The following is a comprehensive list of recent news articles related to libraries in BC and beyond.
JANUARY
- CBC News. “Not just for books: Public libraries provide services for new Canadians.” CBC (Jan. 16, 2016).
- Adam Donnelly. “Kamloops families ‘Unplug and Play’ at Literacy Day.” CFJC Today (January 25, 2016).
- Terry Farrell. “Coffee with … Allison Trumble.” Comox Valley Record (Jan. 27, 2016).
- Aleksandra Sagan. “Canadian university libraries struggle to stock journals priced in U.S. dollars.” Vancouver Metro (Jan. 27, 2016).
- Eric MacKenzie. “Vancouver library plaques entice kids to read.” 24Hours Vancouver (Jan. 28, 2016).
FEBRUARY
- Eric MacKenzie. “Metrotown library to get $400K reno.” 24Hours Vancouver (February 3, 2016).
- Danny Halmo. “Letter: Many thanks to retiring librarian.” Langley Times (Feb. 17, 2016).
- Mike Carter. “Chetwynd library poised for $190K facelift.” Alaska Highway News (Feb. 18, 2016).
- James Peters. ”TNRD, library staff agree on three-year pact.” CFJC Today (Feb. 18, 2016).
- All Points West. “Nanaimo community library destroyed by arson gets rebuilt.” CBC News (Feb. 20, 2016).
- “Novotny named new library manager.” Mission City Record (Feb. 21, 2016).
- The Early Edition. “Online identity protection subject of Vancouver Public Library class.” CBC News (Feb. 22, 2016).
- Adam Donnelly. “Kamloops library offers storytime for adults.” CFJC Today (Feb. 26, 2016).
- Eunice Wentz & Stefi McLean. “Letter: McBride Library explained.” The Rocky Mountain Goat (Feb. 27, 2016).
MARCH
- Christine Van Reeuwyk. “Campaign moves tool library closer.” Oak Bay News (Mar. 3, 2016).
- Philip Moscovitch. “Dropping loonie squeezes library budgets as costs for materials climb.” The Globe & Mail (Mar. 13, 2016).
- Samantha Allen. “Indigitization program aims to preserve aboriginal history.” Prince George Citizen (Mar. 31, 2016).
APRIL
- Rattan Mall. “Jas Cheema Family Room at Surrey’s City Centre Library.” The Indo-Canadian Voice (Apr. 8, 2016).
- Daniel Fitzgibbons. “Simon Neame named UMass Amherst Dean of Libraries.” UMass Amherst: News & Media Relations (Apr. 14, 2016).
- Lindsay Chung. “Campbell River Library showing NFB documentaries until end of June.” Campbell River Mirror (Apr. 14, 2016).
- Matt Meuse. “Vancouver Public Library seeks public input on its future.” CBC News (Apr. 16, 2016).
- “New library preservation and archives facility opens at UBC.” Canadian Architect (Apr. 18, 2016).
- “Coquitlam library poetry slam open to local youth.” Tri-City News (Apr. 22, 2016).
- Charlie Smith. “Vancouver Public Library launches online survey to help shape next strategic plan.” The Georgia Straight (Apr. 26, 2016).
- Christine van Reeuwyk. “Library leaders take tech to the next level.” Oak Bay News (Apr. 26, 2016).
- Michelle Ervin. “UBC library facility takes a page from Harvard.” REMI Network (Apr. 28, 2016).
- Matt Meuse. “Vancouver Public Library wants your photos – and memories – of Expo 86.” CBC News (Apr. 29, 2016).
MAY
- CBC News. “2 west coast communities challenge Liberal logic in library closures.” CBC (May 3, 2016).
- Amanda Siebert. “Renae Morriseau shares First Nations narratives as library’s aboriginal storyteller.” The Georgia Straight (May 4, 2016).
- Will Johnson. “Introducing the new Salmo library.” Nelson Star (May 4, 2016).
- Korie Marshall. “Slim majority of voters send McBride library & museum to Main St.” The Rocky Mountain Goat (May 5, 2016).
- Anne DeGrace. “Column: Loss of libraries hurts everyone.” Nelson Star (May 5, 2016).
- CBC News. “$15.5M plans to revitalize Vancouver Public Library include rooftop garden and theatre.” CBC (May 11, 2016).
- Garin Fahlman. “Vancouver library to get $15.5 million expansion.” 24Hours Vancouver (May 13, 2016).
- John McKinley. “Vancouver Island library system hits the midway point of $43 million improvement plan.” Comox Valley Record (May 19, 2016).
- Karl Yu. “Nanaimo elementary school wins ‘library lottery’.” Nanaimo News Bulletin (May 20, 2016).
- “Summer reading club at Rossland Public Library!” Rossland Telegraph (May 25, 2016).
JUNE
- Kairos. “Dog’s clever apology letter brings laughs to Saanich librarians.” Saanich News (June 1, 2016).
- Arthur Bartsch. “The City of Nelson, our university, our library.” Nelson Star (Jun. 2, 2016).
- CBC News. “Hedley, Mother Mother on hand to launch Vancouver Public Library’s borrowable collection of instruments.” CBC (Jun. 7, 2016).
- Nicholas Pescod. “Book club allows inmates to express themselves.” Nanaimo News Bulletin (Jun. 9, 2016).
- Rafferty Baker. “Vancouver Public Library full of ‘weird and wacky’ items.” CBC News (Jun. 16, 2016).
- “Author Mark Cameron presents Goodnight Sunshine at the library.” Revelstoke Mountaineer (Jun. 16, 2016).
- “Cowichan Valley Regional District to loan money for new Chemainus library.” Cowichan Valley Citizen (Jun. 17, 2016).
- “Book a trip, kids, with summer reading club.” News Kamloops (Jun. 20, 2016).
- Kristen Douglas. “Tahsis library to be relocated.” Campbell River Mirror (Jun. 21, 2016).
- “Teens targeted by library.” Nanaimo News Bulletin (Jun. 21, 2016).
- Kendra Wong. “James Bay library closer to reality.” Okanagan Falls Review (Jun. 22, 2016).
- Shannon Waters. “Prince George Public Library Queer Straight Alliance meets throughout the summer.” My Prince George Now (Jun. 28, 2016).
JULY
- Kate Sloan and Tammie Mercado. “Book a trip with the New Westminster Public Library’s reading club.” New West Record (Jul. 7, 2016).
- “Colouring workshop at Parksville library.” The Parksville Qualicum Beach News (Jul. 12, 2016).
- “Making a splash at the library.” Surrey Leader (Jul. 18, 2016).
- Chelsea Novak. “Young Rosslander raising money for library renewal.” Rossland News (Jul. 22, 2016).
Roën Janyk is the Web Services Librarian at Okanagan College
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