Number 49/Spring 2011

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New Wine in Old Bottles 1 By Tom Eadie New Wine in Old Bottles President’s Report 2 By Tom Eadie By Carrol Lunau

A Tour of the Royal Conservatory of The first Music, October 18, 2010 3 presentation at By Edna Hajnal the Ex Libris Ex Libris Sessions at SC 2011 3 Association’s By Lorne Bruce 2010 Annual Zimbabwe Library: A Beacon of Light 4 Conference was a By Sylvia Murray panel discussion: Ex Libris Biography Project 5 Post-Retirement By Nancy Williamson Activities: from Technology Unmasked 5 Consulting to By Stan Orlov Volunteering. How I Became a Librarian 6 Jean Weihs By Dawn Monroe (consultant, Books by Ex Libris Members 6 columnist, and Jean Weihs writer) spoke A Library Career Can Be Exciting 7 on some of the By Al Bowron activities she Shirley Lewis presenting at the Annual Conference Canadian Guidelines on Library and Informa- undertook after retirement. (Jean tion Services for Older Adults—Updates 7 By Jan Jacobson could serve as a poster-child for Shirley Lewis (founder, Children early retirement, having accepted an of Ethiopia Education Fund Canada) Memories of Norman Horrocks 8 By Michael Colborne advantageous offer from Seneca College spoke on the subject of volunteer then leaving her teaching position at services overseas and, warning that Centennial Library Buildings in Ontario 9 By Lorne Bruce age 55!) Jean continued to teach after such an experience can be a shock retirement (visiting professor at UCLA to the system, she stressed the need Book Reviews 10 and Simmons) and observed that there for flexibility and a commitment to Books I Recommend 12 helping others. For some, such volunteer By Jean Weihs is a range of teaching opportunities to be considered by those who are work can be addictive. Shirley went to The Librarian (2004-2008)­ 12 Reviewed by Shirley Lewis interested—including instructing library Ethiopia for a planned two-year tour volunteers. She spoke of the option of of duty and stayed for five years. She ELAN has an Index! 13 consulting, observing that consulting described her work with the “poorest Have Your Library Recognized 13 is a business, and requires business of the poor” and the challenges of What’s Happening at CLA 13 and technical knowledge, and that it running schools with no texts, and By Alvin Shroeder occasionally requires “reading between libraries with no books. One of The Songs of the Library Staff 13 the lines” to get at the real purpose of Shirley’s accomplishments in Ethiopia Quebec Librarians of the Past 14 the consultation. In discussing writing was already familiar to her audience: By Pierre Guilmette as a second career-option, Jean stressed identifying the need to connect stand- Crime in the Library 15 the importance of writing based on your alone computers to the Internet, she By Jean Weihs interest, knowledge, and personality; her successfully sought funds from Ex Libris Ex Libris at Faculty of Information 15 advice: write what you know. She shared to “make it so.” By Tom Eadie with the audience what she felt were Barbara Greer (Older Women’s News from the Provinces 16 the secrets to her success as a writer: Network [Ontario] Inc.) could not be News from Canadian Library/ deliver the manuscript on time and use present to deliver her talk, so Shirley Information Studies Schools 19 the Chicago Manual of Style, so that little Lewis spoke to the conference from Compiled By Diane Henderson. further editing is necessary. continued on page 2 2 ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011 …continued from page 1 Barbara’s notes. She reported that OWN Room in the College St. Branch, in training storytellers. She spoke of the is a non-profit volunteer organization through the donation of the Osborne power of personal stories. Both Ken started in 1986 with federal funding. It Collection, to the inception of the John and Mariella treated the audience to is dedicated to the research of women’s Masefield Storytelling Festival (for more examples of their storytelling art. issues (such as the plight of homeless details visit http://www.amtelecom. A video of the conference-speakers’ women) and reports to the Secretary net/~manchest/Lillian_Smith/bg_house. presentations can be found on the ELA of State. OWN does advocacy work on html). website at http://exlibris.pbworks. such issues as health, old age security, Mariella Bertelli, of TPL, confirmed com/w/page/37802912/2010-Exlibris-n CPP payments, elder abuse and neglect, both the revival of storytelling in the AGM-speakers-video. disability support, and the prevention library and the library’s continuing role of Alzheimer’s. Much of this advocacy is designed to combat the inflexibility of Service Canada. Shirley drew the meeting’s attention to the OWN publication Contact and to some of its resources and social activities. HOLD THIS DATE The second presentation of the day, Storytelling: Its History in Libraries and the Effects of New Media, took place Mark Monday, Oct. 24 2011 on your after lunch. Ken Setterington, recently retired from Toronto Public Library, calendar for the Ex Libris Annual Conference gave a brief history of storytelling in and General Meeting TPL, beginning with the appointment of Lillian H. Smith to run the Children’s

President’s Report By Carrol Lunau How time flies; it further streamlined with the executive’s posted on the ELA website. We owe doesn’t seem possible decision to establish a separate a debt of gratitude to all the members that it is time to write committee responsible for planning the of this committee for their efforts in another column for annual conference. Starting in 2012, revising our Bylaws. the Spring ELAN, responsibility for the conference will be I would also like to thank the especially since it is a bitterly cold the purview of the vice-president. These members of the Board and all the February day in Ottawa as I write this. changes will allow the public relations volunteers who work so tirelessly on At the February Executive Meeting, committee to focus primarily on public various committees. Without your we devoted a great deal of discussion relations. dedication, the Association would not to the long-range plan and the In reviewing the long-range plan, the exist. responsibilities of various committees. board added a new goal, which states, In closing, I would like to The committee structure was “To provide services to the membership acknowledge the loss of Norman rationalized, but the most significant of the Ex Libris Association, ELA will: Horrocks. Norman was an invaluable changes were to the structure of the a) provide a clearinghouse for member of the Board, and his good public relations and recruitment consultants, humour, hard work and attention to all committee, which has been split into b) arrange tours of libraries, archives thingsn parliamentary will be missed by three committees. and other related establishments.” all. Responsibility for recruitment and This goal reflects the Board’s expanded member services was moved from focus on membership services. At the public relations committee to a the April meeting, these goals will be When You Move separate recruitment and membership further refined and target dates and Please remember to send your committee, ably chaired by Sylvia responsibility for action will be assigned. new address to: Murray. This new committee has At the November AGM, the Ad been busy revising our membership Hoc Committee on the Constitution Ex Libris Association brochure to reflect new member services, and Bylaws again brought forward Faculty of Information such as providing a clearinghouse the amendment that was defeated in University of Toronto for information on volunteering and 2009. The amendment, which had 140 St. George St., mentoring opportunities. The public been refined, was successfully passed. Toronto, ON M5S 3G6 relations and recruitment committee was A revised version of the Bylaws will be ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011 3

A Tour of the Royal Conservatory of Music, October 18, 2010 By Edna Hajnal For its morning tour of the Royal classical recordings to the Conservatory. or on weekends, is at various locations in Conservatory, 15 Ex Libris members The library relies on such donations, as Toronto. met in the lobby of the TELUS its budget is small. Its collection of 1,200 The Conservatory’s faculty is part- Center for Performance and Learning, pieces of music for clarinet, the largest time and made up of professional which comprises the new Koerner of this kind in Canada, was another musicians—both local and international Hall and new library, the renovated gift. A separate room has a collection of artists. The day after Yo-Yo Ma’s recent Mazzoleni Hall, and the Leslie and classical music scores for each orchestral concert performance in Toronto, he gave Anna Dan Galleria. Karson Jones, the instrument. Conservatory faculty, a master class for Conservatory students library services manager, welcomed especially those who compose music, and later performed for Toronto middle- the group and took us into Rupert recommend many of the purchases. The school students in Koerner Hall. Edwards Library. Brian Quinn, the library is open Monday through Friday, Brian Quinn led the tour through the development officer, joined the group 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. three concert halls. Michael and Sonia there. The architectural firm, Kuwabara The main users of the library are the Koerner donated Koerner Hall, which Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects 130 students at the Glenn Gould Studio, opened on September 25, 2009—Glenn (KPMB), designed and planned the new who come from all over the world, often Gould’s birthday. He had studied at the hall and library and the two renovated to study with a specific teacher-musician. Conservatory’s previous location on halls. At the end of their four-year program, University Avenue and College Street. The library’s staff consists of one they receive the Performance Diploma. After this visit, the membersn had and a half librarians and five student The Young Artists in Performance lunch at a nearby cafe. assistants. Mr. Jones answered questions program has 80 after outlining the history of the students, who receive Conservatory, its renovation and the the Artist Diploma. building of the new hall and library. He A third, smaller performs all librarian functions with the group has students help of the half-time librarian, whom he with a music degree, would like to be full-time. The library who wish to perfect has personal computers, electronic their performance. programs, and listening stations. The Community In 1991 the Conservatory and the School students, University of Toronto separated, with who are part-time, the Conservatory emphasizing music range in age from performance and the University’s Faculty preschool children to of Music emphasizing the study of retired adults. Their music. When radio station CJRT ended instruction, in the Ex Libris members on the Royal Conservatory of Music tour. its classical music programs, it gave its evenings, after school,

Ex Libris Sessions at Super Conference 2011 By Lorne Bruce The Ex Libris Association sponsored about Lillian Smith’s work in promoting literature, although definitions of terms two workshops at OLA Super and organizing children’s services, the of employment, academic freedom, Conference 2011, with four speakers. Edgar Osborne Collection donated academic governance, and faculty Good questions and discussions helped to TPL in 1949, and the eventual status remain contested (and perhaps inform each gathering. reorganization of children’s work in the misunderstood?) by many librarians. The morning session featured a 1980s and 1990s. Children’s services and Given the primacy of local conditions, presentation by Leslie McGrath, on collections have changed greatly, and librarians have developed status through the development of Toronto Public TPL has been at the forefront for many bargaining as professional staff, academic Library’s Boys and Girls House and the years. staff, and faculty, with varying degrees growth of special children’s collections The second morning speaker, Peter of rights and entitlements. The effort to at the Lillian H. Smith Branch, which McNally, spoke to the issue of academic achieve academic status is ongoing. opened in 1995. Many important people status for university librarians in The afternoon session began with and events at TPL from the 1920s to Quebec and Ontario. This development Elaine Boone’s presentation on children’s 1990s were featured in interesting slides began in earnest in the 1970s and has library work at TPL before the 1930s. of buildings and books as well as facts received considerable attention in the continued on page 4 4 ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011 …continued from page 3 Using an “imaginary interview” as Formal classes for school library work curriculum ideas were expanded, and a frame of reference, Elaine worked first appeared in Toronto in the 1930s. new school libraries were built across through the many things George Locke The final presenter, Larry Moore, the province. However, financial or Lillian Smith expected their librarians talked about education for Ontario’s retrenchment in the 80s and 90s did to perform during their regular working school librarians in the post-1960s not allow educators to build on those hours, including keeping books clean period. He featured important educators, successes in ways originally conceived and standing when Ms. Smith entered such as Margaret Scott, and particular to be most effective. Many of the ideas the room for a meeting! Children’s programs, such as Partners in Action outlined in Partners have yet to nbe librarians often got their training “on (1992). The era of the 60s and 70s was implemented on a broad basis. the job” and were encouraged to improve an exciting time for school librarians, children’s reading with the “best books”. when educational requirements and

