2012 Honour Roll

Congratulations to the members of the Canadian library and information services community who have been recognized in 2012 for their contributions to the profession and to Canadian society!

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Catherine Austen
CLA Young Adult Book Award
Canadian Library Association

Beth Barlow
Library Advocate Award
British Columbia Library Trustees Association

Robin Bergart
OCULA’s Award for Special Achievement
Ontario Library Association

Bibliothèque Christian Roy
Prix Innovation des services documentaires du Québec
Congrès des milieux documentaires du Québec

Bibliothèque de l’Université Laval
Prix Innovation des services documentaires du Québec
Congrès des milieux documentaires du Québec

Ronald B. Bond
CRKN Ron MacDonald Distinguished Service Award
Canadian Research Knowledge Network

Brantford Public Library
OLA Archival and Preservation Achievement Award
Ontario Library Association

Jim Brett
OLA President’s Award for Exceptional Achievement
Ontario Library Association

Jim Brett
Academic Librarianship Award
Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations

Rita Burgess
Manitoba Library Service Award
Manitoba Library Association

Calgary Freedom to Read Week Committee
CLA Award for the Advancement of Intellectual Freedom in Canada
Canadian Library Association

Barbara Campbell
Denis Marshall Memorial Award For Excellence in Law Librarianship
Canadian Association of Law Libraries

Marilyn Cavanaugh
LAA President’s Award
Library Association of Alberta

Carmelita Cechetto-Shea
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

Centre d’accès à l’information juridique
Hugh Lawford Award for Excellence in Legal Publishing
Canadian Association of Law Libraries

Jas Cheema
Super Trustee Award
British Columbia Library Trustees Association

Barbara Chu
SLA Toronto President’s ward
SLA Toronto Chapter

Peter Clinton
CARL Award for Distinguished Service to Research Librarianship
Canadian Association of Research Libraries

Barbara Clubb
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

Sam Coghlan
OLA’s Larry Moore Distinguished Service Award
Ontario Library Association

Gwen Collee
Honorary Life Member Award
Saskatchewan Libraries Trustees’ Association

Linda Cook
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

Coquitlam Public Library
W. Kaye Lamb Award for Service to Seniors
Canadian Library Association

Brad Corbett
MSLA School Administrator Award for Distinguished Service
Manitoba School Library Association

Emma Cross
CLA Best Poster Presentation Award
Canadian Library Association

M.J. D’Elia
OCULA’s Award for Special Achievement
Ontario Library Association

Nicole Dalmer
CLA Student Article Award
Canadian Library Association

Ellen Donogh
MSLA Distinguished Service Award
Manitoba School Library Association

Bernard Dowling
OSLA’s Teacher-Librarian of the Year Award
Ontario Library Association

Henri Dupuis
MSLA Outstanding Teacher-Librarian of the Year
Manitoba School Library Association

Jane Dysart
Leadership and Management Division Distinguished Member Award
Special Libraries Association

Edmonton Public Library
Award of Excellence
Alberta Library Trustees Association

Kae Elgie
CLA / Alan MacDonald Mentorship Award
Canadian Library Association

Robin Elliott
Helmut Kallmann Award for Distinguished Service
Canadian Association of Music Libraries

Patrick Ellis
Outstanding Alumni Award
Dalhousie School of Information Management Associated Alumni

Kirsty Farquharson
Super Trustee Award
British Columbia Library Trustees Association

Helen Fisher
OSLA’s Administrator of the Year Award
Ontario Library Association

Martha Foote
SLA Legal Division Thomson Reuters Westlaw Award for Career Achievement
Special Libraries Association

Matthew Forsythe
CLA Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award
Canadian Library Association

Shonna Froebel
OPLA’s Leadership in Adult Readers’ Advisory
Ontario Library Association

Émilie Gagnon
Member of the Year Award
SLA Eastern Canada Chapter

Hinton Municipal Library
Lois Hole Award
Alberta Library Trustees Association

Ernie Ingles
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

Christine Jacobs
Anne Galler Award for Outstanding Library Service
Association des bibliothécaires du Québec Library Association

Eva Jurczyk
Login Canada Student Paper Prize
Canadian Health Libraries Association

Don Kinder
Academic Librarianship Award
Ontario Confederation of University Faculty Associations

