The London Public Library Board is pleased to announce that Michael J. Ciccone has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer of London Public Library (LPL). Mr. Ciccone will assume this role at the end of August, when Susanna Hubbard Krimmer retires after 29 years at LPL, 11 years as CEO& Chief Librarian. […]
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Congratulations to New Minister of Canadian Heritage
The Canadian Urban Libraries Council / Conseil des Bibliothèques Urbaines du Canada sent a letter to The Honourable Pablo Rodríguez to congratulate him on his appointment as the new Minister of Canadian Heritage and share their support of the National Heritage Digitization Strategy. CULC-CBUC Congratulations to Rodríguez
Christina de Castell is VPL’s new CEO
NEWS RELEASE June 5, 2018 Vancouver Public Library Welcomes Christina de Castell as New Chief Librarian VANCOUVER, B.C. – Vancouver Public Library (VPL) today announced the appointment of Christina de Castell as Chief Librarian. De Castell joined VPL in 2006, and has served in increasing senior roles, most recently as Acting Chief Librarian since March […]
Barrie Public Library appoints Lauren Jessop their new CEO
To whom it may concern: Ms. Jessop is a professional Librarian with more than 10 years of experience in public libraries in Ontario and Alberta. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Guelph and earned her Masters of Library and Information Science from the University of Western Ontario. Ms. Jessop is an […]
Lita Barrie appointed new CEO of Burlington Public Library
News from Burlington Public Library Library Board announces new chief executive officer Burlington, ON – It is with great pleasure that Burlington Public Library Board Chair, Brian Kenny, announces the appointment of Lita Barrie to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective June 4, 2018. “Lita brings to Burlington a strong background in arts and […]
Victoria Owen appointed to WIPO Accessible Book Consortium
Canadian Librarian Appointed to WIPO Accessible Book Consortium Board The Canadian Federation of Library Associations (CFLA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Victoria Owen to the Board of the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Accessible Book Consortium for a three-year term. Ms. Owen, who is chief librarian at the University of Toronto Scarborough, was […]
Saskatoon Public Library Appoints New Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Library Appoints New Director The Saskatoon Public Library Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Carol Cooley as the new Director of Libraries & CEO, effective June 1. Cooley will replace Zenon Zuzak, who has been with Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) for the past 35 years, 20 of them as Director, […]
New CEO at Kitchener Public Library Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2015 It is with great pleasure that the Kitchener Public Library Board announces the appointment of Mary Chevreau as Chief Executive Officer of Kitchener Public Library, effective May 11, 2015. Ms. Chevreau is a library consultant and founder of MEC Consulting, with a long history of leadership and business experience, […]
The Oshawa Public Libraries Introduces New CEO, Frances Newman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Oshawa Public Libraries, January, 2015 The Oshawa Public Libraries, a leading community provider of inclusive and accessible collections and spaces, proudly welcomes Frances Newman as its new Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to working with Ms. Newman, and are confident that she will be instrumental in leading our organization, and library […]
CELA Appoints Michael Ciccone as Executive Director
Bilingual message / Message bilingue December 1, 2014 NATIONAL RELEASE – After an extensive national search the Centre for Equitable Library Access (CELA) is pleased to formally announce Michael Ciccone of Burlington, ON as the new Executive Director of CELA effective January 1, 2015. CELA Board Chair Catherine Biss noted that “Michael is an innovative […]