Zimbabwe Library: A Beacon of Light By Sylvia Murray

The Edward Ndlovu Memorial born in the new country of Zimbabwe. use the Internet and for photocopying. Library was opened in 1992 in Gwanda, When her husband died prematurely, Children, adults and students enjoy a town in Matabeleland South Province in 1989, Mary stayed on because of the reading in the library and borrowing in Zimbabwe. It was founded by Mary children. Soon after, Edward Ndlovu books. Ndlovu as a memorial to her husband. was declared a national hero. Mary Mary says, “What we are attempting Mary is a graduate of Havergal continued in teacher-education for a to do through the library is to make College, in Toronto, and the University while then joined a legal-services NGO, information available to both children of Toronto. She took a teaching job in where she developed paralegal training and adults … so that development can Zambia and married Edward Ndlovu programs and, at the same time, studied take place in a democratic environment.” in 1972. At that time he was organizing law. She feels very strongly that the She realizes that Zimbabwe reached a liberation activities for Rhodesia,and was people of Matabeleland South need a terrible state due to a greedy, vicious and jailed several times by the Rhodesians. library. As she says, “It is needed more repressive government. She feels that, The couple had three children, the third than ever now, because of the decline of although the country is in desperate the educational system and the lack need of humanitarian aid, it is still very of resources available to families, important to “put sufficient effort into schools and communities.” development and into those aspects Despite a series of what would of social interactions which build the seem insurmountable problems, capacities to provide good government.” in a country facing disaster since The library is constantly changing and its founding, a beautiful building developing, and continues to plan for the was created for the library and a future. Some plans include improvement new wing was added in 2009. The of Internet services, cultural activities, library has more than 8,000 books production of children’s stories in and 14 full-time staff. It has an indigenous languages, extension of outreach library program, serving study circles to all communities served 27 rural African communities and wider distribution of book boxes. with a further 8,000 books. The The library needs all the help it can get library provides reading material either through donations, by spreading for nurses’ and teachers’ training information about the library, or by programs and textbooks for sending writing materials and books. As school children. The new wing it says on the library brochure, “We are a was funded by the British and small organization but we dream big!” Canadian embassies and some of For more information email: Chris@ the operating costs are covered by cartergroup.org. a Swedish NGO and by private Or donate funds directly to: Friends donors consisting mainly of Mary’s of the Edward Ndlovu Memorial friends (of whom I am one), under Library, c/o The Cloverleaf Foundation, the auspices of The Cloverleaf 56 Regina St. N., Waterloo, ON. N2J Foundation. Donations of books 3A3. They issue charitable receipts and A youngster selects one of more than 8,000 books come from individuals and Book forward 100 percent of the money to the in Zimbabwe library n Aid International. People pay to Edward Ndlovu Memorial Trust. ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011 5

Technology Unmasked By Stan Orlov

If you read any published its first specification of URI in Although it is called a name, it looks current article in an 1994 and it got constantly updated with more like a number or, to be precise, academic journal, you new types of resources. Here are a few a combination of digits and letters. In will likely encounter more examples: mailto: [email protected] our example, the abbreviation “doi” citations that have a tells the computer that an email is going is followed by the DOI name prefix DOI (Digital Object Identifier) name to the Prime Minister; (10.1016), which identifies Elsevier as in them. DOIs are used frequently ftp://[email protected] the creator of this link. Separated by nowadays and, if you don’t already know tells the computer that you have files to the slash, the suffix (j.lisr.2007.04.006) about them and how to use them, we send to or get from the Medical Library tells us that this article is published in hope this article will help you next time Association’s file server. the Library & Information Science you encounter one. The resource type DOI was Research journal in 2007. There is much First, some background information. introduced in 2000. Its goal is to more information stored about this Most of us use web browsers and uniquely identify documents or other article on the CrossRef server and the type the links, called URLs (Uniform objects. The most popular use of DOI readers need not know anything about Resource Locator), into the address is to create persistent online links DOI to access this article because its bar of the browser. One URL example to articles in academic journals. By metadata, including the online address, is http://exlibris.ischool.utoronto.ca. associating as much descriptive metadata is stored perpetually. Should Elsevier sell This URL allows the browser to with an article as possible, including this publication so it ends up on another communicate with web servers in the its current web address, publishers server in a different country, its new language they both understand. The make it easier to find this article on owner will update the location for all its browser tells the nearest Domain Name the web. DOI linking is done through articles. Server (DNS) that it is looking for the CrossRef—an independent membership Usually, online DOIs are clickable, Ex Libris website. The server examines association, founded and directed by bringing you straight to the document the URL and tells the browser that it over 3,000 societies and publishers, both they represent. If, however, you have is located on the ischool server, which commercial and nonprofit. CrossRef a print version and want to look up a in turn is located at utoronto.ca. Your runs the official DOI link registration citation, go to one of these sites below browser then talks to the ischool. agency for scholarly and professional and type the citation’s DOI in the search utoronto.ca web server, which sends it publications, so its members agree to box to “resolve” it: http://www.crossref. the Ex Libris home page, and is then assign DOIs to their current content org/ or http://www.doi.org/ . displayed on your computer screen. and to link from DOI references in their Stanislav Orlov is Systems Librarian URL is just one (albeit the best publications to over 48 million items at Mount Saint Vincent University in known) of a few implementations of from other publishers. Halifax. Please send your questionsn and URI (Uniform Resource Identifier). The Let’s deconstruct the following DOI comments to [email protected] . Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) link: doi:10.1016/j.lisr.2007.04.006.

Ex Libris Biography Project By Nancy Williamson At the time of writing, the Biography see any of the above six entries, please names. A number of them were Ex Database is in the process of being contact Nancy Williamson at nancy. Libris members from the Ottawa area. moved to a wiki, in order to facilitate [email protected]. Contributionsn to the database are always easier and more rapid addition of new My sincere thank you to those who welcome. names to the list. Currently the earlier produced the entries for the above six version of the database is accessible via the website, but the most complete version is on the wiki and contains six Welcome to New ELA members additional entries including: Harry Clare Beghtol, Toronto, Ont. Campbell, Richard Crouch, Dean Michael Colborne, Halifax, N.S. Halliwell, Jean Lunn, Lachlan MacRae, Barbara Myrvold, Toronto, Ont. and Raymond Tanghe. As of this Marilyn Read-Stark, Newmarket, Ont. moment, the wiki information is not Linda Steinberg, Thornhill, Ont. accessible to general users. We hope Joanna Zalewa, Niagara Fall, Ont. that this problem will be solved shortly. For the moment, if anyone wishes to 6 ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011

How I Became a Librarian By Dawn Monroe

When I was about two years old, concept of a lending library. In later would come to visit and read library my parents divorced. Mother found it years we would be classmates, and books to our classes. Her book reviews difficult to work full time and care for both of us would go on to university. were always intriguing. Not hard to me, so she sent me to live with my great Did I knock some sense into him in imagine why speech-making in class aunts and great uncle in the country those early days? It was an interesting was always a Mrs. Donaldson-type book on the outskirts of Toronto (near the technique in customer service that I did review. Yep. Did well on those speeches, present-day zoo). Mother felt country not carry into my adult career. too! In high school they actually had life and loving guardians were the best In the mid 1950s, the township a Library Club. It didn’t take me she could do for me. The local library actually built a small building to house long to work my way to president. was actually located in my new home. the Highland Creek Public Library—on Held that post for a while. Then the Highland Creek Public Library had Morrish Road, right beside the local township hired “pages” at a newly lost its location at the end of World fire hall. It was a really small building, located Highland Creek Public Library. War II, and my aunts had moved with double doors promising a future I was finally being paid more than my some of the collection to a room in expansion. In winter, the local firemen allowance to work at the library! How their home in order to save the library. would flood an ice rink for the children amazing is that? I also held a summer Whenever I received books, as I always of the area. Everyone came to the job at one of the branches of the newly did, for Christmas or birthdays, I would rink, then warmed up in the library formed Scarborough Public Library naturally keep them in the library with afterwards. System. Highland Creek, Bendale, and all the other books. In fact, my books I earned my allowance by working Agincourt Public Libraries comprised were the only children’s books in the in the little library. I made sure that the new Scarborough system. library. That was OK because I was the the children’s books, which had been Was there any decision to make as only youth member who could read! I purchased with the new township library to what career I should choose? After often said my first titled position was budget, were re-shelved. In those days attending the University of Guelph, and Head, Children’s Department, at our the Golden Books were not adorned holding a student job at the beautiful local library. with a gold spine, but rather came new library there, I attended The There were two families who were in library-cloth binding in different University of Western Ontario for my regular members of the library-in-the- colours. My first attempt at a filing library studies. Professional jobs have house. One couple were a retired sea system was to place all the same-colour taken me to the National Library in captain and his wife; Captain and Mrs. bindings together. I thought it looked Ottawa, the National Archives Library Variety always brought delicious toffee neat and clean. Eventually I began to and finally, before retiring for the first wafers as a treat for me when they came. place together other larger books that time, to the job of manager of the library (Maybe that is why everywhere I worked looked the same. Then I noticed that at Citizenship and Immigration Canada. I always had a candy dish in place for the books often had the same author When my daughter asked us to move people to enjoy a sweet.) and, voila! I had discovered a new filing closer to her and our grandson and The second family who came regularly system for fiction works all on my own! mentioned that, by the way, Cochrane included a university professor, his wife, On Thursday nights, if I worked fast Public Library needs someone, well, I and their infant son. Whenever the boy at shelving the books, I could listen to worked until retiring the second time. tried to teethe on one of MY books or, the latest Lone Ranger episode on the I had returned to my roots in a small- when older, wanted to take one of my library radio—as long as it was turned town public library. books home, he got hit over the head down low, you understand. This retirement includes volunteer with the book—by me. He was taking Meanwhile, at Highland Creek Public hours at the District of Cochrane n MY books! I had somehow missed the School, Mrs. Donaldson, the librarian, Archives, at Cochrane Public Library.

Books by Ex Libris Members Jean Weihs

Places to Grow: Public Libraries and A significant and detailed study and ELAN welcomes news about books by Communities in Ontario 1930-2000, by an essential purchase for all institutions ELA members. Send a brief description Lorne D. Bruce. Privately published, that provide library-education programs, or an advertising brochuren to jean. 2010. 490 pages, illustrations, maps. all public libraries in Ontario, and [email protected]. Available from L.D. Bruce (78 historians. Sanderson Dr., Guelph, ON N1H 7L9) $35. ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011 7

A Library Career Can Be Exciting By Al Bowron

I’m a social animal. I have always town; we finished the opening together. each one to ensure a compatible looked forward to the annual schedule Things weren’t all pleasant in my meeting. I wasn’t fluent enough in of social and professional gatherings— career. When I was head of the German to test his theories. even library conferences. Although most Technical Services Division of the In retrospect, my library career was were routine, a few were productive and Toronto Public Library (from 1958 to amazingly interesting. From St. John’s noteworthy. 1963), a new paper-cutter arrived and to Iqaluit to Vancouver to overseas, I At the St. John’s, Nfld., CLA was being tested in the Book Repair acquired memoriesn that have brightened conference in 1969, I proposed the Department by a staff member. His my retirement. dissolution of the Association from finger was accidentally severed by the the floor of the general assembly. machine. I was called down from my My reasoning was that the CLA had office to witness a bloody scene. It failed to become bilingual and did turned out that this unfortunate young not represent fairly the provincial and man was studying to be a classical regional differences of our country pianist after hours. The memory of this and its native people. I didn’t expect depressing moment remains with me. my proposal to pass, but I did get I spent several months in 1964 living a seconder—Deane Kent, chief of in West Berlin and studying its library the London Public Library. Father system. At the time, the city was divided Morrisette was the Chair and he told me into West and East by the Berlin Wall. later that my brash proposal made him Each time I entered East Berlin by the very uncomfortable. I was persuaded to famous opening, Checkpoint Charlie, withdraw my motion. my ancient Volkswagen Beetle was Another highlight of my career took turned inside-out by the East German place in Saint John, N.B., in the late border guards. On one visit, I had 70s. After planning a new main library lunch with a charming librarian who for the city, I was invited to the official complained about the restrictions put opening, a splendid affair with brass on her collection by the East Berlin bands, tours, food, etc. There were three government. large models of WWI aircraft hanging In Café Kranzler on the Ku’ Damm, above the book collection, with Billy I met the author Gunter Grass, who Bishop as the pilot in one of them— explained in detail the character of each Al Bowron and library friends partying in fantasy pieces built and installed by single woman entering the bar, and went 1965 my son, Julian. I didn’t know he was in on to describe how he would approach

Canadian Guidelines on Library and Information Services for Older Adults—Updates By Jan Jacobson

