Hamilton Public Library will be hosting the meeting in their soon to be re-opened Central Library (100 Main Street West) which is attached to Jackson Square in downtown Hamilton. The Sheraton Hamilton is offering a range of rates that start at $125. Visit www.Sheraton.com/Hamilton for best rate. It is also attached to Jackson Square. Below […]
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Barry Holmes Appointed New CEO at Windsor Public Library
The Windsor Public Library Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Barry Holmes as Chief Executive Officer of Windsor Public Library, effective July 12, 2010. Mr. Holmes comes to Windsor from British Columbia where he previously served as Chief Executive Officer at Greater Victoria Public Library. Before moving to British Columbia, Mr. Holmes served […]
Brampton Public Library names new CEO – Cathy Matyas
Appoints New Chief Executive Officer Brampton Public Library Board Janice Awde, Chair of the Brampton Public Library Board, announces the appointment of Cathy Matyas as Brampton Library’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective August 3, 2010. Ms. Matyas, who succeeds CEO Adele Kostiak upon her retirement at the end of July, will be responsible for working […]
CBC program SPARK on the future of public libraries
CULC member Gerry Meek (CEO, Calgary Public Library) was prominently featured in Episode 117 on CBC radio’s SPARK. The full audio can be heard here: http://www.cbc.ca/spark/2010/06/full-interview-gerry-meek-on-the-future-of-public-libraries/ Some of the feedback on the blog includes: Linda Cook · 5 days ago Calgary’s silver-haired fox also has a silver tongue! What a great interview! He has done […]
Library Book Rate – Message from MPP Merv Tweed
UPDATE – Federal Government announces support for Library Book Rate Bill CULC/CBUC member Barbara Clubb (Ottawa Public Library) received a thank you note from MP Merv Tweed on the progress of the Library Book Rate bill that he is championing. He indicated strong support from the library community in terms of letters and petitions in […]
Paul Whitney Vancouver City Librarian Retires
Vancouver Public Library Board Chair Joan Andersen has announced that City Librarian Paul Whitney will be retiring from the Library effective December 31, 2010. Andersen stated that “Paul has had an exemplary 36 year career in public libraries in BC. Over the past seven years he has guided so many positive changes at VPL, making […]
CULC/CBUC to meet in Edmonton – June 6-7, 2010
Members will gather following the Canadian Library Association Conference in Edmonton. The group will plan to meet all day on the 6th and finish with lunch on the 7th. The Executive will be working on the schedule in April. Edmonton Public Library has graciously agreed to host CULC/CBUC. The meeting will begin at 8:30 am […]
Barry Holmes leaves GVPL
Barry Holmes leaves Greater Victoria Public Library. Interim CEO Lee Teal is named. Teal previously led GVPL from 1988-1995.
Adele Kostiak Brampton Public Library CEO retires
The Brampton Public Library Board, at its meeting of February 23, 2010, received the notice of retirement from the Chief Executive Officer, Adele Kostiak effective July 31, 2010. Adele joined the Library in September 2001 and has been passionate in her commitment to provide exemplary library services to the citizens of Brampton. Her commitment to […]
2009 CULC/CBUC KPI Collection to begin March 1, 2010
CULC/CBUC is pleased to report that. Jennifer Marriott will be supporting: Barrie Public Library Brampton Public Library Burlington Public Library Burnaby Public Library Calgary Public Library Cambridge Public Libraries Coquitlam Public Library Edmonton Public Library Greater Victoria Public Library Hamilton Public Library London Public Library Markham Public Libraries Mississauga Library System Oakville Public Library Oshawa […]