Rachel Crosby Winner of the 2011 Emile Theriault Library and Information Technology Award

(Sydney, NS – September 30, 2011)

Rachel Crosby was named by the Nova Scotia Library Association as the recipient of the 2011 Emile Theriault Library and Information Technology Award. The Theriault Award was established to recognize the efforts of a library support staff member who has made a major contribution to their library community. The award was presented during the NSLA Annual Conference Banquet held at the Delta Sydney Hotel in Sydney, NS on the evening of September 24th.
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Tracey Jones-Grant Winner of the 2011 Norman Horrocks Award for Library Leadership

(Sydney, NS – September 30, 2011)

Tracey Jones-Grant was named by the Nova Scotia Library Association as the recipient of the 2011 Norman Horrocks Award for Library Leadership. The Horrocks Award was established to honour leadership and distinguished contributions to the promotion and development of library services in Nova Scotia. The award was presented during the NSLA Annual Conference Banquet held at the Delta Sydney Hotel in Sydney, NS on the evening of September 24th.
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Patron Service Workshop

9:30-12:30 – Serving Mature Consumers presented by N. S. Tourism Human Resource Council

This informative and interactive 3 hour session will focus on: Understanding Older Customers Needs and Expectations, Demographics, Tips for Assisting Seniors/Others Requiring Adaptive Assistance, and more.

1:30-3:00 – Out of the Shadows presented by Wayne Schnarre

Mr. Schnarre will be sharing his experiences, stories and objective research about mental health to educate, combat stigma and promote wellness.

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Spring 2011 NSLA Newsletter Published

Read the latest Newsletter (Vol 38, No. 3, Spring 2011)

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Margaret Atwood Headliner at Library Fundraiser

Best-selling Canadian author Margaret Atwood will greet her readers and fans at an evening fundraiser for the South Shore Public Libraries on Tuesday, August 23 at the Best Western Bridgewater Hotel.
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NSLA/LBANS 2011 Conference registration is now open

2011 NSLA/LBANS Conference is hosted by Cape Breton Regional Library with assistance from Cape Breton University Library and Canadian Coast Guard College Library. The conference will be held on September 23 – 25 2011 in Sydney, Nova Scotia at the Delta Sydney hotel. For the detailed information on the conference location, schedule and activities, hotel reservation, and conference registration, please see the attached Programme (PDF format).

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Opening of the new Bridgetown & Area Library

The Annapolis Valley Regional Library is pleased to announce the opening of the new Bridgetown & Area Library.

The Library opened to the public on March 3, 2011 with an official grand opening held on June 18th with the Honourable Dave Wilson, Minister of Communities, Culture & Heritage in attendance along with MP Greg Kerr and other local dignitaries.
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