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A Tour of the Royal Canadian Military Institute Library W Number 62/Fall 2017 ELAN ELAN Ex Libris Association Newsletter www.exlibris.ca INSIDE THIS ISSUE An Edwardian Interlude: A Tour of 1 the Royal Canadian Military Institute Library An Edwardian Interlude: A Tour of the Royal By Tom Eadie Canadian Military Institute Library President’s Report 2 By Tom Eadie By Elizabeth Ridler n May 15, 2017, a cadre Ex Libris Biography Project 2 of Ex Libris members was By Nancy Williamson given a tour of the Royal Canadian Military Institute Library W. Kaye Lamb Award for Service to Seniors 3 O By Rick Ficek by Librarian Penny Lipman. The Royal Canadian Military News We Are Watching 3 Institute (RCMI) was founded in 1890, and the cornerstone of the original RCMI Librarian Penny Lipman (standing) Letter to the Editor 4 building was laid in 1907. That building, conducted the tour. Technology Unmasked: Makerspaces 5 so long a part of the streetscape of By Stan Orlov University Avenue in Toronto, was sold in 2010. Four years later the RCMI was Credit Overdue 6 rehoused in the first six floors of a new By John Warrener condominium building on the site. The institute’s granite facade was preserved Why I Became a Library Technician 7 By Doug Willford for the new construction in its original location, 426 University Avenue. Early weaponry is displayed overhead. GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: DEFUNCT 8 Inside, the RCMI Library maintains LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS the Edwardian style set by the facade, The Canadian Library Council, Inc., with dark wooden bookshelves, library English. (Well, Wolfe won, dammit.) 1941–1946 By Lorne Bruce ladders to reach elevated parts of the The collection size is somewhat collection, and realia such as swords indeterminate (through much of its Library Treasures of Britain: The Lincoln 10 and dioramas featuring Victorian toy history the library has been managed by Cathedral Library soldiers. Current library technology is volunteers from the membership, and By Guy Robertson unobtrusive. A self-described “special record-keeping has sometimes been institution that focuses on the provision idiosyncratic), but a figure of 30,000 Libraries Named after Librarians 11 By Suzette Giles of educational and charitable activities,” volumes has been mentioned. The it has the appearance of a well- collection has outgrown its quarters, Book Reviews 12 appointed private club, with formal and and weeding and storage are issues. Edited by Susan Ibbetson informal dining areas (interesting menu The library, its collection, and and a damned fine wine list), museum, the challenges facing the current Crisis for Saskatchewan Public Libraries 13 and gymnasium. Something of the librarian engaged the Ex Libris By Michael Shires character of the institute is captured by group. And the library space itself the fact that women were excluded from is compellingly attractive to old- News from the Provinces 14 membership until 1972, prior to which school book persons. It is obvious News from Canadian 17 time there was a ladies’ entrance, to be why the space is pressed into service Library/Information Studies Schools used when women were invited to dine. as a site for dinners and weddings. The RCMI Library is the largest The tour was followed by a Milestones 18 private military library in Canada. lively lunch at The Merchant Largely based on gifts, the collection (a “traveller’s tavern” at provides interesting resources for 181 University Avenue, featuring military historians, though it is craft beers, Canadian wine, and an primarily a members’ reading collection. eclectic menu). Thanks to Vivienne n It also consists primarily of works in James for organizing this tour. 2 ELAN Number 62/Fall 2017 President’s Report Ex Libris Biography By Elizabeth Ridler Project am pleased to report accepted the vice-president’s position, By Nancy Williamson that the Canadian to be confirmed with the election of Federation of officers at the 2017 AGM. Thanks to s of August 1, 2017, the ILibrary Associations/ Chair of the Website Committee Lorne biography database comprises Fédération canadienne Bruce who, in co-operation with Bob 112 names. Recent additions des associations de Henderson, oversees the Ex Libris Ainclude Katharine Greenfield, bibliothèques (CFLA- listserv and website. Congratulations Brian Land, Fred Landon, James FCAB) — of which Ex Libris is a to our Archivist, Nancy Williamson, Talman, and Maureen Woods. In member — sent a letter of protest to for 112 biographies of notable the works is Kent Haworth. the Government of Saskatchewan with Canadian librarians, published in the We have begun to receive regard to the severe financial and service Ex Libris database and including the biographies from living retired cutbacks planned for Saskatchewan biography of the late Brian Land. librarians, which are very helpful for public libraries in the 2017 provincial (See the article by Nancy Williamson later use. Please keep them coming! n budget. Saskatchewan citizens protested at top right.) Vivienne James arranged Contact Nancy Williamson. so vigorously against these cuts that a most