Censorship is not going to be contained in the United States by an imaginary line on a map. How could Canada not be affected? Infected? https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-us-style-book-bans-and-censorship-could-happen-in-canada-too-if-were/
Category: Calgary Public Library
Richmond Hill & Edmonton PLs win Honorable Mentions at Urban Libraries Council Top Innovators 2023
Urban Libraries Council Names 2023 Top Innovators Today, the Urban Libraries Council (ULC) recognized 16 North American public libraries as Top Innovators for transformative programs that enhance the library field to further equity, education and civic engagement for all. ULC announced the 2023 Top Innovators and Honorable Mentions during the live, virtual 2023 Innovations Celebration […]
Calgary PL Hiring CEO
The Calgary Public Library Board has engaged Boyden, an executive search firm, for their Chief Executive Officer search. The job posting is available at: https://www.boyden.com/brief/chief-executive-officer-calgary-public-library. I also want to thank Sarah Meilleur for moving into the role as Interim CEO. Her knowledge, support and guidance are critical as we continue to meet the challenges of […]
Mark Asberg, Calgary PL, Queen’s University’s next Vice-Provost and University Librarian
Queen’s University announced today the appointment of Mark Asberg as Vice-Provost and University Librarian for a five-year term effective May 1, 2021. This appointment follows a comprehensive search process chaired by Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic) Mark Green. Dr. Asberg is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Calgary Public Library, where he leads a team […]
Fine Free, Chair and Members get interviewed
Interview with Mary Chevreau, CEO of Kitchener Public Library and chair of CULC/CBUC, Åsa Kachan, Chief Librarian of Halifax Public Libraries, and Mark Asberg, CEO of Calgary Public Library in Ottawa MattersIn Canadian libraries, the era of late fees may be headed to history books.
CULC/CBUC Think Tank on Recovery and Reimagined Library Services Post COVID-19
Think Tank Members Mark Asberg, CEO, Calgary Public Library Lita Barrie, CEO, Burlington Public Library Christina de Castell, Chief Librarian, Vancouver Public Library Teresa Johnson, Director of Research and Planning, New Brunswick Public Library Service Åsa Kachen, CEO, Halifax Public Libraries – CULC/CBUC Exec Rep Kitty Pope, CEO, Windsor Public Library Maureen Sawa, CEO, Greater […]
Library Issues Forum: Safety and Security in the Library
WHEN: Wednesday, October 29 @ 2:30 pm (Eastern) TOPIC: Safety and Security in the Library Speakers Bill Ptacek, CEO, Calgary Public Library Mark Asberg, Director, Service Delivery, Calgary Public Library Another to be announced Learning Objectives During this session, participants will: Learn about security issues facing public libraries in urban settings Understand the theoretical foundations […]
A Date with the New Calgary Central Library
Thursday, September 4th, 6-8 pm Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, Hall E Come see a preview of Calgary’s New Central Library, a key landmark in East Village, and one of the most open and welcoming gathering places in the city. Register for this free event. Reserve your seat today, as space is limited. First come, first […]
Calgary appoints Bill Ptachek to CEO Position effective February 1
NEWS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, 19 December 2013 The Calgary Public Library Welcomes New CEO Bill Ptacek’s tenure commences February 2014 Calgary, AB – The Calgary Public Library is very pleased to announce that Bill Ptacek (pronounced puh-TASS-ic) has been appointed CEO effective February 2014. Ptacek joins the Library from King County Library System […]
Public libraries join forces to demand better eBook accessibility for their customers
NEWS RELEASE For immediate release June 5, 2012 Public libraries join forces to demand better eBook accessibility for their customers Toronto – The Canadian Urban Libraries Council/Conseil des Bibliothèques Urbaines du Canada (CULC/CBUC), a coalition of Canada’s large public libraries, along with many U.S. public libraries such as the New York Public Library, are putting […]