Category: National Book Count

CULC/CBUC Member Libraries contribute record stats to National Book Count

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National Book Count 2012

The numbers are in and the press coverage is beginning. See below. Seven new CULC/CBUC members contributed their numbers. On the systems that contributed for a second year in a row, the print collection circulation increased by an average of 8% and the eBook usage doubled. Not surprising for those in and around the front […]

National Book Count to go in February 2012

The second annual National Book Count sponsored by the National Reading Campaign working group is scheduled to go in February 2012. It was originally scheduled for January, but a last minute hiccup connected to retail eBook sales forced a change. Learn more about the National Reading Campaign here: http://nationalreadingcampaign.ca CULC/CBUC’s participation is expanding with many […]

National Book Count a success – lots of media coverage

CULC/CBUC partnered with the Steering Committee of the National Reading Campaign to count the number of books borrowed and sold the week of January 10-16, 2011. 22 CULC/CBUC libraries participated. Here are some major media outlets coverage of the National Book Count: http://arts.nationalpost.com/2011/01/19/national-book-count-numbers-are-in-canadians-purchaseborrow-2-7-million-books/< http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/arts/books/canadians-buy-and-borrow-more-than-27-million-books-in-one-week/article1876190/

National Book Count launched as lead-up to National Reading Summit

For media enquires please contact: Jamie Broadhurst jamie@raincoast.com 604-448-7124 The National Book Count January 10-16 Starts Today Vancouver, January 10, 2011 Canadians like to think we are a nation of readers.  This week we’re going to test this cherished belief. We are counting how many books are purchased in stores and checked out from public […]