Category Archives: News & Events

Save CAP website launched

Posted on April 10, 2012 by admin

As many of you may know, on Thursday evening, Industry Canada informed CAP sites across Canada that the CAP program has been cancelled. You can find out more at the newly launched ‘Save CAP’ website – www.savecap.ca The Save CAP … Continue reading →

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South Shore Public Libraries Boycotts Random House

Posted on April 3, 2012 by editor

South Shore Public Libraries Chief Librarian Troy Myers said today that the Library will stop purchasing ebooks published by Random House Publishing, following a steep price increase introduced by Random House in the past month. South Shore Public Libraries mission … Continue reading →

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Wanted: Your Programming Ideas!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by editor

Calling all creative, community and family minded librarians and teachers! Have you developed an innovative community-led, family literacy, or intergenerational program? This event could be happening in your facility, or as an outreach initiative. If a great program comes to … Continue reading →

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PLDS – 2012 Invitation to Submit

Posted on March 30, 2012 by editor

Every year a large number of public libraries across Canada and the US submit their usage data to the Public Library Association’s Public Library Data Service (PLDS) survey. In order to increase participation, the PLA (and its service provider, Counting … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 3, 2011 by admin

(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 … Continue reading →

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Tracey Jones-Grant Winner of the 2011 Norman Horrocks Award for Library Leadership

Posted on October 3, 2011 by admin

(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 … Continue reading →

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Patron Service Workshop

Posted on September 7, 2011 by admin

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 … Continue reading →

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