The Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC) / Conseil des Bibliothèques Urbaines du Canada (CBUC) commissioned Lumos Research to analyze accumulated Key Performance Indicator Data. The report was received by the group at their recent meetings in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The report assists libraries and library stakeholders in understanding their operating environment. CULC/CBUC Executive Director explained, […]
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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 […]
Bill C-32 Goes to Committee & Writers Groups launch full-scale attack
A coalition of writers groups have launched a full-scale attack on C-32 reforms such as fair dealing, interlibrary loans, the remix exception, and format shifting Their brief to the Ministers is posted below. Writers Rights to Ministers Brief Michael Geist has provided a lengthy response at the following: www.michaelgeist.ca CULC/CBUC’s Copyright Committee will meet to […]
Hamilton Library accesses new Optical R&E Network
Ontario’s advanced network connects its first library Hamilton Public Library joins ORION HAMILTON – Hamiltonians will soon have access to the global grid of research and education networks, as the Hamilton Public Library – the first library to join – connects to the Ontario Research and Innovation Optical Network, Ontario’s advanced R&E network. “Libraries are […]
National Library Association Continues to Urge Support for Private Member’s Bill
OTTAWA (September 30, 2010) The Canadian Library Association (CLA) is pleased with the progress of Bill C-509, an Act to amend the Canada Post Corporation Act to provide for the long-term, sustainable provision of the reduced rate of postage for library materials. The Bill, introduced by Merv Tweed, Member of Parliament for Brandon—Souris, Manitoba, will […]
CULC/CBUC letter to Honourable Tony Clement on Long Form Census
July 26, 2010 The Honourable Tony Clement, P.C., M.P. Minister of Industry 5th Floor, West Tower, CD Howe Building 235 Queen Street Ottawa, ON K1A 0H5 Dear Minister, The Canadian Urban Libraries Council/ Conseil des Bibliothèques Urbaines du Canada (CULC/CBUC) would like to add a voice to the issue of discontinuing the ”long form” with […]
Library Book Rate – Message from MPP Merv Tweed
UPDATE – Federal Government announces support for Library Book Rate Bill CULC/CBUC member Barbara Clubb (Ottawa Public Library) received a thank you note from MP Merv Tweed on the progress of the Library Book Rate bill that he is championing. He indicated strong support from the library community in terms of letters and petitions in […]
Paul Whitney Vancouver City Librarian Retires
Vancouver Public Library Board Chair Joan Andersen has announced that City Librarian Paul Whitney will be retiring from the Library effective December 31, 2010. Andersen stated that “Paul has had an exemplary 36 year career in public libraries in BC. Over the past seven years he has guided so many positive changes at VPL, making […]
Barry Holmes leaves GVPL
Barry Holmes leaves Greater Victoria Public Library. Interim CEO Lee Teal is named. Teal previously led GVPL from 1988-1995.