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: Members
Kitty Pope retires from Windsor PL
“We appreciate her contributions as the chief executive officer of the Windsor Public Library and wish her all the very best in her future endeavours,” – Mark McKenzie, Windsor PL Board Chair Effective Monday (May 8), Dana Paladino, the city’s acting director of human resources, will be taking over as acting library CEO. Chris Woodrow, […]
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 […]
Carole Laguë, Gatineau Public Library, is retiring
Carole Laguë is retiring after more than 20 years as the Chef de service / Head Librarian of Gatineau Public Library / Bibliothèque municipale de Gatineau. April 14 will be her last day at work. Carole also served as Vice Chair (2008–2010), Chair (2010–2012), and Past Chair (2012–2014) of CULC/CBUC.
Welcome Brantford PL to CULC/CBUC
Welcome to Rae-Lynne Aramburo, CEO & Chief Librarian of Brantford Public Library, the newest member of CULC/CBUC. Brantford Public Library serves the growing city of Brantford, situated on the Grand River in southern Ontario, neighbouring Canada’s largest First Nations reserve (Six Nations of the Grand River). The city is also known as the home of […]
Libraries in the News: Uniter – Support for Libraries is Overdue
Winnipeg is falling behind on in funding and staffing its libraries. https://uniter.ca/view/city-support-for-libraries-is-overdue
Libraries in the News: CBC Ideas – with Richard Ovenden
CBC Ideas program with Richard Ovenden interviewed by Nahlah Ayed from Freedom to Read Week, taped at the Toronto Reference Library. Ovenden talks about the history of booking banning and what it means for democracy today, making many historical links: “The current wave of book banning in libraries, and the broader context of censorship and […]
Libraries in the News: CBC’s The Current – March 17
Public libraries have seen an increase in violent incidents, with some installing metal detectors and security personnel. We discuss the balance of providing a public yet safe space for patrons and staff with three librarians: Paul Burry, director of the Prince George Public Library in B.C.; Pam Ryan, director of service, development and innovation at […]
Libraries in the News: TVO’s The Agenda with Steve Paiken
For decades the demise of the library has been predicted. But in 2023, is the library now more relevant than ever? From makerspaces to outreach programs and media literacy opportunities to podcast and video equipment, the library has evolved into a community hub. The Agenda examines the new role of the library, with: Shamichael Hallman, […]
Minister Rodriguez announces reappointment of Leslie Weir as Librarian and Archivist of Canada
Today, the Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez announced the reappointment of Leslie Weir as Librarian and Archivist of Canada for a four-year term, effective August 30, 2023. Since her first appointment in August 2019, Leslie Weir has led Library and Archives Canada through a series of exceptional challenges and major initiatives. In addition to […]