Everything tagged: Public librarianship

A survey of non-branch alternative library services in North America (examples of these services could include: a bookmobile or van, pop-up library or depot, homebound delivery, kiosk or vending machine, interlibrary loans, or talking books)

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has approved a resolution calling for action from the federal government on ebooks.

The Toronto Public Library Workers’ Union announced a public campaign to expose “the shocking degree of precarious work” being imposed on workers at one of the world’s busiest and most respected public library systems.

City Councillor, Beacon Hill-Cyrville and proud Chair, Ottawa Public Library Board

The Government of Ontario is investing $1.6 million to support 10 projects in public libraries across the province that will improve services for Ontarians.

The number of people visiting public libraries in Ontario is at an all-time high with Internet and online usage going through the roof, according to the latest polls and statistics released by the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries (FOPL.ca).

As part of the planning process for a new Central Library, the Ottawa Public Library engaged Nanos Research to collect the views of current customers of the existing Main Library facility and potential customers of the new Central Library facility.

Ottawa Public Library CEO Danielle McDonald honours her Gery Cup 2015 bet with Edmonton Public Library CEO Pilar Martinez.

It’s Grey Cup weekend and the rivalry between the Edmonton Public Library and the Ottawa Public Library is heating up!

We need your help! We are writing guidelines for providing library services to people who are experiencing homelessness. An important step in this process is collecting examples of library services to people who are experiencing homelessness worldwide. Can you send us examples?