The following is a comprehensive collection of news coverage of BC libraries over the past four months.
OCTOBER
- Bryn Catton. “Sparwood Library hosts Michael Saad’s book launch.” The Free Press (Oct. 19, 2016).
- “Langley library celebrates Diwali.” Langley Times (Oct. 22, 2016).
- Jenna Hauck. “Who can play? Uke ‘n play at the Chilliwack Library.” Chilliwack Progress (Oct. 23, 2016).
- “Busy library moves in Armstrong.” Vernon Morning Star (Oct. 25, 2016).
NOVEMBER
- Samantha Wright Allen. “Data centre coming to UNBC.” Prince George Citizen (Nov. 1, 2016).
- “Job Chats offers insight into career choices.” Prince George Citizen (Nov. 18, 2016).
- “Meet the new Writer in Residence.” Campbell River Mirror (Nov. 18, 2016).
- “Modern libraries have to navigate tricky societal questions, professor says.” CBC News (Nov. 24, 2016).
- Travis Paterson. “Pearkes to host ‘giant’ library book sale.” Saanich News (Nov. 24, 2016).
- “100 years of Prince George Citizen now in digital form at library.” Prince George Citizen (Nov. 29, 2016).
DECEMBER
- Sarah Dearman. “Good Reads: Ukuleles at Maple Ridge library.” Maple Ridge News (Dec. 1, 2016).
- “New $35 million teaching and learning centre for UBC Okanagan.” Kelowna Capital News (Dec. 2, 2016).
- “New $35 million library expansion at UBC Okanagan.” Okanagan Life (Dec. 3, 2016).
- “Letter: Coquitlam library user not happy with changes.” Tri City News (Dec. 12, 2016).
- Dr. Raywat Deonandan. “Canada’s University Libraries Are in Peril.” Huffington Post (Dec. 13, 2016).
- “Teen book review project launches in January.” Cloverdale Reporter (Dec. 14, 2016).
- Fran Ashdown. “Book Buzz: Xmas tree stories sweet, not sappy.” North Shore News (Dec. 14, 2016).
- Tom Zillich. “Revealed: Surrey Libraries’ list of most borrowed books in 2016.” Surrey Now (Dec. 15, 2016).
- Lachlan Labere. “After 33 years, head librarian ready to turn the page.” Eagle Valley News (Dec. 16, 2016).
- “Keep the pages turning this Christmas.” Oak Bay News (Dec. 20, 2016).
- Karly Blats. “Students showcase art at the library.” Alberni Valley News (Dec. 20, 2016).
- Margaret Speirs. “Overhang increases safety at Terrace, B.C. library.” Terrace Standard (Dec. 22, 2016).
- “Mission Rotary Club creates new library.” Mission City Record (Dec. 22, 2016).
- Maryse Zeidler. “2016’s most read books at the Vancouver Public Library.” CBC News (Dec. 30, 2016).
- Ian Bailey. “Vancouver libraries aim to connect authors and aspirants.” The Globe and Mail (Dec. 31, 2016).
JANUARY
- Jessica Peters. “Time to donate puzzles to Sardis library.” Chilliwack Progress (Jan. 8, 2017).
- Travis Paterson. “UVic students make push for open textbooks.” Saanich News (Jan. 9, 2017).
- Dennis Staginnus. “Teacher-librarian launches sequel to fantasy series.” InfoTel News (Jan. 16, 2017).
- Charlie Smith. “Free speech advocate and long-time Vancouver library employee Brian Campbell dies.” Georgia Straight (Jan. 17, 2017).
- Cole Wagner. “Getting a read on Family Literacy Week.” Merritt Herald (Jan. 17, 2017).
- Jennifer Chrumka. “Kamloops woman worried library unsafe after pepper spray incident.” CBC News (Jan. 18, 2017).
- Jeremy Shepherd. “Librarian checks out: Leading light of North Van literati retires after 44 years.” North Shore News (Jan. 18, 2017).
- Christine van Reeuwyk. “Library explores ABCs of literacy.” Oak Bay News (Jan. 19, 2017).
- Jennifer Blyth. “Don’t just Google it: finding facts in a ‘post-truth’ world.” Oak Bay News (Jan. 19, 2017).
- Cole Wagner. “Friends and neighbours: Meg Gregory — Merritt’s newest bookworm.” Merritt Herald (Jan. 19, 2017).
- “Documentaries to be screened at Sequim Library.” Peninsula Daily News (Jan. 20, 2017).
Roën Janyk is currently on leave from her position as the Web Services Librarian at Okanagan College.
Project Coordinator, BCLA