This morning at our AGM in Montréal, the new Executive was approved: Åsa Kachan, Halifax Public Library — ChairSarah Meilleur, Calgary Public Library — Vice ChairPaul Takala, Hamilton Public Library — Past ChairElla Nason, New Brunswick Public Library Services — Secretary-TreasurerJudy Moore, Thompson-Nicola Regional Library — Member-at-Large Congratulations to all and thanks to the nominating […]
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The Centre for Free Expression (CFE) invites participation in the Library Challenges Database
The Centre for Free Expression (CFE) invites your library to participate in the Library Challenges Database. With the advice and guidance of the CFE Working Group on Intellectual Freedom, we have created the Library Challenges Database to assist libraries in responding to challenges and to enable important research on intellectual freedom in Canada. The database […]
Libraries and Cross-Canada Check-up
CBC Radio One’s Cross Country Checkup will be doing a live call-in show on Sunday, September 28 with special guest host Peter Mansbridge, that might be of interest. The topic will be “What is the future of the library in the age of Google.” Chief Correspondent of CBC News, Peter Mansbridge, will be joined by […]
Updated CULC/CBUC Paper on eBooks and Public Libraries
April 24 – Today CULC/CBUC released and up-to-date white paper on eBooks and Canadian public libraries. Written by Christina de Castell (Vancouver Public Library) this updates the White Paper that was originally published by CULC/CBUC in August 2011. The new paper is entitled “eBooks in 2014: Access and Licensing at Canadian Public Libraries”. CULC/CBUC has […]
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 […]
Paul Takala new CEO at Hamilton Public Library
Hamilton Public Library Board Appoints New Chief Librarian/Chief Executive Officer The Board of the Hamilton Public Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Paul Takala to the position of Chief Librarian/Chief Executive Officer. Paul has held the role of Director of Digital Technology with the Hamilton Public Library since March of 2009 and […]
Ken Roberts to receive Outstanding Service to Librarianship Award at CLA
2012 Outstanding Service to Librarianship Award Announced by the Canadian Library Association (Ottawa, April 20, 2012) – The Canadian Library Association / Association canadienne des bibliothèques is pleased to announce that the 2012 CLA Outstanding Service to Librarianship Award is being presented to Ken Roberts of Hamilton Public Library. The CLA Outstanding Service to Librarianship […]
Preparing to Write a New Chapter – Ken Robert’s Retirement Announcement
Preparing to Write a New Chapter Hamilton Public Library’s Chief Librarian Announces Retirement After 18 years Ken Roberts, the highly respected Chief Librarian of Hamilton Public Library has announced his retirement effective May 31, 2012. There are so many words that come to mind to describe Ken’s remarkable career as a librarian – community builder, […]
Maclean’s Magazine writes a positive feature on Canadian Public Libraries
Many CULC/CBUC member libraries received profile in this article including: Calgary, Surrey, Halifax, Toronto, Hamilton, and Ottawa. The CULC/CBUC Lumos Research study on Trends was cited. Quotes came from CLA’s Karen Adams, Bibliocommon’s Beth Jefferson, Jennifer Stirling from Ottawa PL, and Ken Haycock. The article is here: MacLean’s Magazine Article
Hamilton Library accesses new Optical R&E Network
Ontario’s advanced network connects its first library Hamilton Public Library joins ORION HAMILTON – Hamiltonians will soon have access to the global grid of research and education networks, as the Hamilton Public Library – the first library to join – connects to the Ontario Research and Innovation Optical Network, Ontario’s advanced R&E network. “Libraries are […]