Lorie Kloda
CLA Robert H. Blackburn Distinguished Paper Award
Canadian Library Association

Denise Koufogiannakis
CLA Robert H. Blackburn Distinguished Paper Award
Canadian Library Association

Marcel Lajeunesse
Tremaine Medal
Bibliographical Society of Canada

Michael Lajoie-Wilkinson
OLA’s Media and Communications Award
Ontario Library Association

Daniel Lee
ProQuest Dialog Member Achievement Award
Special Libraries Association

Librarians Without Borders
Nonprofit Tagline Award (Category: Education)
Getting Attention

Katrine Mallan
CLA Robert H. Blackburn Distinguished Paper Award
Canadian Library Association

Pilar Martinez
CLA/Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship
Canadian Library Association

Sheryl Mackay
Library Advocate Award
British Columbia Library Trustees Association

Margaret MacLean
Emile Theriault Library and Information Technology Award
Nova Scotia Library Association

Lori McCay-Peet
Thomson Reuters Doctoral Dissertation Proposal Scholarship
American Society for Information Science and Technology

Helena Merriam
NISOD Excellence Award
National Institute for Staff & Organizational Development

Debbie Millward
Outstanding Information Professional Award
SLA Western Canada Chapter

Carole Moore
OCULA’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Ontario Library Association

Ann Morrison
Honoured Member of CALL
Canadian Association of Law Libraries

Gillian Nowlan
CLA Emerging Leader Award
Canadian Library Association

Kit Pearson
CLA Book of the Year for Children Award
Canadian Library Association

People for Education
OSLA’s Award for Special Achievement
Ontario Library Association

Kathleen Pine
LISAA Distinguished Alumni Award
uAlberta Library and Information Studies Alumni Association

Shirley Pineo
LBANS Honourary Lifetime Membership Award
Library Boards Association of Nova Scotia

Humayun Rachid
Honoured Member of CALL
Canadian Association of Law Libraries

Sophie Regalado
CHLA/ABSC Canadian Hospital Librarian of the Year Award
Canadian Health Libraries Association

Jennifer Richard
APLA Merit Award
Atlantic Provinces Library Association

Maria Ripley
OALT/ABO Presidential Award
Ontario Association of Library Technicians

Ken Roberts
CLA Outstanding Service to Librarianship Award
Canadian Library Association

Ken Roberts
OPLA’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Ontario Library Association

Margaret Rule
OLBA’s  W.J.Robertson Medallion for Librarian of the Year
Ontario Library Association

Toni Samek
3M National Teaching Fellowship
Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education

Scholars GeoPortal
OLITA’s Award for Technological Innovation
Ontario Library Association

Joy Shanfield
SLA Toronto Member of the Year
SLA Toronto Chapter

Linda Slater
Margaret Ridley Charlton Award for Outstanding Achievement
Canadian Health Libraries Association

Toni Smigelski
Punch Jackson Award of Excellence in Library Service
Library Association of Alberta

Robert Smith
CLA Best Poster Presentation Award
Canadian Library Association

Bonnie Starr
Brodart/OLA Technical Services Award
Ontario Library Association

Dale Storie
CHLA/ABSC Emerging Leader Award
Canadian Health Libraries Association

University of British Columbia, School of Library, Archival and Information Studies
Award for Academic Excellence in Records and Information Management Education
ARMA International Educational Foundation

Doug Vaisey
Norman Horrocks Award for Library Leadership
Nova Scotia Library Association

University of Waterloo Library
IFLA International Marketing Award
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions

Ray Watson
Merit Award
New Brunswick Library Trustees Association

Kent Weaver
Academic Librarians Distinguished Service Award
Canadian Association of University Teachers

Susan White
Ann Connor Brimer Book Award
Nova Scotia Library Association

Paul Whitney
Gray Campbell Distinguished Service Award
Association of Book Publishers of British Columbia

Margaret Ann Wilkinson
OLA’s Les Fowlie Intellectual Freedom Award
Ontario Library Association

Jane Willwerth
Stephanie Downs Memorial Award
Dalhousie University, School of Information Management

Windsor Public Library
CLA/OCLC Award for Innovative Technology
Canadian Library Association

Anne Woodsworth
FIAA Outstanding Alumni Award
Faculty of Information Alumni Association

If we have accidentally left anyone off this list, please let us know at cla.govlib@gmail.com

Celebrating 20 Years of Passion, Curiosity, and A Desire to Help

by Jennifer Green

Passion, curiosity, and a desire to help or teach others. These are just some of the qualities information professionals have; Ulla de Stricker, Rebecca Jones, and Jane Dysart have them in spades, and they’re why these women are so successful in their field. In 1992, these three information professionals left stable jobs to start their own consulting businesses, and twenty years later, we celebrate their entrepreneurial success.