interesting tour of the Royal the provincial government returned Canadian Military Institute Library on the library funding to its previous level. May 15. (See the cover article by Tom Write for ELAN (See the article by Michael Shires in Eadie in this issue.) Bob Henderson this issue, page 13). This spring the reports that membership is stable The Newsletter Committee welcomes Government of Ontario also moved and may increase slightly this year. contributions from our members. to defund a Toronto Public Library Thank you to Rick Ficek, Chairman reference service that served the entire of the W. Kaye Lamb Committee, We are seeking articles, news items, and province, on the grounds of lack of use. who has advertised across Canada ideas that you think would be of interest This funding cut was reversed within for nominations for the 2018 Award to Ex Libris members for publication 24 hours once the public was for service to seniors; the CFLA- in ELAN. Please submit your articles informed by librarians and other FCAB has helped publicize the on items of interest to our members, researchers that the rationale for the award. (See the article by Rick including your memoirs of early days reduction was based on outdated Ficek in this issue, on page 3.) or important figures in librarianship, figures and that usage of the reference Lorne Bruce and Peter McNally library history, your own career, and service actually was increasing! honour the 150th anniversary your current activities in the field. Be sure to set aside November 6 for of Confederation with articles the Ex Libris 2017 Annual Conference throughout this issue. We especially need contributions and AGM. (See program information I wish to thank all Ex Libris to our regular feature, “Why in the Upcoming Events box, below.) members and board members for I Became a Librarian.” The Ex Libris board welcomed Tom their support and participation in Eadie and Wendy Newman as elected the Ex Libris Association during For submission information, n new board members; Tom Eadie has my second year as President. see the back page. Upcoming Events November 6, 2017 — Ex Libris Association 2017 Annual Conference and AGM The conference will be held at Northern District Branch, Toronto Public Library, Orchard View Boulevard and Yonge Street. Join us to catch up with friends and enjoy the presentations: Ann Cox, Manager, Metadata And Regions, Libraries and Archives, English Service, CBC, will speak on Libraries of the Future and Past — CBC Archives. Loryl MacDonald, Interim Chief Librarian, Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, University of Toronto, will speak on Libraries of the Past and Future — Rare Book Libraries. Arlene Chan, retired Librarian Manager, Toronto Public Library, will speak on Chinese Canadians, the New Reference Library, and Chinese Canadian Archives. Ex Libris Fall 2017 Toronto Library Tour ELA members are asked to watch their email for information on the fall library tour. ELAN Number 62/Fall 2017 3 W. Kaye Lamb Award for Service to Seniors Celebrating 150 Years By Rick Ficek of Canadian Libraries: National Library his biennial award is a major activity of the Ex Libris Association (ELA) of Canada (NLC)/ and is co-sponsored by the Canadian Federation of Library Associations/ Bibliothèque Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques (CFLA- Nationale du Canada TFCAB). It is given, when merited, in honour of William Kaye Lamb, the first National Librarian of Canada, Dominion Archivist, and eminent historian n 1883 Sir John A. Macdonald (1904–1999). Any Canadian public, academic, or special library is eligible. said “Canada really ought to have a The award recognizes a library that has developed an ongoing service, nationalI library,” but attempts to have program, or procedure of benefit to seniors and/or a design and organization the Library of Parliament fill this role of buildings or facilities that improve access and encourage use by seniors. proved unsuccessful. Establishment in We urge you to nominate an outstanding library or ask the library to apply. 1950 of the Canadian Bibliographic Centre, and recommendations by the Time is short — the deadline for the 2018 award is November 30, 2017! 1951 Massey Commission, preceded the 1952 parliamentary legislation. From its The winning library receives an award of $500, a mounted framed certificate, and start in 1953, the NLC’s administration “bragging rights” via Canada-wide publicity in the Spring 2018 issue of ELAN. was highly integrated with what was An ELA committee reviews the submissions and makes a recommendation to the later named the National Archives. n executives of the Ex Libris Board. The NLC embarked upon projects of national importance: creating the Canadian Union Catalogue; publishing a current national bibliography, Canadiana (1951–); exercising its legal To apply, please provide: depository privileges for every title • library name published or printed in Canada; and • statement of the service or facility of benefit to the senior population transferring 300,000 volumes from served (and, if available, photographs, promotional or advertising materials the Library of Parliament.
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