Volume 7 (2015)

The Project West Vancouver is a culturally diverse mix of people from across the globe. According to the 2011 Census, of the 41 per cent of West Vancouver’s total population born outside Canada, 32 per cent emigrated between 2001 and 2011, with more new arrivals still...

There are a number of different ways to think about 21st-century library work, particularly because it is caught up in the complex tapestry of social problems, politics, environment, and technology. While the field has generally put a great deal of emphasis on library...

Introduction Vancouver Community College has a well-earned reputation in British Columbia as a gateway to professional and academic success for all. Indeed, the institute’s current Education Plan describes VCC as “a college of access, recognized for enabling all types...

Nelson’s restaurants—more than 25 in a town of 10,000—are diverse, inventive, and boast a high standard of excellence. And they are busy: if you’ve ever talked with a restaurant owner or chef you know that they work all the time. So it’s reasonable to think they...

In 2013, the North Vancouver City Library made a commitment to move toward a community-led philosophy. When I was given responsibility for this strategic direction I felt slightly daunted due to having absolutely no background in community work. My challenge was to...