Jane Dysart and Rebecca Jones

Starting your own business is never an easy decision, particularly when so many new enterprises fail to survive past the first year. Jane Dysart and Rebecca Jones founded Dysart & Jones Associates with a clear vision of how they wanted work and what they wanted to do with their clients. What kept them going, explains Rebecca, was deciding that “if we weren’t having fun that we needed to get out of the situation.”

Not surprisingly, running your own business means you have to take risks sometimes, but Jane and Rebecca are quick to say that while one of them might have to prod the other into accepting a project, later the roles will reverse. Maintaining that balance between stress and having fun and remembering their original vision for their business are why these entrepreneurs are so well known in the consulting field. “Your skills can be used in so many places, so don’t limit yourself,” says Jane. “See what gets your juices flowing and what you feel passionate about. You have to like what you do, enjoy your work, and then you will make a difference.”

Having worked with Jane and Rebecca long before their business was founded, Stephen Abram, VP Strategic Partnerships and Markets for Gale Cengage, commented that “few have the track record of success…accomplished by Dysart and Jones. Combined with their intelligence, vision, integrity, and belief in themselves and their clients, Jane and Rebecca are role models for our profession.”

Ulla de Stricker

Going with her gut and remembering that original passion she had for the job is also what has kept Ulla de Stricker on a successful path. As the founder and president of de Stricker Associates, Ulla originally started her own consulting firm to “venture into new territory.” Ulla’s desire to provide a valuable service to her clients “and leave them better off” is what drives her most. “Customer service is key,” she says, and like Rebecca and Jane, Ulla also believes that enjoying what you do and listening to your intuition is important for success, emphasizing that “being one’s honest self on the job is a strength, and letting passion guide career choices is powerful because it unifies ‘who I am’ with ‘what I do.’”

For many new graduates, the job market might be looking a little bleak, particularly this past summer with all of the news articles about the relevance of libraries today. It would be easy for Rebecca, Jane, and Ulla to feel that sense of dread themselves, but they haven’t. In fact, it seems that times like these are when these entrepreneurs thrive most! Take a look at their respective websites, and all of them are speaking at or organizing conferences, writing articles, and blogging about staying relevant, strategic planning, self-promotion, and being indispensable in your field. For them, being an information professional is all about thinking beyond the degree they earned in library school and, according to Ulla, “seeking out opportunities with potential [by] studying the world around us—demographics, climate, the public sentiment for a start—because developments in that world will drive future public investment and consumer market choices.”

Assuming that working in a bricks-and-mortar library is the only career option available to those with a library degree is limiting, and grads “need to look at how they apply their masters in many jobs that aren’t in libraries,” says Rebecca. “They need to look at the masters education as learning a way to think, a way to understand how people apply information, how information is created, flows and develops.”

In addition to this, Ulla, Rebecca, and Jane feel strongly about passing on knowledge and information to others so goals and expectations are clear. All three women thrive on mentoring new professionals and long-time colleagues, not because it makes them look good but because they enjoy seeing others succeed as they have. “When I’ve had the privilege to be a manager or a mentor, nothing makes me happier than watching those individuals excel, watching them move beyond me, watching them truly reach their potential,” says Rebecca.

While Jane herself has been a mentor to many information professionals throughout her career, she, too, has had “some great mentors and bosses” who’ve helped her create and develop conferences and given her room to experiment and grow over the years, including Tom Hogan and Alan Meckler.

Connie Crosby of Crosby Group Consulting had nothing but praise for Ulla de Stricker, her co-recipient of the 2011 Outstanding Teacher Award from the University of Toronto’s iSchool Institute, and her mentoring skills: “After one of my first meetings with her she encouraged me not just to observe, but also actively participate in the discussion. I realized then that she valued my opinion, and I appreciated the confidence she placed in me.”