The 2002 Canadian Guidelines on document. Significantly, the definition of “Consider developing computer and Library and Information Services for Older “older adult” now refers to persons aged internet courses…” has been changed Adults was updated in 2009 to reflect 60 or older and no longer mentions the to, “ Develop computer and Internet the changes in society’s perceptions standard retirement age as 65. “Older courses….” In Section 7, the heading, of older adults and recent advances in adult” has replaced the term “senior” Train the library’s staff to serve older technological developments. A CLA throughout. adults with politeness and respect, has interest group on the subject, chaired by In Section 3, Make the library’s been changed to, Treat all older adults Heather MacKenzie, was responsible for physical facilities safe, comfortable with respect at every service point, coordinating the changes. Three of our and inviting for older people, changes and in Section 7.1, Provide ‘sensitivity members contributed suggestions. The in the wording of section 3.8 make it training’, ” has been changed to “Provide entire document may be viewed on the more general, to reflect the increasing ‘continuous education’ to staff … about CLA website at www.cla.ca under “CLA rate of change in technological advances, the awareness of difficulties oldern people Interest Group on Library Services for including assistive technologies. In may have in using the library.” Older Adults.” Section 5, Target the older population Several updates were made to the in library programming, the sentence, 8 ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011

Memories of Norman Horrocks By Michael Colborne I first met Norman Horrocks in 1974. should talk to—including name, phone the Kaula Gold Medal at a ceremony I was a recent graduate of the University number, and email address—in the U.S., at ALA’s Midwinter Conference, in of Wales library school in my first U.K., and Australian library associations. Boston. I was interested watching professional position at the Dartmouth I also learned that dropping his name him network with his colleagues from Regional Library. Norman, a proud gave me instant credibility. The contacts around the world and seeing how Dartmouth resident, was a library user. list in his head must have been huge. He highly regarded he was. In the course He made it a point to meet library staff always knew where every graduate of of his lengthy acceptance speech, members, a lifelong characteristic. He the Dalhousie library school was at any he mentioned that one of the most always wanted to meet everyone. moment, or at least it seemed that way. rewarding things that had happened Early in my career I ran into a bit of He always had time for anyone. It didn’t to him recently was the establishment difficulty with my British qualifications. matter if you were the president of the of the Norman Horrocks Award for Norman, who, I was starting to American Library Association or a first- Library Leadership, by the Nova Scotia realize, knew a lot of people, contacted year student, the time and energy he Library Association. And then he colleagues in London, and the issue would invest in you would be the same. made a point of introducing me in the was resolved. It was a thoughtful, One of the comments made at audience as the first winner. He always generous thing for him to do for a young Norman’s memorial service was that had time to share a moment with others, librarian he hardly knew, but I was to he was a social networker before the and he did it with grace and class. learn that it was not uncommon. And term was invented. He knew everyone Norman’s table was never full—there he did know everyone, not just in the and how to connect us all. I was at a was always room to pull up another North American library community, but CLA conference reception with him chair. around the world. once, and he looked around the room One of Norman’s passions was Years later, when I was working on and observed that there probably were parliamentary procedure. I’m not sure a CLA committee looking at foreign no other alums from my library school how many of us could have coped with credentials, he knew exactly who we in the room. An hour later, he showed the responsibilities of running meetings up with the president of without his practical and generous IFLA, a woman from advice. He was always willing to share Malawi, a fellow graduate what he knew, whether through formal of my school. “I found sessions (I’m sure anyone who was lucky one,” he said. Norman was enough to attend one of these still has the glue that held us all the notes) or acting as parliamentarian together. We didn’t know at association meetings. He always who we needed to talk to believed that parliamentary procedure sometimes, until he made was “to facilitate the will of the group, the connection. Dalhousie not to obstruct it.” How many of us have alumni receptions were attended meetings when the opposite never exclusive occasions. was true! He would invite anyone Through his work as regional in the room to attend representative for Ex Libris, Norman with him. Over the past kept in touch with people even after few years, I often drove they had left the profession. It was not with Norman to NSLA uncommon for him to see an obituary conferences. The time and then get on the phone to track would just fly by as I down some library connection. When heard stories of people we drove to conferences, there was I knew, people I should always a box in the trunk with Ex Libris know, and people I’d T-shirts and promotional materials. never heard of. I’ll miss Above all, he paid attention, in a those trips. way that no one will again. When I Over time Norman retired earlier this year, Norman was the accumulated many awards first person to call me and take me to and honours, and it was lunch. His passing greatly diminishes fun to see what pleasure the library community. I will always he took in them. In 2004, remember him with admiration,n respect Norman Horrocks, Courtesy of Dalhousie University School Norman was awarded and a great deal of affection. of Information Management ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011 9

Centennial Library Buildings in Ontario By Lorne Bruce Buildings have attracted much for acquisition and construction of funding formula. Smaller municipalities commentary in library histories. buildings, parks, and other capital works. sometimes entered into joint projects Architectural styles, architects such Approved local projects received with their neighbours, to combine their as Raymond Moriyama, and debates funding from the federal government, financial resources. One municipality, about library “space” and “place” appear on average, receiving $1 per capita suburban Toronto Township, built in journal literature. The Carnegie to a maximum one-third of the total three smaller libraries (3,000 square era in the early 20th century is well cost (or up to one-half if eligible for feet)—Malton, Lakeview, and Clarkson- documented by The Best Gift. However, other federal funding). Provinces Lorne Park—which opened on the the second “library building boom” usually matched the federal amount same day in October 1967. The cost in Canada remains understudied, a and municipalities funded the balance. of some centennial libraries meant neglected aspect of the dynamic 1960s Some new regional library co-operatives communities often engaged in extensive when almost 150 centennial library also provided funds for a few projects, fundraising, for instance, Chatham’s projects were undertaken within a notably Teck Township (Kirkland Lake), Rotary Club raised $100,000 for the short span of time. Now, I would like where regional facilities were included. new 27,000-square-foot library, which to consider Ontario’s participation Eventually, approved Ontario municipal opened in July 1966. in this program—a busy period that projects totalled approximately $7 The Centennial Commission, of encompassed half the Canadian library million; more than 75 libraries qualified course, was not concerned with library projects. architectural features or The spurt in functional requirements library building of libraries. By now, gathered impetus the excesses of the after the 1961 Carnegie era were National Centennial well known and some Act established a communities—Cornwall federal Centennial (1956), Sarnia (1960), Commission, and Guelph (1964)— which reported had unceremoniously to Parliament. demolished their old The Commission buildings and rebuilt, intended to promote without regard to Canada’s birthday heritage considerations. by planning and The general assisting with architectural style of Renovated buildings, such as this repurposed service station at Sioux Lookout, did projects related not present opportunities for architectural statements. centennial libraries to historical might be described significance. Provincial departments for funding in the building category. as “commercial-vernacular,” with the across Canada helped coordinate About five percent (144) of the following general characteristics: projects and finances with local total Canadian centennial projects • most new buildings were 4,000 to groups and municipalities. In all, the were library-related. The most notable 8,000 square feet in size and based total expenditure under various grant project, the National Library and Public on a simple rectangular or box programs for all governments reached Archives, fulfilled a need expressed since plan, sometimes allowing for future $200 million for about 2,500 projects, the beginning of the century. Ontario expansion; including the building of Confederation communities accounted for slightly • modernist-style exteriors were Memorial Centres in each province. more than half of all Canadian library rectilinear in form, with plain In Ontario, in 1965, the Department buildings. In Ontario, few major cities surfaces featuring extensive use of of Tourism established a Centennial chose to erect or renovate libraries glass, and horizontal rooflines; Planning Branch to help plan and during the Commission’s short lifespan, • buildings had approachable street- finance celebrations such as armed because large buildings were more level entrances, often with adjoining forces ceremonials, canoe pageants, complex to plan and finance. Only parking; the Confederation and train caravans, Sault Ste. Marie ($776,000), Chatham • interiors had an open-plan mix of aboriginal events, sports events, and ($515,000), and Mimico ($300,000) stacking and public space, which Queen’s Park celebrations. The Minister took on expensive projects, according to provided more convenient, individual of Municipal Affairs was assigned to submitted estimates. The vast majority study areas, larger lounge areas for cooperate with the federal government, of projects ended up costing less reading, and improved interface with and libraries were included in provisions than $100,000, due to the per capita staff and book collections; continued on page 10 10 ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011 continued from page 9

• structural elements featured concrete, municipal needs. Some structures recreational locus for community activity. glass, and steel that revealed were built with an eye for successful Across the province, centennial libraries skeleton-frame structure; extensions, such as Fort Erie. Others, were a visible symbol of local pride, • lighting took on more importance, such as Nepean Township’s modular the growth of national identity and with visible fluorescent tubing octagon at Bells Corners, were too small the utility of shared federal-provincial and long, metal window mullions to cope with population growth, even programs for the national benefit. providing strength in single-storey with later additions. A small number, In summary, Centennial library buildings and allowing more notably Cornwall’s Centennial Simon projects were exciting opportunities interior daylight to make study and Fraser wing, opened by Prime Minster for trustees and librarians. Building or programming pleasant for users; Lester B. Pearson in July 1967, were renovating library facilities on such a • in larger libraries, modular column additions to existing buildings. The scale seldom happens. Within a few squares made load-bearing and largest library built in Ontario was the years, many communities erected new functionality needs simpler to plan, handsome, international-style, two- buildings that reflected the “open for future redesigns; storey building along Sault Ste. Marie’s concept” and provided more space for • use of vernacular, localized style, waterfront in a park setting. users, collections, staff, program needs, combined with contemporary wood- Very little critical study of Centennial meetings, and exhibitions. Within the steel furnishings, created streamlined building projects exists, Bracebridge limitations of the federal and provincial library spaces. being a helpful exception. Its 1908 funding formula, smaller towns and Obviously, the vast majority of Carnegie, of course, was cramped townships in Ontario made a heartening centennial libraries and extensions did for space when the trustees and effort to recognize the need for library not continue the monumental traditional town council decided to renovate facilities, an important ingredient in style of the Carnegie era. Many the basement for a children’s library library development. Today, many additions were constructed to alleviate and a small extension for a separate buildings have been replaced or space problems, thereby limiting their entrance. The project cost was just less renovated. Some, such as Toronto’s scope and style. Renovated buildings, than $20,000; it included renovation Centennial branch, have become such as a service station at Sioux upgrades in the main building and a branches within larger municipalities, Lookout, did not present opportunities “centennial wing,” which was really “just due to government restructuring. for architectural statements. a concrete-block bunker” that blemished Unlike their Carnegie predecessors, The architectural qualities of the heritage aspects of the original Centennial buildings have not stood Centennial libraries varied tremendously. Carnegie design. Nonetheless, speeches the test of time—they were functional One library, Mimico, opened in at an official ceremony on May 13, 1967, projects conceived with utilitarian aims. November 1966, received a Massey deemed the town’s decision to be a Nonetheless, some of our Centennial Medal for Architecture for its architect, wise investment in children’s education. buildings continue to be useful libraries Philip R. Brook, who took special Certainly, the Centennial helped that remind us of the library’s significant interest in libraries. Mimico was a enhance the library’s public image about cultural role in local communities. spacious 18,000-square-foot attractive an expanded range of services—for There’s more: charts with detailed building with a capacity for 60,000 example auditoriums for programming, information about all of the Ontario books and an auditorium for 250 people. exhibit areas and accommodation Centennial Library Projects will be n Other larger libraries, such as Oakville, for audio-visual departments. These published in the ELAN Fall 2011 issue. formed part of a civic complex and were advantages reinforced the library’s combined with gallery space to satisfy position as an educational and

Book Reviews This Book Is Overdue! How with libraries through her research for librarians provide, the intellectual Librarians and Cybrarians the book and her general use of various freedom credo, and librarians’ ability Can Save Us All collections. She is a computer enthusiast to locate information in various

