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Congrats to Carol Shepstone, CEO, Saskatoon PL
The Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) Board of Trustees is excited to announce the appointment of Carol Shepstone as the new Director of Libraries and Chief Executive Officer, effective November 4, 2024. With an extensive background in both public and academic libraries across Canada, Ms. Shepstone brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and innovation to SPL. […]
Idea Exchange Changes Name to Cambridge Public Library
The Cambridge Public Library Board and staff announced this week that a new chapter will begin for the organization. We will move from using the name Idea Exchange to Cambridge Public Library. “As I returned to the area and began my new role with Idea Exchange, I spent much of my time building relationships with […]
Welcome to Greater Sudbury PL
Welcome to Brian Harding, CEO of Greater Sudbury Public Library, our newest member of CULC/CBUC. The Greater Sudbury Public Library formed in 2001 following a municipal amalgamation process which created the largest municipality in Ontario by land area. Our geography is a defining characteristic of our library system: we are 13-branch library system serving an […]
Major Canadian Libraries have Launched a New Digital Reading App: The Palace Project
A Digital Reading Experience Designed with Library Collections in Mind VANCOUVER, B.C. – Vancouver Public Library and Edmonton Public Library have partnered with The Palace Project to bring a brand-new ebook and audiobook platform to library customers in Canada: the Palace Project App. This app provides Canadian library users with access to Audible-exclusive titles for […]
A New Partnership for the Next Phase of Freedom to Read Week
La version française suit la version anglaise. We are pleased to announce a new partnership between Library and Archives Canada, the Canadian Urban Libraries Council, the Ontario Library Association, and the Book and Periodical Council that marks a pivotal moment for the future of Freedom to Read Week.Freedom to Read Week will take place from […]
Congrats to Mary Chevreau, the new CULC/CBUC ED
CULC/CBUC has a new Executive Director! Mary Chevreau has over 25 years of leadership experience, with excellent skills in strategic planning, advocacy, governance and policy development. She is an expert at working collaboratively, building consensus, and leading projects with multiple decision makers, all essential skills for the CULC/CBUC Executive Director. Since 2015, Mary has been […]
Globe & Mail: Paying more attention to the health and social benefits of libraries is overdue
October 31st, Op-ed by André Picard on Canadian Public Libraries and the Canadian Urban Institute’s Overdue report. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-paying-more-attention-to-the-health-and-social-benefits-of-libraries/
Libraries in the News: Globe & Mail – U.S.-style book bans could happen in Canada too
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/
CULC/CBUC Thanks Jefferson Gilbert for his leadership
At the AGM held in Toronto on May 2nd, CULC/CBUC unanimously approved a motion acknowledging Jefferson Gilbert for his excellent work as Executive Director of CULC/CBUC. MOTION: THAT CULC/CBUC recognize and thank Jefferson Gilbert for his 15 years of service as the Executive Director of the Canadian Urban Libraries Council / Conseil des bibliothèques urbaines […]