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Everything tagged: Public librarianship

Building Communities of Learning through Sharing

The Outreach Network (TON) provides an opportunity for Community Librarians and other staff who work in community engagement, outreach, and programming in Ontario to share their knowledge, ideas, experiences, resources, and best practices.

Blog December 12, 2016 


The Future of the Profession

Is a shared vision of librarianship an impossible dream and does it really matter? How we can collectively cultivate and support the next generation of library professionals?

Blog December 8, 2016 


Ottawa Public Library Releases Economic Benefits Study

Study shows Ottawans receive $5.17 in benefits for every $1 invested

News November 9, 2016 


BC Government Releases Strategic Plan for Public Libraries

The Libraries Branch of the British Columbia Ministry of Education has released a renewed vision and strategic plan for public libraries – Inspiring Libraries, Connecting Communities: a vision for public library service in BC.

News October 26, 2016 


Ontario Government Announces $2.5 Million for IT and Digital Services in Public Libraries

The Government of Ontario marked Ontario Public Library Week (OPLW) with an announcement of $2.5 million in funding for IT and digital services in libraries.

News October 18, 2016 


CUPE 1989 members ratify four-year collective agreement with Mississauga Library System

The four-year agreement contains wage improvements-including bringing pages from near minimum wage to $15-and improvements for part-time workers who were facing demands that would have made their jobs more precarious.

News July 25, 2016 


Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) Librarians Receive Two Awards from ALA

Two projects from the Nanaimo Harbourfront Library will receive the 2016 ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects

News May 14, 2016 


First Nation Communities Read Shortlist Announced

Five books are in contention to become the First Nation Communities Read community reading selection for 2016-2017

News May 4, 2016 


Newfoundland and Labrador Library Closures

Links to information about the closure of public libraries in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Blog April 27, 2016 


Pam Ryan, Moe Hosseini-Ara Join Toronto Public Library (TPL) Management Team

The Toronto Public Library (TPL) today announced the appointment of two new members of its senior management team: Pam Ryan as Director, Service Development and Innovation and Moe Hosseini-Ara as Director, Branch Operations & Customer Experience.

News April 21, 2016