Being passionate about your work and taking a not-so-straight path to success aren’t principles that these women apply just to their own lives, another reason for their achievements over the years. They’re all believers that libraries and organizations should be doing the same and taking risks, keeping up with trends and changes, and developing a clear vision for their businesses if they want to provide the best services possible to their clients. It all comes down to asking “what’s the worst thing that can happen if you try this?” a phrase Jane is known for.

Twenty years ago, Ulla, Jane, and Rebecca all took a big step that was going to have an impact on their lives whether it was good or bad. Thanks to some good intuition, a little curiosity, and an overwhelming amount of enthusiasm and interest in looking at the big picture, these three entrepreneurs have done more than thrive in their field, they’ve become powerhouses. None of their success, though, came without a great deal of hard work, long hours, and admittedly some mistakes. The time and effort, though, have been worth it–ask any of them! “I have stimulating work where I can be creative and fun,” enthuses Jane. “What more could you ask?”

For more information:

• de Stricker Associates
• Dysart and Jones Associates

Jennifer Green is the Readers’ Advisory Librarian at the Oshawa Public Libraries.

Dalhousie SIM: Fiona Black promoted to Full Professor

The School of Information Management is very pleased to announce that Dr. Fiona Black has been promoted to the rank of Full Professor, effective July 1, 2012. Since her arrival at the School of Information Management in 2001, Dr. Black has worked tirelessly to move the School forward, both in her capacity as a “regular” faculty member, and as former School director. Dr. Black teaches in two of the programs offered within the School of Information Management (the Master of Library and Information Studies and the Master of Information Management).  The high quality of Dr. Black’s teaching is supported clearly by the glowing recommendations she has received from current and former students, as well by the consistently high SRI (student rating of instructor) scores that she has earned over the years. Dr. Black places a very high value on engaging students in the learning process, and is always innovative, flexible, and responsive to student needs.

Dr. Black’s scholarly activities are prodigious, timely, and innovative; more importantly, perhaps, is their positive impact on the discipline.  Of particular note is the continued high quality of Dr. Black’s research productivity even when she carried a significant administrative load.  Dr. Black typifies the Renaissance model of scholarly research in the true meaning of diversity and breadth of scope.

Dr. Black’s contributions to the School, the Faculty of Management, the University, and Information Management discipline and profession have been nothing short of exemplary. Dr. Black can always be counted on to work collaboratively and collegially in a large number of capacities, and to do so with good grace, humour, compassion, intelligence, and kindness.  We at the School are fortunate to work with such a gracious, giving, collaborative, and generous colleague.

Please feel free to leave Fiona a note of congratulations on the blog.

Louise Spiteri
Director, School of Information Management

Ann Curry Named UBC Professor Emerita

Source: http://www.slais.ubc.ca/news/current-news.htm

The School of Library, Archival and Information Studies, The iSchool at The University of British Columbia is pleased to announce Dr. Ann Curry has been named a UBC Professor Emerita.

Dr. Curry was a faculty member at SLAIS from 1990 to 2007, and is also an alumna of the School, earning her MLS from UBC in 1980. She holds a BA and BLS from the University of Alberta, and her Ph.D. is from the University of Sheffield. Dr. Curry is renowned for her inspirational teaching, for which she received both the prestigious UBC Killam Teaching Award and the ALISE Award for Teaching Excellence in Library & Information Science.

Her research focuses on censorship and intellectual freedom, as well as access to information issues associated with controversial topics and with restricted access for specific groups. She has a lengthy and successful association with the Library Association of Alberta, the British Columbia Library Association and the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association, where she worked to defend and promote the principles of intellectual freedom in Canada. Currently she is examining information ethics and the influence of the internet and social media on the changing nature of information access.

Dr. Curry left the University of British Columbia in 2007 to take the position of Director for the School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Alberta. She served in that role until 2011, and is currently a Professor in the Faculty of Extension Graduate Program in Communication and Technology at the University of Alberta in Edmonton.

Canadian Library Support Staff Day Proclamation

Support staff are essential to the success of Canada’s libraries. They perform invaluable service that is worthy of national recognition and I am pleased that we are able to do so during October.

