In America, we go to libraries to find jobs, create new careers and help grow our small businesses. We borrow books, journals, music and movies. We learn to use the latest technology. We get the tools and information needed to reenter the workforce. We get our questions answered, engage in civic activities, meet with friends and co-workers and improve our skills at one of the 16,600 U.S. public libraries. Every day, our public libraries deliver millions of dollars in resources and support that meet the critical needs of our communities.

Here are some photos from the recent evening with the Dewey Divas, held at Westmount Public Library on June 2nd.  Thanks to everyone who attended.

The CMEC Copyright Consortium has issued a communiqué on the new federal legislation on copyright.

The consortium is composed of the ministers of education from all provinces and territories except Quebec.

Click here to read the communiqué.

Let's get together for drinks and to share ideas! It can be ideas you heard at one of the recent conferences, something you've done at work, a cool thing you've read about on a blog... anything!  Or just join us and listen to what others are doing!

Members of the ABQLA may be interested in participating in a new consultation on the digital economy being undertaken by the several ministries of the federal government.  Please see the included letter from Industry Minister Tony Clement for further details.

The International Association of School Librarians (IASL) has published a statement on the importance of school libraries, entitled A Library For Every School.  This statement can be adapted according to jurisdiction, and is intended to help others around the world to advocate school libraries.  You will find the statement attached to this post, and can learn more about it here: http://www.ensil.eu.

On Wednesday, June 2nd, the Dewey Divas are coming to town to share their picks.  Two of the Divas will be presenting their picks in an evening format.  This is your chance to attend when work keeps you away during the day.

The ABQLA Annual Report for 2009 is now available for download.

The Quebec Library Association Youth Section invites you to a special evening to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the “Espace Jeunes” at the BAnQ.

Mrs. Julie Trépanier will present the latest services for youth librarians and their users.

We will end our evening with a tour of the “Espaces Jeunes”.

Concordia University Libraries Librarians’ Forum Steering Committee cordially invites you to attend the 8th Annual Poster Forum. This year’s Poster Forum will be held on Wednesday, May 5 from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm at the Vanier Library, Loyola Campus, 7141 Sherbrooke St. West, Room VL-126. (map)