Artist: John Warrener By Marilyn Johnson and delves into the technological databases and reference tools. With the New York: HarperCollins, innovations that will supposedly drive proliferation of information, librarians 2010. 272 p. the libraries of the future. She views are an important go-between and source ISBN 978-0-06-143160-9. $32.99 politics, conflicts and innovation as an of help to the bewildered user. Reviewed by Elizabeth Warrener outsider to the field. Still, her research is Johnson talks about librarian activists, well done and some of her conclusions “librarian missionaries” (those dedicated This book explores the future of are cogent, to the point and thoughtful. people who teach international students libraries and librarianship from the point The subtitle of the book, How how to use computer databases of view of an interested supporter. The Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save efficiently), librarian bloggers, and author, a journalist, is well acquainted Us All, refers to the public service that virtual and avatar librarians. She waxes ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011 11 enthusiastic about technological changes The Black Cat: A Richard Jury Mystery Quebec Library Association: an Historical that allow third-world students to By Martha Grimes Overview, 1932-2007 = L’Association complete degrees in their own countries. Viking, New York 2010. 323 p. des bibliothécaires du Quebec: un survol She discusses the librarians near her ISBN 9780670021604, $25.95 historique, 1932-2007 home in the northeastern United States. Reviewed by Jan Jacobson By Peter F. McNally and Rosemary and their struggles with changing Cochrane computer programs, migrating records, The Black Cat is the 23rd book in the Richard Jury series. Like all of Grimes’ Montreal, Quebec Library etc. She looks at the friction between IT Association, 2009. iv, 3, iv, 32 p. librarians and reference librarians. This is mysteries, the story unfolds in a pub. It starts with the murder of a librarian ISBN: 0-9697803-2-8. $20 a very present problem and I’m not sure Reviewed by Shirley Lewis that Johnson gets the balance right in (well actually library assistant) and her discussion of it. There is a “rah-rah” features Grimes’ usual cast of eccentric This authoritative history of the aspect to her view of technology that is characters, human and animal. These Quebec Library Association (QLA) is a not completely realistic. include Wiggins, Jury’s assistant from masterful sample of political correctness, There is an interesting chapter on the Metro Scotland Yard; his aristocratic with two distinct publications bound the (American) Patriot Act of 2001, friend, Melrose Plant; his nemesis Harry together: the English version, and the reauthorized in 2006. She looks at the Johnson, on whom Jury can never get the French version. The QLA would case of four activist library workers who the dirt, and Mungo, Harry’s telepathic be hard-pressed to find two more fought the FBI’s demand for library dog who has previously helped Jury authoritative authors: Peter McNally is a records. The discussion of gag orders and solve mysteries. professor at McGill University’s School their impact on the personal lives of the Jury is called in when the body of of Information Studies and the 2010 hold-out librarians is more than slightly a glamorous escort, wearing designer recipient of the Anne Galler Award, and unsettling. shoes, is found outside The Black Cat co-author, Rosemary Cochrane, is the Johnson also writes a very sobering pub. The body is that of Stacy Storms, 2002-2003 president of the QLA. chapter on the changes at the central a weekend worker with a London In 10 short chapters they cover the reference branch of the New York escort agency, aka Mariah Cox, a history of the association in 10-year Public Library. Diminishing funding, plain and retiring local librarian with segments, except for the 1940s and a desire to “democratize” the 42nd St. “good bones.” When the second and 1950s, which are covered in one chapter. building and make it more “relevant,” third bodies of escorts, also wearing And who would have guessed that an loss of departmental reading rooms to designer shoes, are found in London, association’s story could be so concisely make way for other uses of the space, it becomes obvious they are dealing and snappily recorded? The text notes loss of staff specialists through attrition with a serial killer. Jury is assisted by a the contributions of distinguished and layoffs—it’s a familiar story. To her local policeman, Dave Cummins, whose supporters, as well as such historical credit, the author realizes that something wheelchair-bound wife has a huge developments as the 1939 publication major is being lost while the library’s collection of designer shoes. Meanwhile, of the QLA Bulletin, which continues direction is being modernized. Morris, the black cat from the pub, has to this day, and the QLA’s various This book provides a glimpse into been kidnapped and taken home by relationships with library schools, other what the most enthusiastic and up- Harry Johnson. Befriended by Mungo, library associations and the Quebec to-date library patrons think of our the two animals conspire to help Jury government. profession. Librarians are seen to be vital solve the mystery. McNally and Cochrane have been links to knowledge, if not understanding The plot of The Black Cat is remarkably successful in capturing the and wisdom. I found myself getting a meandering, however the characters history of the QLA without going little testy with Johnson’s cheeriness as are loveable and the tone delightfully into the minutiae that is so tempting she goes on about cyber-possibilities and whimsical. for an historian to record. This is a trendy young librarians with piercings publication that provides an interesting and green hair. And the chapter on overview for librarians. And, true to avatars and virtual librarians was just their profession, the authors have been so “out there.” She does not address diligent in providing detailed footnotes, privacy issues and never explores the an extensive bibliography and two downside of technological changes. An appendices: The first appendix outlines index would have been most helpful. the QLA’s mission, goals and objectives, Still, she gets the point of the traditional and the second lists every president of ways and how they worked. She is the QLA from 1932 to 2007. aware of what is lost with some of An entirely satisfactory publication the innovations and she respects the and a welcome addition to Canadian integrity of practitioners. Her heart is library history, although the price is a bit often in the right place, but this is not a steep. You can always borrow it from the particularly balanced book. University ofn Toronto Inforum, which has a copy. 12 ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011

Books I Recommend By Jean Weihs Three of the books on this list were words of inspiration that might describe the University of Alberta, and No. 9 at published in the last three years by the libraries and librarians in their true, Seneca College, Toronto. This is another American Library Association. ALA untarnished light.” These words span book to add to a casual collection of offers discounts to its members. the centuries from Cicero to Obama. As library-related tidbits, books that can be The Library. An Illustrated History, someone who graduated with a degree picked up and enjoyed when you have a by Stuart A.P. Murray. (New York: in library science in the days when men few free moments. Skyhorse Publishing; Chicago: rose far more quickly than women in The Most Beautiful Libraries in the American Library Association, 2009) library positions, I particularly enjoyed World, by Guillaume de Laubier (New combines the art-book format with a Melvil Dewey’s comment: “To my York: Harry N. Abrams, 2003), contains cultural history of libraries, set in world thinking, a great librarian must have a pictures of 23 historic libraries from events. Its glorious coloured illustrations clear head, a strong heart, and above all, 12 countries, most of them in Europe. of libraries, books and works of art a great heart … and I am inclined to The countries that are deemed to have are printed on the heavy glossy paper think that most of the men who achieve the most “beautiful libraries” (each usually found in coffee-table books. this greatness will be women.” containing three of the buildings) are The introduction describes the book Buy a copy to read on days when England, France and Germany. There as, “the history of libraries is a cultural everything is going wrong, and buy a are three-page fold-out pictures of some world history, seen through library- copy for your relatives and friends— of the libraries, which made me feel as coloured lenses. The present volume is particularly those who remarked though I was standing in the library. a brief historical survey that serves as a sometime in your career that you are Books That May Also Be of Interest modest introduction to human history “just a librarian.” House Beautiful Decorating With Books. as it relates to the transmitted record The Librarian’s Book of Lists, edited Use Your Library to Enhance Your of civilization.” This is a book for the by George M. Eberhart (Chicago: Décor, by Marie Proeller Hueston (New general public, who will be attracted by American Library Association, 2010) York: Hearst Books, 2006), is a book for the lovely illustrations and the accessible includes serious lists, such as 10 top those needing to find a way to house written content. Librarians will also things a library administrator should their books in some attractive manner. enjoy it; however, it skims the surface know about technology; interesting Reading the OED. One Man, One Year, and does not add much additional lists, such as top 15 books about real 21,730 Pages, by Ammon Shea (New information for someone who has read librarians, and amusing lists, such as 10 York; Toronto, Penguin, 2008) describes widely on library history. suggestions for a library-related Ben reading through the 20 volumes of the The Librarian’s Book of Quotes, and Jerry’s flavour. It was interesting Oxford English Dictionary. He lists compiled by librarian Tatyana to note that three of the top 10 library his favourite words in each letter of Eckstrand (Chicago: American Library music videos were made in Canada: No. the alphabet,n together with humorous Association, 2009), has “sought out 4 at the University of Toronto, No. 5 at comments.

The Librarian (2004-2008)­ Made-for-TV Movie Series Reviewed by Shirley Lewis Deliciously farcical and with a cast to fall into the hands of the criminal advice and support. featuring Noah Wyle (of ER fame), element. It doesn’t get more “camp” than that, Olympia Dukakis, Jane Curtin, and Bob First is Quest for the Spear, which and this series, produced by Dean Newhart, this spoof of the Indiana Jones establishes The Librarian as saviour Devlin, cable producer of Turner series features a librarian, Flynn Carson, of the world. Next is Return to King Network Television (TNT), has as the hero. Solomon’s Mines, where our hero captured an audience of more than seven Saving the world at every turn, meets the beautiful archeologist, million viewers. our protagonist uses his vast store Emily Davenport, who is actually Is the premise ridiculous? Yes, but of knowledge (gained from his 22 smarter than he is. Third is Curse of having a hero who believes with all university degrees) to ward off the the Judas Chalice, featuring vampires, his heart in the value of reading and strategies of the evil-doers who would New Orleans, and the oh-so-lovely education, and who also wins the girl, doom the world. Noah Wyle as Carson Simone Renoir, who falls madly in isn’t all bad, is it? Not to mention depicts our hero as an education-loving love with Flynn. In all three movies, many very witty and laugh-out-loud genius who knows about everything, library colleagues, Dr. Robert Hartley library scenarios—all in all a series except life. In each of the three movies, (Bob Newhart), the boss, and Prymaat to recommend—with reservations!n a beautiful co-star joins him as he Conehead ( Jane Curtin) the budget- Available at your local video store. rescues some historical artifact about obsessed office manager, offer Flynn sage ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011 13

ELAN has an Index! Have Your Library What’s Happening at We now have an index to ELAN and its predecessor, Ex Libris News. Recognized CLA Thanks to ELA member Jean Wheeler Libraries—public, academic, and By Alvin Shroeder for undertaking this large project and special—that want to contend for the The following is the gist of a message for her expert and thorough indexing W. Kaye Lamb Award for Service posted on the CLA website by President of the issues. For the first time, it to Seniors can find the application Keith Walker in March 2011. will be easy to track down people, procedure on the CLA website: The Executive Council has approved events, places, subjects, and a wealth of http://www.cla.ca/AM/Template. a balanced budget for 2011. After much information about the “life and times” cfm?Section=W_Kaye_Lamb_Award_ work by many CLA staff, executive, of our Association, and about libraries, for_Service_to_Seniors. and council, and in consultation with librarians and other relevant topics. This prestigious award is named for members and others in the library The index is in two parts: Canada’s first National Librarian. community, the Executive Council wrote • Part 1: Number 1, 1987 - Number the Future Plan and the budget plan. 26, 1999 The W. Kaye Lamb Award is These will be presented at the 2011 • Part 2: Number 27, 2000 - Number sponsored jointly by Ex Libris and the CLA AGM for approval. This is a major 46, 2009 Canadian Library associations. The achievement with a reduction in the It’s available in two forms: award, along with a prize of $500, is budget of $100,000 from 2010. A new Ω It’s on ELA’s website, accessible given to the library that best served its structure being introduced suggests even from the homepage, and with easy access senior population in the preceding year better results in future years. Proposed to the online collection of all the issues (2011). changes to expenditures, especially from 1987 to 2009. around governance and professional Ω You can order it in paper form The award winner will be announced activities, have resulted in the greatest for $8 per copy. Send your order with in April 2012, so if a library in your savings. CLA is also working to diversify cheque to: Ex Libris Association, c/o area offers an innovative and successful the revenue streams, with increases Faculty of Information, 140 St. George program serving senior citizens, urge the expected in memberships, specificallyn Street, Toronto, ON M5S 3G6 library to apply for the award. from institutional members.

