Public Libraries

• Winnipeg libraries to resume some services Aug. 4

  Public libraries in Winnipeg will now accept book returns, and beginning on Aug. 4, will be offering holds for pick-up and telephone services once again.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 21, 2020
  
• 79 mayors, U.S. Congress wade into publisher’s limit on eBooks for libraries

  Public libraries across North America continue to fight against a big publisher's eBook restrictions. Dozens of elected officials are now part of the debate.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2019
  
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• EPL joins other public libraries across North America to protest publisher’s ebook restrictions

  A rule change that could "cripple" public libraries' ability to make certain ebooks available has groups across North America rallying to urge Macmillan Publishing to reconsider.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2019
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• Publishers’ embargo on eBooks ‘could be crippling’ to Edmonton libraries

  Libraries will be upping their lobbying efforts with the federal government, authors - even Amazon - regarding the overly restrictive conditions publishers have put on eBooks.

  Consumer

  Aug 28, 2019
• Beyond books: Why library funding cuts impact more than just readers

  In an increasingly polarized world, libraries remain a free space that welcomes everyone. That's why Ontario funding cuts have advocates on edge.

  Features

  Apr 28, 2019
• Funding for library services slashed by half in Ontario budget

  The head of one of the province's library services says the Ontario government has cut its funding in half.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2019
• ‘I was in shock’: Ottawa mom sparks debate over pornography in libraries

  Is watching legal pornography on a library computer acceptable? One Ottawa mom says no, but the rules across Canada aren't so black and white.

  Canada

  Sep 13, 2017