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Ben Hyman Appointed Chief Librarian & CEO of Vancouver Public Library

Hyman succeeds Christina de Castell, who departed VPL earlier this year after seven years as the Library’s CEO.

News April 23, 2025 


Canadian Statement on the Decision for IFLA WLIC 2024 to be held in Dubai

“We, the Canadian bodies undersigned, are united in our concern that Dubai has been selected by the Governing Board to be the host of the World Library and Information Congress for 2024.”

News July 4, 2023 


Déclaration canadienne sur la décision de tenir le Congrès de l’IFLA 2024 à Dubaï

« Nous, les organisations canadiennes soussignées, sommes unies dans notre préoccupation quant à la sélection de la Ville de Dubaï par le Conseil d’administration (CA) de l’IFLA pour accueillir le Congrès mondial des bibliothèques et de l’information (WLIC) en 2024. »

News July 4, 2023 


Christina de Castell Appointed Chief Librarian of the Vancouver Public Library

De Castell succeeds Sandra Singh, who was appointed General Manager of Arts, Culture, and Community Services at the City of Vancouver. 

News June 5, 2018 


Former VPL Chief Librarian Sandra Singh Appointed to CBC Board of Directors

Sandra B. Singh of Vancouver, British-Columbia, has been appointed to the position of Director

News April 3, 2018