The Songs of the Library Staff

Sam Walter Foss, a librarian at Somerville (Massachusetts) Public Library, wrote Songs of the Average Man, in 1907. Five of these songs were about library staff members. This is the fifth and final one of these songs, with the accompanying original pictures, published in ELAN. The Children’s Librarian See the Children’s gay Librarian! Oh, what boisterous joys are hers As she sits upon her whirl-stool, throned amid her worshippers, Guiding youngsters seeking wisdom through Thought’s misty morning light; Separating Tom and Billy as they clinch in deadly fight; Giving lavatory treatment to the little hand that smears With the soil of crushed strata laid by immemorial years; Teaching critical acumen to the youngsters munching candy, To whom books are all two classes—they are either “bum” or “dandy”; Dealing out to Ruths and Susies, or to Toms or Dicks or Harrys, Books on Indians or Elsie, great big bears or little fairies; For the Children’s gay Librarian passes out with equal pains Books on Indians or Elsie, satisfying hungering brains; Dealing Indians or Elsie, each according to his need, Satisfying long, long longings for an intellectual feed. Personal note from Jean Weihs: an aunt who was born in the 1880s gave me the complete set of Elsie Dinsmore books when I was young, probably considering them to be instructive. Elsie was then perfect young Victorian girl. I thought her very silly and only read one of them. 14 ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011

Quebec Librarians of the Past By Pierre Guilmette Research on librarians is probably less We also do not know the librarians Victor Coulombe, Maurice Auger, and advanced than on the history of libraries. who lived in Montreal in the 19th Médard Laroche contributed to the Although librarians do appear in the century nor who the craftsmen are transformed atmosphere. In university background, there are few biographies of behind L’Oeuvre des bons livres, libraries, stakeholders such as Guy librarians in Canada or elsewhere. This Cabinet de lecture paroissial, or the Forget and Rosario de Varennes were problem is the subject of an interesting l’Institut canadien, known for its pioneers in systems librarianship. article by Marcel Lajeunesse in a liberal radicalism. It was only with The 1950s saw the emergence of a recent issue of Argus, a periodical of the the arrival of the 20th century that we professional association, l’Association Corporation of Professional Librarians were able to identify famous librarians canadienne des bibliothécaires de of Quebec. such as Aegidius Fauteux, Éva Circé- langue française (ACBLF), which Lajeunesse, well-known for his many Côté, Frédéric Villeneuve, Hector became the ASTED in 1973. In 1969, publications on the history of books and Garneau, Léo-Paul Desrosiers, and the Corporation des bibliothécaires libraries, presents some key Quebec Pierre Boucher de Crèvecoeur, director professionnels du Québec was created. figures who became well known in the of the Fraser Institute. The library at In 1961, the École de bibliothéconomie library world. We know very little about McGill University had three remarkable de l’Université de Montréal took the period of the French regime (1608- directors from 1892 to 1964: Charles over the École de bibliothécaires. The 1760), even though Lajeunesse mentions Henry Gould, Gerhard R. Lomer, and Bibliothèque nationale du Québec was the influence of religious communities Richard Pennington. established in 1967. These organisations such as Jesuits and Sulpicians who The creation of library schools at framed the actions of several well- built teaching institutions. Governor McGill (1904), the University of known figures in Quebec: Laurent Haldimand started the Quebec Montreal (1937) and the University of G. Denis, Georges Cartier, Edmond Library in 1779, under British rule. Ottawa (1938) promoted the arrival Desrochers, and Paule Rolland-Thomas. The Library of Parliament was founded of librarians equipped with specialized Father Desrochers, a Jesuit, was probably in 1802. Gilles Gallichan explains the training. This also accentuated the one of the most influential figures on development in Livre et politique au influence of librarians who started these librarians of the period. Bas-Canada, 1791-1849 (Québec, training centres. Lajeunesse mentions Lajeunesse distinguishes three Septentrion, 1991). Several key figures, the involvement of key figures such as important periods in the evolution of such as François Romain, father and Marie-Claire Daveluy, Father Paul- the profession in Quebec. First, he notes son, Etienne Parent, and Georges- Aimé Martin, Father Auguste-Marie that before the 1930s, librarians were, Barthélémi Faribault, one of the first Morisset, Juliette Chabot, Hélène above all, literary men. Librarian posts Canadian bibliographers, started here. Grenier, Alvine Bélisle, and Raymond were, therefore, traditionally occupied After 1867, the Library of the Quebec Tanghe. by intellectuals, writers, historians, and Legislative Assembly was directed At the end of the 1950s and during bibliophiles. After 1930, the appearance successively by two distinguished the following decade, librarianship of specialist schools, which were librarians: Pamphile Le May, lawyer and underwent a remarkable development. subject to the influence of American writer, and Narcisse-Eutrope Dionne, The birth of the public library institutions, promoted the emergence of doctor, historian, and bibliographer. service under the direction of Gérard librarians with more rigorous training, In the 20th century, two well-known Martin and Pierre Matte allowed who put the emphasis on catalogue librarians stand out: Georges-E. the establishment of a network of set-ups, collection development, Marquis and Jean-Charles Bonenfant. public libraries which took over the the emergence of bibliography and The University of Laval, founded in parish libraries. The revival of college reference, as well as management of 1852, had to establish a library, but we instruction forced a climate of change libraries. Finally, a third period, after know little about the librarians of that in classical college libraries where key 1960, emerged in an environment that institution over the course of its first figures including Jean-Rémi Brault, combined the influence of the Quiet century. The author does not discuss it. Raymond Boucher, Gabriel Allard, Revolution,computer science and the Internet. The history of librarians enlightens Write for ELAN us about the contribution of the people The Newsletter Committee welcomes contributions from ELA members. Articles, who created and developed today’s news items, and ideas that you think would be of interest to Ex Libris members for libraries. Lajeunesse’s study refers to publication in ELAN are sought. Please submit your articles on items of interest many publications, books and journal to our members, including your memoirs of early days or important figures in articles, the reading of which will surely librarianship, library history, your own career and your current activities in the promote a better understanding of the field. We especially need contributions to our regular feature “Why I Became a evolution ofn librarianship as a profession Librarian”. in Canada. For submission information see the back page. ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011 15

CRIME IN THE LIBRARY: Library Grand Theft By Jean Weihs When I worked as a bibliographer the dealer.The dealer only sent his immediately moved out of the city. (the title would now be collection catalogues to libraries outside of Europe. The items were then sent to the library development librarian) in the Order He also was careful to have his buyers that had ordered them. He repeated Department of the University of on the same continent widely separated; these actions over a number of years in Toronto Library (1953-1959), each in addition to the University of Toronto, different German cities, never returning librarian was responsible for the his North American catalogues were to a place where a theft had been made. selection of books in the subject areas of sent to one university in California, He was finally caught because he their degrees. There were several areas one in the U.S. southeast, one in the was recognized by a librarian who had not covered by our collective education, U.S. northwest. Each catalogue listed worked in one of his “theft libraries” and these were assigned randomly to the more important music holdings and had moved to a library where he the department’s librarians. My random of a particular German library, not was in the process of setting up another assignment was music. Because I knew mentioning, of course, that the items theft. German police were puzzled by little about this subject, a professor from already belonged to an institution. his motives. He had a very large sum the Faculty of Music did the selection; Because of their archival nature, these of money in his bank account, but lived I acted as facilitator. Among the many documents did not have any library in a miserly fashion in a series of small, catalogues the library received was one ownership markings. On receiving an single rooms. He appeared to have that arrived from time to time from an order, he would go to the library and, no family to support, no extravagant antiquarian music materials dealer in because the items were rare documents, tastes, no glamorous mistresses, no large Germany. His catalogues offered rare he would be required to use them in the purchases of any kind. Perhaps, stealing items that the Faculty of Music felt we library. The German dealer was a man rare books was his Everest. must buy, even though their allotted who looked much like the stereotype of This Library Grand Theft tale was budget would be severely strained. After the absent-minded professor, the sort first published as part of an article in much discussion with the professor of man who would be very involved in Technicalities July/August 2007 issue. about ways to juggle the music materials research. The dealer would then spend Do you have stories about crime and budget, usually we purchased one or day after day ostensibly using the chosen libraries? We would be happy to print two items from each of the dealer’s items until the librarians became used to them in ELAN. Send yourn stories to catalogues. his presence. When he determined that [email protected]. In 1959, a Toronto newspaper the librarians were no longer watching published the following story about him, he walked out with the items and

Ex Libris at Faculty of Information By Tom Eadie Joan Giannone (of Mentor Group jobs are obtained through connections. not to get a job but instead, information Training Inc.) gave an informative Unlike job interviews, information that could lead to a job—perhaps to turn and interesting talk on informational interviews provide a stress-free the person who has agreed to give advice interviews to a highly motivated opportunity in which to learn about into a potential advocate. audience of almost 50 students and career possibilities, because the goal is Joan gave practical advice on how to others, at a March 16 session held identify potential interviewees, in the Faculty of Information at how to ask for and conduct University of Toronto. The talk information interviews, and was co-sponsored by Ex Libris, how to follow up afterwards. the FI Alumni Association, and Throughout her presentation she the Faculty of Information, and emphasized ABCC: Always Be continues what has become an Collecting Contacts. annual tradition. After her talk, Joan responded Informational interviews are to numerous questions from her designed to help job-seekers audience. Attendees left with a extend their networks of handout providing background professional connections—most information, sample letters, scripts important in an environment and questions,n and job-search where an estimated 50 percent of Joan Giannone and Bob Henderson (event organizer) resources. 16 ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011

