebrate the role of libraries in the lives of Canadians.
Congrats to Carol Shepstone, CEO, Saskatoon PL
The Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) Board of Trustees is excited to announce the appointment of Carol Shepstone as the new Director of Libraries and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 4, 2024. With an extensive background in both public and academic libraries across Canada, Ms. Shepstone brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and innovation to SPL. […]
2025 Ken Haycock Award Nominations Open
CULC/CBUC is excited to announce that Nominations for the 2025 Ken Haycock Award are now open. The Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship is awarded to a candidate who has demonstrated exceptional success in enhancing the public recognition and appreciation of librarianship. This may have been accomplished through: Read more information on the Ken Haycock […]
Futures Lab Speaker Series: Come Together – Registration Open
Come Together: Exploring how social connection and inclusion will shape the future of public libraries Register for our next Library Futures Speaker Series event about Social Connection. Public libraries occupy an increasingly visible role in how individuals and communities learn, interact, connect, and share with one another. This talk will explore the broader knowledge landscape regarding […]
Idea Exchange Changes Name to Cambridge Public Library
The Cambridge Public Library Board and staff announced this week that a new chapter will begin for the organization. We will move from using the name Idea Exchange to Cambridge Public Library. “As I returned to the area and began my new role with Idea Exchange, I spent much of my time building relationships with […]
Welcome to Greater Sudbury PL
Welcome to Brian Harding, CEO of Greater Sudbury Public Library, our newest member of CULC/CBUC. The Greater Sudbury Public Library formed in 2001 following a municipal amalgamation process which created the largest municipality in Ontario by land area. Our geography is a defining characteristic of our library system: we are 13-branch library system serving an […]
CULC/CBUC 2025 Federal Pre-Budget Submission
Pre-Budget Submission in Advance of the 2025 Federal Budget List of Recommendations Recommendation 1: The Government of Canada work with Canada’s libraries to create a funding program to increase access to technology and learning tools that support innovation in communities across Canada. Recommendation 2: The Government of Canada recognize the significant impact of mental health […]