Canadian Library Community Expresses Support for UkraineMarch 2, 2022 The Canadian library community adds its voice to the global outpouring of support for the people of Ukraine. Over 1.3 million Canadians have Ukrainian roots, and many within the Canadian library community have friends and family members still living in the region. We are deeply concerned. […]
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CULC/CBUC dismayed with decision to close Alberta Government Library
A letter has been sent to Minister Glubish Dear Minister Glubish, The Canadian Urban Libraries Council / Conseil des Bibliothèques Urbaines du Canada (CULC/CBUC) is concerned and dismayed by your decision to close the Alberta Government Library. Incorporated in 2008, CULC/CBUC facilitates collaboration and research to strengthen and promote the value of Canada’s urban public […]
Saskatoon Central Library Design Team Announced
Planned to open in 2026, the home of the new central library is 321 2nd Avenue North. The new central library will be a destination for everyone, including future generations. It will be a place to gather, connect, learn, read, play and share. It will also serve as a critical piece of social infrastructure driving […]
CULC/CBUC endorses the Readers First eLending Position Paper
CULC/CBUC at their Fall Meeting on October 5, voted to endorse the Readers First eLending Position Paper.
CULC/CBUC Endorses Statement of Concern from CFE about Zoom & YouTube Shutting Down University Panel Discussion
CULC/CBUC endorses the statement released on September 28, by the Centre for Free Expression calling on Zoom, YouTube, and all other online technology providers to cease being censors of discussions being held by universities, schools, and libraries. CFE urges “online technology providers to acknowledge civil liberties and human rights; to leave decisions about what content […]
Many CULC/CBUC members step up to support One Page Festival
2020 has been a difficult year for many in the literary sector, with independent booksellers closing, writers and other artists finding themselves without any means of support, and many of Canada’s literary and arts festivals struggling to adapt to a new reality. So Toronto Public Library, in partnership with Canada’s largest literary festivals, is launching […]
Library community loses a major force – Ernie Ingles
Librarianship.ca has posted his obituary available here: RIP Ernie Ingles
CULC/CBUC welcomes newest member – Ajax Public Library and Sarah Vaisler, CEO
CULC/CBUC welcomes newest member – Ajax Public Library and Sarah Vaisler, CEO
Congratulations to Jackie Flowers, new CEO, Pickering Public Library
Congratulations to Jackie Flowers, new CEO, Pickering Public Library: content coming soon
Vickery Bowles, makes Toronto Star list of Best People 2019
Vickery Bowles, makes Toronto Star list of Best People 2019: https://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/2019/12/23/the-best-people-of-2019.html