Library

• Workers’ SIN, IDs likely taken in Toronto library hack, could end up on dark web: TPL

  Personal information, including social insurance numbers, of current and former employees has likely been taken in Toronto Public Library cyberattack.

  Canada

  Nov 16
  
• Toronto Public Library holds meeting to discuss ransomware attack

  In the wake of a ransomware attack on the Toronto Public Library (TPL) last month, board members met Monday evening to address the severity of the incident.

  Canada

  Nov 13
  
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• Librarians create educational tool for accessing residential school survivor stories

  Three librarians from the University of Toronto set out to create a publicly-available online storybase for survivor stories in hopes of improving access to learning for Canadians.

  Perspectives

  Sep 27
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• Peel school board focused on replenishing after library ‘weeding’ process criticized

  A school board west of Toronto says it is focused on replenishing resources in its libraries while reviewing training after its so-called 'weeding process' was criticized.

  Education

  Sep 20
• ‘Very disappointing’: Saskatoon’s new library hits road bump as construction bids rise above budget

  Saskatoon's library construction is put on hold after construction bids came back higher than anticipated.

  Canada

  Sep 14
• Novelist and writer to join the Winnipeg Public Library system

  A Canadian novelist joins the Winnipeg Public Library system as the library's newest writer-in-residence, bringing her experience into the new role.

  Canada

  Aug 30
• New accessible ‘little library’ to officially open Monday in Guelph

  The new library is like an oversized mailbox that contains shelves of books. Organizers aim to make their selections accessible to people of all abilities and language skills.

  Canada

  Jul 9
• Construction of new downtown Guelph library underway

  A groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday for the new 88,000-square-foot library to be located in the Baker District in downtown Guelph.

  Canada

  Jun 20
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• Kingston, Ont., library workers advocating against unstaffed library program

  In late 2021, Kingston city council approved a pilot program that will see hours extended at the Pittsburgh branch in the city's east end without staff.

  Canada

  Apr 25
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• Edmonton Public Library extends Sunday hours

  Most EPL branches will now be open two hours earlier on Sundays and will operate from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

  Canada

  Mar 26