News from tailored for specific industries, such as by Saskatchewan Institute of Applied alternative energy, Web development,n Science and Technology (SIAST), landscaping and restaurant retailing. University of Regina, and University British of Saskatchewan. WILU is the only Columbia News from Canadian library instruction conference, By Sylvia Crooks an annual event, now in its 40th year, the Prairies devoted to bringing together the latest The BC Library By Alvin M. research and innovations in the area Association Schrader of information literacy and library Conference in April The Manitoba instruction. For the first time, WILU will celebrate the Association’s 100th Library Associations will expand its focus beyond academic birthday, and to mark the anniversary, Working Group librarians to include public librarians, BCLA will launch a comprehensive was created in 2010 teacher-librarians, and library students. history of libraries, librarians, and by CASLIS Manitoba, the Manitoba Strathcona County Library (Alberta) library service in the province. Author Association of Health Information celebrated the official opening of its of the book, The Library Book: A History Providers, Manitoba Association of new 64,000 square foot facility March of Service to British Columbia, is Dave Library Technicians, Manitoba Law 14, 2011, with Alberta Premier Ed Obee, well-known Victoria journalist, Libraries Group, Manitoba Library Stelmach as guest of honor. Described as author and genealogist. Association, Manitoba Library “the community’s living room,” and now BC Books Online, a unique e-book Consortium Inc., Manitoba Library serving 90,000 residents, the first public collection, was launched last spring Trustees Association, and Manitoba library opened in 1977 with 17,000 and is running in 12 B.C. public and School Library Association, to square feet. Sharon Siga, who oversaw academic libraries at the moment, with investigate the feasibility of creating one the planning and construction of the more slated to participate as funding umbrella library organization within the projects, has been library director since becomes available. The collection province of Manitoba, and to provide 2001. consists of a broad range of nonfiction oversight and guidance for the 2012 The Edmonton Public Library has titles from BC publishers and focuses on conference-planning process, after the opened a vending machine for library BC history, arts and culture, Aboriginal 2011 conference had to be cancelled. materials that allows riders on the Light culture, political commentary, biography, Winnipeg Public Library is hosting Rail Transit (LRT) system to drop off and contemporary issues. A consortium “Books2Eat,” an edible book event that their returns at the Century Park station, of library organizations and publishers gives new meaning to the term “food for southern terminal. initiated the project, including the BC thought”. Local residents are challenged The University of Calgary opened Library Association, BC Electronic to create a piece of edible art related state-of-the-art Taylor Family Digital Library Network, BC Libraries to books, with judging to be held on Library in January 2011. The facility, Cooperative, The Association of Book April 9, 2011. This is WPL’s first year a $203-million investment totaling Publishers of BC, and the Educational participating in the International Edible 265,000 square feet, was designed by Resource Acquisition Consortium. The Book Festival, a yearly event throughout the firm, Kasian Architecture Interior project is the first-ever collaboration the world uniting bibliophiles, book Design and Planning of Calgary. The between publishers and libraries with artists, and food lovers to celebrate the first two floors, the Learning Commons, the objective of delivering digital ingestion of culture and its fulfilling are overflowing with students, noted content to an entire province. nourishment. Tom Hickerson, university librarian The Greater Victoria Public Library NEXT, a symposium replacing the and vice provost (Libraries and Cultural has introduced an innovative program annual Netspeed conferences sponsored Resources), University of Calgary. in partnership with the Art Gallery of by The Alberta Library (TAL), brought Architect Bill Chomik called the Greater Victoria, which loans to adult together over 245 members of Alberta’s library “a true place of convergence GVPL card-holders, free passes to the library community October 21-22, 2010, for the students” with all of the media Gallery’s exhibits and programs. Called to engage in inquiry and conversation tools necessary for collaborative study. Access to Art, the passes are loaned to about the future of Alberta’s libraries. He noted that the evolution of both households of up to two adults and up Netspeed 2011 will be held October 19- technology and space requirements has to four children for a one-week loan 21, 2011, in Calgary. Netspeed focuses forced the design community to make period. on technology and how libraries can use an exponential leap when designing The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre technology. libraries. Don and Ruth Taylor (UBC Library) has launched a Small The Workshop for Instruction earmarked a $25-million gift for the Business Accelerator, a gateway to in Library Use (WILU) 2011, with new building in 2006. business information for small firms and the theme “Learning under Living An Edmonton chapter of the entrepreneurs throughout the province, Skies,” will be held for the first time Progressive Librarians Guild has been of value also to public and college in Saskatchewan at the University of formed, with a view to “understanding, libraries. A highlight of the program is Regina, June 1-3, 2011, jointly hosted promoting, defending, and extending its range of 36 in-depth research guides, ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011 17 the discourse around information issues, and how it enlivened the Salt Lake City is part of a provincial program granting policies, and resources.” Membership is downtown core. $17,782,100 to 131 autonomous public made up of archivists, communications On November 6, 2010, Toronto libraries during this financial year. specialists, educators, librarians, library Public Library inaugurated its Human The Congrès des milieux technicians, researchers, and other Library collection, with 60 human books documentaires du Québec (Conference information professionals from the City at five branches, representing many of the Library and Information and surrounding area. walks of life. Borrowers learned first- Community of Quebec) was held Meetings on the Prairies hand about a broad range of experiences November 3-5, 2010, in the Palais des • The Manitoba Association of – poverty, living with a disability, congrès de Montréal. It brought together Health Information Providers: immigrating, being a war veteran. This nearly 1,100 participants, attendees, and Symposium “Virtual Realities – event was so successful that TPL plans exhibitors. With the theme, Imaginer de Information Pathways in a Digital to increase the collection. nouveaux partenariats (Imagining New World” at Winnipeg Public Library, November 6, 2010, saw the national Partnerships), more than 140 papers May 5, 2011. launch at the Burlington Public were given by participants from Quebec, • Saskatchewan Libraries Library of Lest We Forget—interactive other parts of Canada, the United States Conference, Saskatoon, May 7, 2011. workshops for high-school students and Europe. • Alberta Library Conference, Jasper to learn about men and women who Montreal has a network of 43 Park Lodge, April 28-30, 2011. served in the First and Second World neighbourhood libraries. Though • Canadian Health Libraries Wars. Library and Archives Canada, The there was a decline in loans in 2006, Association/Association des Canadian Urban Libraries Council and the number of loans increased from bibliothèques de la santé du Canada the Canadian War Museum collaborated 8,774,278 in 2008 to 9,688,266 in 2009, conference, Calgary, May 26-20, on this project. and could reach 10 million in 2010. An 2011. If you are a Burlington smart-phone agreement between the city and the • International Council on Archives, user, BPL Mobile allows you to access provincial government in 2008 foresees University and Research Institution the library from wherever you are. an investment of $125 million for local Archives Section annual meeting, Launched on December 2, 2010, to the libraries over 10 years. The number of University of nAlberta Libraries, July app allows you, among other things, to librarians per 6,000 residents has grown 12-15, 2011. browse the collection, place reserves and from .36 in 2004 to more than .47 in connect to the library’s social-media 2009. Nevertheless, this ratio is far Ontario sites. Hamilton, Markham, Ottawa behind the average Canadian ratio of and Pickering have also adopted the .86 per 6,000. The building of three new News bMobile iPhone app. neighbourhood libraries is expected by By Vivienne James Most Ontario public libraries 2012. (Ottawa contributions celebrated Black History Month in The Jean-Baptiste-Duberger by Marie Zielinska) February 2011, with events highlighting Library in Quebec City was closed in authors, other literary activities, September 2010 for one year, following The Central lectures about prominent people and major structural problems with the Archives Ottawa events, storytelling and exhibits. Useful building. Provisional repairs were made Public Library Materials Centre is on information and links are available on after a major crack was found on an schedule, and the library is expected to library websites. exterior wall. There were also water- move within the next few weeks. The provincial launch of First Nations leaking problems. It may be necessary The Ottawa Public Library budget, Public Library Week, February 14–19, to reconstruct this library, which was presented within the allotted 2.5 percent took place in Six Nations, Ohsweken, built in 1998. The book collection has increase, was approved by the City. Ont., on February 14. Speak Up for been relocated to other areas in the city However, it does not cover salaries for First Nations Public Libraries wasn the and staff have been placed in Les Saules additional staff, needed for the operation commemorating poster caption. Library. of the extended size and hours of the Last October, the Canadian Forces Greely branch. Quebec closed St-Jean Quebec Garrison The Ottawa Friends group achieved Library, hoping to save $200,000 a year. an amazing $109,682 from sales of News This library served 3,000 students and second-hand books for 2010, earning By Pierre Guilmette personnel from the region. The closing super recognition at the OLA Super of this 65,000 volume-library will Conference in February. Quebec Minister and MLA for Mont- certainly hurt the students and officers The OPL Foundation held its annual of 60 countries who come to study at the Gala Dinner in November. Renowned Royal, Pierre Arcand, announced a grant of Garrison. architect Moshe Safdie was the Moving the Monique-Corriveau featured speaker. He underlined how an $48,900 to acquire collections for the Reginald J.P.Dawson Library in Quebec City is a project attractive library building can become that began in 1995. This library will be a destination for families and tourists, Library in Mount Royal. This subsidy 18 ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011 relocated in an old church, which needs and friend. When I began researching YA books, nonfiction, and series—all major renovations costing $17 million. Maritime library history, it was Norman published in Canada by Canadian The financing of this project was to have who connected me with Ex Libris. No writers. Sister collections are located in been shared equally among the City of one can replace him, but it is an honour Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton, and Quebec, the Government of Canada, to help carry on his legacy. Vancouver. and the Quebec Ministry of Culture. The New Brunswick Public Library Maritime libraries look forward to The City of Quebec was unable to Service has added downloadable CLA in Halifax and I hope to see many meet the requirements of the Canadian audiobooks and ebooks to their Ex Libris members there. Sainte! government that the work be completed collections available from the NBPLS Many thanks to Sharon Hailey Mancini by March 31, 2011, so the City of website. In February, the UNB Saint (Bedford Public Library, N.S.) and Sarah Quebec must assume the expense of John campus unveiled its plan for a Kilfoil (New Brunswick Public Library $11.5 million instead of the originally University Commons, expected to begin Service) for their assistance with these planned $5.7 million. The province construction in April. The building will news items and the Maritime milestone maintains its $5.5 million investment. include a café and number of academic submissions. n The work is expected to be finished by and technology support services. Godspeed Norman. the end of 2012 or the beginning of Prince Edward Island Public 2013. Libraries launched its early literacy Newfoundland and The Montreal borough of Lachine program in January, offering weekly is renovating its Saul Bellow Library reading programs for pre-schoolers Labrador and adding 1,194 square metres across the province. School-age of floor space to the building. The children will enjoy access to interactive, News $10.9-million renovation and expansion multimedia storybooks, to encourage By Dick Ellis is to be completed by spring 2013, but literacy and numeracy skills. Newfoundland until then, the library will continue The design phase of the future Halifax and Labrador Public functioning at another location. The Central Library wrapped up its last of Libraries celebrated city of Montreal and Quebec Culture five public meetings in November 2010. its 75th anniversary Department each will contribute $4.3 The construction of the new library, in 2010, dating its million to the project, while $2.3 million which will be located on the corner of founding from January 22, 1935, when is from Lachine. Spring Garden Road and Queen Street, the Public Libraries Act was passed by L’Association des bibliothécaires du is slated to begin in late spring of 2011. the Legislative Council. This was one of Québec Library Association (ABQLA) The South Shore Public Libraries the most far-reaching and well-received will hold its 79th annual conference on will soon have a new library branch pieces of legislation promulgated by the May 12th, 2011. This year’s theme will and administrative offices. The new Commission of Government, the British focus on emerging trends in mobile library will be located in the Lunenburg caretaker regime that ruled the formerly technologies. Sessions will consider County Lifestyle Centre and share its independent dominion from 1934 to the role of librarians and information facilities with other services, including 1949. specialists as educators and innovators those for education, sport, recreation, It is usually the case that mention developing strategies, approaches and and leisure; there will be plenty of of the Amulree Report and the attitudes appropriate to the 21st century. cultural space, an NHL-size arena and Commission of Government brings Thanks to Petern McNally for sending an aquatic centre. forth a debate about the value of some news items. In January, the Dalhousie’s Killam Confederation, either political or literary Library opened an innovative new (see Baltimore’s Mansion, by Wayne Maritimes addition to its second floor called the Johnston), but the undisputed fact is Learning Incubator and Networking that the public library regime is one News Centre or LINC. The space features of the major accomplishments of that By Tanja Harrison flexible teaching and learning options experiment. On October 14, for faculty and students, including Work continues in Queen Elizabeth 2010, the library moveable furniture, wired pods with II Library as the third floor is revamped world lost a dear display screens, surround whiteboards, to act as the focus for special collections colleague and wireless teaching station, media and archives. Space has been made friend, Norman support, and mobile video camera and available by the diminishing need for Horrocks. For years, Norman was the microphones. stack space for bound journals, and is proud reporter for this column and it The Mount Saint Vincent University being used to showcase the richness of is with fond memories of him that I Library is now the Atlantic regional the library’s special collections, featuring, write my first submission. Dr. Horrocks, repository for the Canadian Children’s of course, the Centre for Newfoundland which I called him often out of habit Book Centre (CCBC) collection. The Studies. and respect, was first my professor, and growing collection of more than 6,000 The Atlantic Provinces Library over the years he became a mentor titles, to date, include picture books, Association is holding its 2011 annual ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011 19 conference and trade show in St. John’s, contact me at [email protected] to significant-others should check out the Nfld., this year and Ex Libris will be sign up for an hour or so of meeting old special Eat-Sleep Package at Atlantica there. The conference will be held friends at the Ex Libris booth. Get the Restaurant/The Beach Houses at http:// from May 16-19 at the Sheraton Hotel coveted “Exhibitor” badge and free entry atthebeachhouse.ca. And in case you (previously the Hotel Newfoundland), to the exhibits as well. are wondering, the food is as good as the approximately at the foot of Signal For those of you who attended CLA website. The special continues through Hill. (For more information on the in 2006, the restaurants have only the month of May, but book early n conference, visit http://www.apla.ca/ gotten better and the places to stay because there are only eight suites. bulletin/73/4.ogm.2011. Ex Libris more comfortable. Ex Libris members members planning to attend should who are planning to attend with their

News from Canadian Library/Information Studies Schools Compiled By Diane Henderson.

