City Librarian Jane Pyper Stepping Down Toronto ( March 19, 2014) –The Toronto Public Library Board announced today that City Librarian Jane Pyper will be stepping down from her role at the end of June 2014. “The entire Board joins me in thanking Jane for her significant contribution to the library over the years. She […]
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Coquitlam Public Library Appoints Library Director
The Coquitlam Public Library Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Gnissios as Director of the Coquitlam Public Library effective December 9, 2013. “We are very pleased to welcome Todd to the Coquitlam Public Library,” said Board Chair Jack Trumley. “With his experience developing new services and leading organizational development, he will bring […]
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 […]
LAC-BAC Lender of Last Resort Procedures
Dear colleagues, On November 18, 2013, Library and Archives Canada (LAC) will implement a “lender of last resort” service, through which Canadian libraries will be able to access published materials uniquely held at LAC. This service was developed in the context of the User Roundtable convened in late 2012 and early 2013. My thanks once […]
CULC/CBUC joins 18 other Organizations in Endorsing a Statement of Qualities
In response to the recent resignation of the Librarian and Archivist of Canada, Daniel J. Caron, CULC/CBUC joined a large list of library, archival, and history organization in endorsing a Statement on the Qualities that would be seen as “Success Qualities” for a future Appointment of the Librarian and Archivist of Canada. This will be […]
National Librarian Resigns
The Canadian Urban Libraries Council wishes Dr. J. Caron the very best in his future endeavours, and thanks him for the support and faith he showed in CULC/CBUC during his tenure. CULC/CBUC will continue to collaborate with LAC and other library groups and looks forward to contributing ideas and work to the National Library and […]
Rebecca Raven new CEO Brampton Public Library
On behalf of the Library Board, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Rebecca Raven to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Brampton Library, effective June 3, 2013. Ms. Raven holds undergraduate degrees from McMaster University and Trent University and a Master of Library and Information Science degree from the University […]
Rose Vespa new Mississauga Director of Library Services
City Announces New Director of Library Services Mississauga, May 3, 2013 – Mississauga announced yesterday the appointment of Rosemary Vespa as director, Library Services, effective June 10, 2013. She replaces Don Mills who retired last October. “I am pleased to have Rose join the Library leadership team in Community Services at the City of Mississauga,” […]
LAC-BAC seeks input on ILL Future Iterations
Happy New Year – CULC/CBUC along with a number of member libraries, and many other industry associations (CLA, CARL, Federal Libraries, OLA, among others) have participated in a couple of working sessions with LAC-BAC staff to create some documents for the broader community to respond too. This has been going on also for the National […]
Summary Documents from Pan Canadian Documentary Heritage
The meetings were held in early November. CULC/CBUC had Vice-Chair Maureen Sawa and ED Jefferson Gilbert as official delegates. Jane Pyper was also in attendance as was Moe Hosseini-Ara from Markham Public Library. Both Maureen and Moe contributed as presenters. ––––––––––––– MESSAGE FROM DANIEL J. CARON ––––––––––– Bonjour, Au nom de Bibliothèque et Archives Canada […]