With thanks to University of Alberta, School of University of Western Ontario, contributors at our Library and Information Studies Faculty of Information and Media eight schools for again providing their By Ernie Ingles Studies accounts of recent and SLIS is blessed with talented By Becky Blue forthcoming highlights at their school. students. Last fall we admitted 55 new The ALA accreditation team visited students with 89 previously earned University of British Columbia, FIMS on February 14 and 15, and degrees completed at 19 universities. completed their review of the Library School of Library, Archival and The cohort is pan-Canadian and and Information Science graduate Information Studies has international representation. program. We are now awaiting their By Sylvia Crooks Last spring SLIS offered its first final report on their visit. FIMS would international practicum placements, like to congratulate Dr. Catherine SLAIS has been accepted as a including sites in Australia, Finland, Johnson, who was the winner of the member of the iSchools, an international and the United States. Continuing the ALISE/Bohdan Wynar Research Paper consortium of institutions with an internationalization theme: Heidi Julien Competition, for her paper, “I’m like interest in the relationships between enjoyed a visiting professorship at the the librarian bartender sometimes: How information, people and technology. School of Information Studies, Charles informal interactions between public Six SLAIS graduates in the library Sturt University, and SLIS welcomed library staff and patrons help to create program have been named recipients visiting scholars Brenda Chawner, f rom social capital.” of Alumni Service and Leadership the University of Wellington, N.Z., FIMS would also like to congratulate Awards, presented at the School’s 50th and renowned library educator Brooke MLIS graduate Natasha Isajlovic-Terry anniversary banquet in April. They Sheldon. Faculty presented at local, and Dr. Lynne (E.F.) McKechnie, include Ann Curry, Sarah Ellis, Dean national, and international conferences. who received an Honorable Mention Giustini, Cate McNeely, Ingrid Parent Two publications were launched in the ALISE/LMC Youth Services and Judy Saltman. within the School: Lisa Givens co- Paper Award, for their work, “ ‘I don’t The Canadian Association for the edited, Critical Theory for Library and think they should stop you’ (Emily, 9 Humanities and Social Sciences has Information Science: Exploring the Social years): Children’s views of censorship.” shortlisted Gail Edwards’ and Judy from Across the Disciplines, and Toni And finally, congratulations to LIS Saltman’s book, Picturing Canada: A Samek co-edited She Was a Booklegger: PhD student, Lucia Cedeira Serantes, History of Canadian Children’s Illustrated Remembering Celeste West. Faculty who won the Youth Services Graduate Books and Publishing, for Best Book in continued their record of awards: Heidi Student Travel Award, sponsored by the Humanities for 2010. It is one of Julien (Graduate Student Supervisor ALISE/University of Washington only five shortlisted books. Award); Lisa Given (Martha Cook Information School. Four MLIS students were among Piper Research Prize, and UWO’s only 15 students selected from across 2010 Young Alumni Award of Merit), University of Toronto, Faculty of North America as the 2010-2012 and Margaret Mackey (Honorary Information Association of Research Libraries Fellowship, GSLIS, University of Illinois By Kathleen O’Brien Diversity Scholars. at Urbana-Champaign, Ill.). The iSchool hosted nearly 60 alumni at an OLA Super Conference reception in Toronto. Author, activist, journalist Donate to Ex Libris and blogger, Cory Doctorow, was a A tax-deductible donation or bequest helps us increase our activities. popular draw as keynote speaker of 20 ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011 the third annual student conference, professors from the MIS program joined Université de Montreal, École de Boundaries, Frontiers & Gatekeepers, in the celebration, where we heard from bibliothéconomie et des sciences held March 4 to 6. Professor Antoni Lewkowicz (Dean of Professor Heather MacNeil will be the Faculty of Arts), Cindy Streefkerk de l’information the next Associate Dean (Academic) (FOPLA president) and the charming By Isabelle Bourgey following the end of Professor Joan Mr. Ernest Côté (former OPL trustee, The winter semester at EBSI was Cherry’s term on July 1. In February, co-founder of FOPLA, and principal marked by the implementation of our Senior Fellow Wendy Newman won donor to the fund). revised PhD program. After almost 15 the Ontario Library Association’s McGill University, School of years without modifications (it has been President’s Award for Exceptional in place since 1997), it was definitely Achievement. U of T Art Centre Information Studies due for a rejuvenation. With a less curator and Museum Studies lecturer, By Peter McNally cumbersome course load and more Dr. Matthew Brower, has published a Dr. Carolyn Hank joined McGill’s emphasis on the thesis itself, the new book, Developing Animals: Wildlife and School of Information Studies as program can be completed in a more Early American Photography. The Faculty an assistant professor on January 1, prompt fashion than before (four years). is working with Coach House Institute 2011. Her dissertation, “Scholars The program is also now more centred Director, Dominique Scheffel-Dunand, and their Blogs: Characteristics, on each student’s research interests, to plan activities for McLuhan100, in Preferences, and Perceptions Impacting making it more engaging and satisfying. honour of the centenary of Marshall Digital Preservation,” reflects her On a more festive note, we are also McLuhan’s birth. interest in digital curation, scholarly planning the celebrations of the 50th The Alumni Spring Reunion will be communication, and digital publishing. anniversary of our school. All graduates held on May 26. The Faculty is proud January and February 2011 were of our programs are encouraged to to be hosting the next iConference, Feb. occupied interviewing candidates for update their contact information by 7-10, 2012. two new faculty positions. Areas of sending an email to ebsiinfo@ebsi. University of Ottawa, School of strength among candidates included: umontreal.ca. The Congrès des milieux documentaires du Québec,which will Information Studies bioinformatics, health information, human computer interaction, and take place in Montréal on December 1, By Lynne Bowker knowledge management. 2011, will be a good occasion to reunite In recognition of their 25th Major research grants received with other alumni. anniversary, the Friends of the Ottawa recently by the School’s faculty include: Dalhousie University, School of Public Library Association (FOPLA) $139,953 from SSHRC for Professors established a scholarship fund for Beheshti and Large to study, “Virtual Information Management students of the Master’s of Information environments as an intervention agent By Louise Spiteri Studies (MIS) program at the University in the information-seeking process of Dr. Louise Spiteri was appointed the of Ottawa. Members of FOPLA, the elementary school students”; $38,426 new director of the School in August, Ottawa Public Library Foundation and from FQRSC for Professor Elaine 2010. the University of Ottawa contributed Ménard to study, “Development of a Dalhousie’s fifth annual Information enough for the fund to reach over taxonomy for the indexing of digital without Borders MLIS student-led $105,000, ensuring that annual ordinary images in a multilingual conference featured several notable scholarships for future information retrieval context”; and $335,692 from speakers, including Hugh Ritchie, professionals in the National Capital NSERC for Professor Catherine industry manager for energy and Region can be awarded from the interest Guastavino to study, “Physical manufacturing at Open Text and Green earned from the fund. A reception characterization and perception of IT consultant Bill St. Arnaud. to honour the donors was held at vibration transmission of road bike The School was very saddened by the School of Information Studies components.” the death of Dr. Norman Horrocks, on January 12th, 2011. Students and OC, who was a pioneer and icon in the information-management profession during his long and glorious career. Upcoming Events The Masters of Information Management program, launched in Atlantic Provinces Library Canadian Library Association 2008, awarded its first certificates to Association Conference, Conference, three students during the Fall 2010 St. John’s, Nfld. Halifax, NS Convocation. Terry Tomchyshyn, Dick Ellis is organizing the Ex Michael Colborne is organizing Head of a Special Library with the Libris desk at the APLA Conference, the Ex Libris booth at the CLA Department of National Defence, May 16-19, in St. John’s, Nfld. conference, May 25-28, in Halifax. was chosenn as this year’s Outstanding Alumna. ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011 21

Milestones Compiled by Merlyn Beeckmans

Obituaries Toronto and North York library systems. for his dissertation She left the library field a decade ago to on Angus Mowat, Maureen Dolores (Diaz) Adams died become a grief-and-loss counsellor in librarian and father on March 19, 2011 in Toronto, six days Vancouver. of the writer Farley before her 87th birthday. She held a Lois Carrier died on November 5, Mowat. He was a BA (1949) and a BLS (1950) from the 2010 in Vancouver, at the age of 80. member of Ex Libris. University of Toronto. She worked as She came to University of British Sasenarain Deopersaud died on a children’s librarian in public libraries Columbia Library in 1966 as head of December 10, 2010 in Ottawa, at the in Niagara Falls and Welland, Ont., the social sciences division, and from age of 74. He was recognized by former Saskatoon, and Leeds, England. She 1984 until her retirement in 1988, was prime minister Paul Martin for his 27 and her librarian husband, John, became reference librarian in the humanities/ years of loyal service to the National puppeteers and performed in many social sciences division. Previously, she Library of Canada. schools in southern Ontario. had worked as a librarian in Edmonton William Gordon Dodds died on June Charles A. Armour died on December and Calgary. She received both BLS 19, 2010 in Comox, B.C., at the age 4, 2010 in Halifax, at the age of 76. and MLS degrees from University of of 69. He held an MA in history and He held a PhD in chemistry from Toronto. became an archivist at the Archives of University College, London, England, Prudence Doris Emily Clunie died on Ontario (1972) and later at the Public and taught at Mount Allison, N.B., January 24, 2011 in Toronto, at age 97. Archives of Canada. In 1981 he moved and Kingston College of Technology, She was a lieutenant in the Canadian to the Archives of Manitoba, becoming Kingston Upon Thames, England. Navy during WWII and a long-time provincial archivist in 1998. He A chance discovery of shipbuilding librarian in Niagara Falls and North championed the archival studies masters records in his family home in Taylor York, Ont. program at University of Manitoba. Village, N.B., changed the course of his career. He returned to England and Clifford Duxbury Collier died on Margaret Donnelly died on September did research into maritime shipbuilding February 21, 2011 in Toronto, at the age 2, 2010 in Toronto, at the age of 62. She at the Public Record Office and of 81. He was a dancer in Boris Volkoff ’s was the librarian at Crescent School for other British archives. In 1970, he Canadian Ballet Company and taught 25 years before her recent retirement. was appointed university archivist at dance in Toronto and London, Ont. He David Wilson Farris died on February Dalhousie University and, in addition earned an MLS and became an archivist 15, 2011 in Ottawa, at the age of 55. to acquiring university records, he and records manager, serving on two He held an MLS from University of expanded the collection to include Royal Commissions. One of his many Western Ontario (1979). His career British and Canadian shipping records, interests was the Ontario Genealogical as a librarian was spent at the Library a labour history, medical archive, theatre, Society, for which he created a database and Archives Canada, where he became business and music archives, and private and served as education coordinator a member of the Canadian subject manuscripts of historians and writers. for the Toronto branch. He was also division. Later, he became editor of He retired from Dalhousie in 1999. active in the Toronto chapter of the Canadian subject headings. Jane Austen Society of North America Rhoda Baxter died on December 23, and was an authority on dance in the Jacqueline ( Jacquie) Girouard died 2010 in Vancouver, at the age of 87. Regency period. His volunteer time was on February 16, 2011, at the age of 59. She was the head of the Fine Arts and divided between the genealogical society She held an MLIS from University Music Division at Vancouver Public and the Canadian Lesbian and Gay of Alberta (1986). She worked as a Library for many years, and previously Archives. librarian at U of A for 23 years, starting had served as a branch head at two VPL at Bibliothèque Saint-Jean in 1987 and branches. She was a devoted patron Constance Marie Corkum died on moving to Coutts Education/Physical of the arts and supporter of numerous March 2, 2011 in Mississauga, Ont., Education Library in 2003. She was charitable, cultural, and human rights at the age of 86. She held a BA from a regular reviewer of children’s books organizations. She received her degree Dalhousie University and an MLS from in French. In recognition of her long- in library science from University of University of Toronto. She was head standing assistance to international Toronto. librarian in Mississauga and head of students, she was given le prix children’s libraries in Etobicoke, Ont. Judy Capes died on October 30, 2010 Association Multiculturelle de l’Alberta She served as president of the Canadian in 2007. in Vancouver, at the age of 63, after a Library Association from 1978-1979. long and courageous battle with cancer. Jean Mary (Callander) Goodwin died She worked for many years in senior Stephen Foster Cummings died on on January 24, 2011 in Newmarket, administrative positions at Vancouver September 14, 2010 in London, Ont., Ont., at the age of 90. She was employed Public Library, and previously in at age 65. He was known to librarians as a full-time teacher-librarian at the 22 ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011

Scarborough Board of Education. BLS from UBC in 1969. Michael William Parkinson died on Anne Frances (Furnivall) Grasham Elaine LeFebvre died just days before September 11, 2010 in Calgary at the died on October 23, 2010 in Toronto, her 102nd birthday. Her career included age of 63. He held MAs in library at the age of 78. She earned a diploma posts in several business libraries such science and in philosophy, from the in library sciences at Ryerson and a as Sun Life Insurance Company and University of Western Ontario. He worker-in-the-community certificate Hydro Québec. She also established spent most of his career as an instructor from George Brown College. She several school libraries in the Montreal in the library information technology used these skills in volunteer work in district. From 1958-1961 she taught program, Southern Alberta Institute of downtown Toronto. the school-libraries course at L’École Technology (SAIT), serving as chair of the program at the time of his death. Richard Greene died on March de bibliothéconomie de l’Université 3, 2011 in Ottawa. He held a BA de Montréal. Her final position before Andre Preibish died on September (1965) and a BIBL (1966) from the retiring was at Town of Mount Royal 28 in Ottawa at the age of 88. He University of Montreal, and an MLS Library. She was very active in the was the retired director, Collections from McGill University. He was a Quebec Library Association, receiving Development Branch, National Library former chief librarian at University in 1996, along with her sister, the of Canada. of Ottawa. His career included being Outstanding Service Award of the Frederick Norman Hall Reeve died on director of Bibliothèque des lettres et Association des bibliothécaires du December 14, 2010 in Seattle, Wash., at des sciences humaines, Université de Quebec Library Association (ABQLA). the age of 71. He earned an MLS from Montréal, 1977-1989; director, Redpath Douglas Grant Lochhead died on University of Toronto and spent most of undergraduate area librarian, McGill March 15, 2011 in Sackville, N.B., at the his career in the book business. University; research and planning officer age of 88. He was a veteran of WWII. Margaret Rebecca (Douglas) for the Libraries Committee of the From 1951 to 1952 he was a librarian at Sexsmith died on September 21, 2010 Conference of Rectors and Principals of Victoria College, B.C., then at Cornell in Blenheim, Ont., at the age of 102. Quebec Universities, and chief librarian, University in 1952. From 1953 to 1960 She received a BA from University of Association of Universities and Colleges he was university librarian at Dalhousie Toronto in 1931. She married in 1936 of Canada. University, then director of libraries and raised a family in the N.W.T. before Cora Jewell Hastings died on January at York University in Toronto, and returning to Ontario and completing 30, 2011 in Lethbridge, Alta., at the age associate professor from 1960 to 1963. a library degree. Her library career was of 85. She held an MA from the School From 1963 to 1975 he was the librarian spent at Etobicoke Public Library at Massey College at the University of of Librarianship at the University of John ( Jack) Snell died on November 28, Washington. She was the founding Toronto and a full professor of English. In 1975 he moved to Sackville, N.B., to 2010 in Guelph, Ont., at the age of 97. coordinator of the Faculty of Education He was chief librarian of Guelph Public Curriculum Laboratory at the University become the director of Canadian studies at Mount Allison University until 1987. Library from 1950-1977. During his of Lethbridge in 1967. She retired in tenure the library was rebuilt, expanded 1984. He was appointed writer-in-residence at Mount Allison University in 1987 and and automated and a multicultural Norman Horrocks died in August, remained until his retirement in 1990. collection was added. He was a member 2010, at the age of 82. See page 8 for a In 2002, he was inducted as the first of the Guelph Historical Society memorial item. Poet Laureate for Sackville. He held the and Guelph Little Theatre. He was a Brenda Hurst died on September 27, following degrees: BA, BLS (McGill), member of Ex Libris. 2010 in Toronto, at the age of 75. She MA (U of T), D. Litt., FRSC and three Jean Snell (wife of Jack) died in held four university degrees and enjoyed honorary degrees. He was a member of October 2010 in Guelph, Ont., in her a distinguished career as a librarian at Ex Libris. 90s. She graduated from University of McGill University and at the National Alice (Czajkowska) McClymont died Western Ontario, studied journalism Research Council CISTI in Ottawa. on January 29, 2011 in Ottawa, at the at Columbia University in New York Leszek (Les) Karpinski died on age of 64. She held a BA (University and worked as executive assistant to the December 2, 2010 in Vancouver, at of Ottawa) and an MLS (McGill). chief librarian at London Public Library the age of 70. From 1969, he served From 1972 to 1998 she worked at the in London, Ont. She was an avid as a cataloguer, humanities reference National Library of Canada. Later, she fundraiser for the Guelph Museum. librarian, and bibliographer at the worked as a human resources consultant Jean-Guy Sylvestre (BA Hons, LPH, University of British Columbia library. for the federal government. She was a MA, Order of Canada, Member of He was the author of two editions member of Ex Libris. the Royal Society of Canada) died on of The Religious Life of Man: Guide to Margaret H. Morris died on March 9, September 26, 2010, at age 92. He was Basic Literature, and as bibliographer, 2011 in Newmarket, Ont., at age 87. She the director of National Library of built strong collections in the fields of worked as a librarian at Falconbridge Canada from 1968-1983. religious studies and German and Italian Nickel Mines Metallurgical Library in Robert David Albert Turner died on languages and literature. He received a Richmond Hill, Ont. November 11, 2010 in Oakville Ont., ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011 23 at the age of 61. He held a BA and an employment was at Halifax City On January 1, 2011, Dr. Colleen Cook MLS. He was an avid book-collector Regional Library (1969-1973), followed became McGill University’s Trenholme and active member of the Oakville by Saskatchewan Provincial Library dean of libraries. She arrived from Historical Society. His special interests (1974-1981). She earned a BLS (1960) Texas A&M University, where she were military and aviation history. and an MLS (1974) from University of served as dean of libraries and holder of Dr. Jean-Pierre Wallot died in August Toronto. the Sterling C. Evans endowed chair. 2010. He was a former national Garth Homer retired in 2010 after a She holds BA and MLS degrees from archivist of Canada. He presided over 31-year career at Okanagan College/ University of Texas at Austin and a PhD the creation of the National Archives Okanagan University College Library in higher education administration from Legislation. In addition, he was tireless in Kelowna, B.C., where he served Texas A&M. Cook helped develop and in his efforts and oversight of the as supervisor of public services and, promote LibQUAL+®, the premier Gatineau Preservation Centre. latterly, as business librarian. He received assessment tool for measuring library- service quality internationally. Jean Collins-Williams died on March his MLS from University of British 24, 2011 in Toronto, at the age of 91. Columbia. Kathleen DeLong, associate university She held an MA, BLS and PHD. Dr. Gloria Leckie, current LIS librarian for human resources and She spent 15 years with the Ontario coordinator at the Faculty of teaching/learning, University of Alberta, government, retiring as chief librarian at Information and Media Studies (FIMS) was one of 15 leaders in university the Ministry of Labour. University of Western Ontario, will and college libraries appointed UCLA retire on June 30, 2011. She worked Senior Fellow for 2010. She attended Retirements alongside Dr. Catherine Ross (see a three-week program at UCLA in below) as associate dean of FIMS from August 2010. Kathy Carter, BLS (University of 2000-2007. She is also currently chair of Elizabeth Denham, a graduate of the Alberta, 1974), retired on March 11, the London, Ont., Public Library Board. masters of archival studies program 2011 after 26 years in technical services Dr. Catherine Ross, long time FIMS at SLAIS at University of British at University of Alberta Libraries, University of Western Ontario faculty Columbia, has been named information culminating with 15 years as coordinator member, retired in July, 2010. She was and privacy commissioner for British of bibliographic services. associate dean, Faculty of Graduate Columbia. She is currently assistant Michael Colborne retired from his Studies (1993-1995) and dean of FIMS privacy commissioner of Canada. position as coordinator of user services, (2002-2007). Dr. Ross taught a wide Laura Emery has been appointed chief Nova Scotia Provincial Library, on selection of masters and doctoral courses librarian of Eastern Counties Regional March 31, 2010. He holds a BA from in library sciences. Library (N.S.). Previously, she worked Mount Allison University and graduated Sheila Wallace retired at the end of for Chinook Regional Library, the from the College of Librarianship 2010 from Emily Carr University of Art New Brunswick Library Service and Wales, in Aberystwyth. He held a variety and Design Library in Vancouver, where University of New Brunswick Library. of positions in Nova Scotia libraries for she served as university librarian for the Kristen Hearns has been appointed 15 years, as well as executive positions past 18 years. member services officer for the on the boards of CLA and NSLA. He Canadian Research Knowledge Network was the first recipient of the Norman Appointments (CRKN). Her task is to increase Horrocks Award for Library Leadership member engagement. Kristin is a recent in Nova Scotia. (We apologize. The Larry Alford has been appointed chief MLS graduate of University of Western above item appeared in the Fall 2010 librarian at University of Toronto and Ontario. issue of ELAN. Mr. Colborne’s name will begin his appointment in August was incorrectly rendered as Collins.) 2011. He is currently at Temple Lenard Lawless has been hired as access services librarian at Cape Judy Deon retired from Selkirk College University, where he has been vice Breton University. His responsibilities Library, Castlegar, B.C., on August provost and university librarian since include coordinating access services – 31, 2010, after 33 years as cataloguer 2005, and dean of libraries since 2007. circulation, reserves and interlibrary reference librarian, information literacy His responsibilities currently include the loan. He received his MLIS from instructor and library department Paley Library system, Ginsburg Health Dalhousie University and most recently head. She was also instrumental in Science Library, Pediatric Medicine worked at University of Manitoba. implementing the library’s automation Library and Temple University Press. system, and was a recipient of a major He has also been involved in library Troy Myers has been hired as the new teaching award. She received her MLS operations, chairing the Board of CEO for South Shore Regional Library from University of British Columbia. Trustees of the Online Computer (N.S.). He has been working as a Center, which serves 72,000 libraries. manager for Halifax Public Libraries. Sylvia Duffus retired on December 31, He holds a BA and an MLS from 2010, from Edmonton Public Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Julia Reinhart was appointed director where she had been the business Hill. of the Alberta Public Library Electronic librarian since July 1981. Her previous Network (APLEN), effective October 24 ELAN Number 49/Spring 2011

18, 2010. She served as CEO of the Library, University of Alberta. Shortgrass Library System, in Medicine Trish Chatterley, a librarian at the Hat, for two years. She was previously John W. Scott Health Sciences Library, Corrections acting head librarian for Brooks Public University of Alberta, won the Medical In the Fall 2010 issue of ELAN Library and a library manager for the Library Association EBSCO/MLA (No. 48): London District Catholic School Board, Annual Meeting Grant. The $1,000 • The information under “BC in Ontario. grant, for travel and conference expenses, News” was reprinted from the James Rout is the new university enables presenters like Trish to attend previous issue. The updated librarian at Emily Carr University the annual meeting. version was sent out to all of Art and Design in Vancouver. He Wendy Phillips, a graduate of the members on the Ex Libris follows Sheila Wallace, who retired in SLAIS program, Masters of Arts in electronic list and also a December, 2010. James was formerly Children’s Literature,” and a teacher- hard copy was mailed to head of the library and archives at The librarian in Richmond, B.C., is the members in January 2011. If Banff Centre. 2010 winner of the Governor-General’s any readers have not received Sandra Singh is the new city librarian Award for English-language children’s this replacement item, please at Vancouver Public Library. She came literature. She won the award for her contact Frances Davidson- to VPL from University of British novel, Fishtailing, about the emotional Arnott (see below). Columbia where she was director of turmoil faced by nfour Vancouver high- the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre. school students. She had previously held two senior management positions at VPL and, while there, led an award-winning national project, Working Together, Our New & Improved Website! which involves community planning The Ex Libris website has been converted to a more convenient and readily of services to socially excluded updated format using Wiki type resources. We will be able to communicate communities. She is a graduate of more readily with our membership and also interested librarians, archivists, SLAIS at UBC. etc., who may be attracted by our activities. It will allow us to have more Awards contributors for the website and speed up the flow of information via the web. Check out the changes and additions at http://exlibris.ischool.utoronto.ca/ Dr. Fiona Black, of the School of Thank to our webmaster, Cameron Riddle, for his hard work. Information Management at Dalhousie University, has been awarded a nominated research fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH) at The University Send contributions and of Edinburgh, Scotland. She will spend ELAN suggestions to: the autumn focusing on her major Number 49/Spring 2011 Frances Davidson-Arnott project, funded by the Social Sciences ISSN 1709-1179 3 Rodarick Dr. and Humanities Council of Canada, West Hill, ON M1C 1W4 entitled, “Investigating Complexity Published twice a year by: [email protected] in Information Studies: the Example Ex Libris Association Please include ELA or ELAN in the subject of Print Culture and Geographic c/o Faculty of Information line of your e-mail. Information Studies.” University of Toronto Linda Burridge, university librarian, 140 St. George St. Deadline for next issue: Brandon University (Manitoba), Toronto, ON M5S 3G6 August 10, 2011 received the YWCA Woman of http://exlibris.ischool.utoronto.ca Distinction Award on March 3, 2011. ELAN reserves the right to edit The citation mentioned her strong Editor: Gilda Swartz contributions. We use Canadian Press style support for Aboriginal women’s literary Production: and the Canadian Oxford Dictionary. culture. Amanda Braun Ontario Library Association Ex Libris Association acknowledges with thanks support from the Ontario Library Thane Chambers has been awarded Newsletter Committee: Association, Canadian Library Association, a $10,000 grant for a research project Merlyn Beeckmans, looking into the roles of academic Faculty of Information at University of Frances Davidson-Arnott, Toronto and the Library Services Centre. health-sciences librarians in the health- Diane Henderson, Vivienne James, sciences research process. She works Shirley Lewis, Jean Weihs for the John W. Scott Health Sciences