Canadian Library Month is celebrated in October and we will recognize Friday, October 21, 2011 as Canadian Library Support Staff Day. The purpose of the day is to celebrate and show our appreciation for the work of library technicians, library assistants, library clerks, pages, shelvers, and all other support staff members who perform daily miracles in our public, private, school, government, academic, and corporate libraries.

On behalf of the Canadian Library Association I am very pleased to proclaim October 21, 2011 as “Canadian Library Support Staff Day”.

Karen Adams
CLA President

Red Deer Public Library Receives 2011 CLA/Information Today Award for Innovative Technology

(Ottawa, April 18) The Canadian Library Association / Association canadienne des bibliothèques is pleased to announce that the 2011 recipient of the CLA/Information Today Award for Innovative Technology is Red Deer Public Library for their project Engaging Community on the Web: Red Deer Public Libraries Election Forum. The award is given in recognition of the ground breaking and innovative use of technology to foster community awareness and engagement in the political process.

Red Deer Public Library has changed the way libraries define engaging the community. Their innovative marketing and promotion of community involvement in the political process has changed and will continue to change the way libraries, librarians and library services are perceived and valued by their communities and the general public in Red Deer, Alberta.

One of the most innovative aspects of their project was the simplicity of the message, and broad reach into the community using candidate blogs and comments, social media and live video streaming of Election Central. The public engagement in the election and the continued engagement in the library identify this project as an exciting new representation of the ability of libraries to serve their communities!

The CLA/Information Today Award is presented annually to honour a member or members of CLA for innovative use and application of technology in a Canadian library setting. The Award is generously sponsored by Information Today, Inc. and will be presented at the CLA 2011 National Conference & Trade Show in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the World Trade & Conference Centre, May 25 – 28, 2011.

The Canadian Library Association / Association canadienne des bibliothèques is Canada’s largest national and broad-based library association, representing the interests of public, academic, school and special libraries, professional librarians and library workers, and all those concerned about enhancing the quality of life of Canadians through information and literacy.

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Media Contact: Elaine DeBonis
Assistant Director, Timmins Public Library
edebonis@ntl.sympatico.ca

Allan Wilson named 2011 recipient of CLA/Ken Haycock Award

(Ottawa, April 18, 2011) Allan Wilson, Chief Librarian, Prince George Public Library, has been named 2011 recipient of the CLA/Ken Haycock Award for Promoting Librarianship. This award honours individuals who have demonstrated exceptional success in enhancing public recognition and appreciation of librarianship. Wilson’s inclusive, dynamic approach to raising the awareness of libraries and promoting their value – especially in northern British Columbia – placed him first in a pool of exceptional candidates for this year’s award.

As Prince Rupert’s Chief Librarian, Wilson proposed the development of a waterfront library and archives, and accompanying “bookboat,” which promoted the novel idea of taking books and online resources to outlying First Nations communities. To engender civic interest and involvement in the proposal, Wilson created an award-winning website (now archived at http://web.archive.org/web/*/bookboat.com). He also designed “bookboat” floats for Prince Rupert’s annual Seafest parade, performed skits at the local fringe festival and organized community exhibitions. Recognizing that 6’1″ frame might intimidate children, Wilson even polished up his juggling skills to help them feel comfortable and enthused about the library. For this he has been dubbed “The Juggling Librarian.”

Wilson’s collaborative approach inspired commitment to the book boat project at local, regional and international levels. Within three years of its inception, the City of Prince Rupert unanimously approved a bylaw to establish a book boat fundraising account. Renowned American architect John Rattenbury offered to design the building, and Cisco Systems expressed interest in sponsoring it.

Although the project did not go ahead, Wilson’s grassroots vision and legacy remains. For example, after he had consulted with local First Nations, Wilson commissioned a local Tsimshian artist to create a halibut-themed library card representing the North Coast. These First Nations ties even spawned a new word in Sm’algyax, the language of the Tsimshian Nation; the word is “Wap Liitsx” – meaning “House of Reading.” According to one newspaper account, under Wilson’s leadership, the Prince Rupert Public Library was transformed into “an interactive, living part of the community.”

In his current role as Chief Librarian in Prince George, one way Wilson continues his efforts to engender community love for libraries is through mentoring others. At the Prince George Public Library, he created LEEP (Library Employee Education Program), which funds library science education for staff. In addition, over the past two decades Wilson has encouraged more than two dozen students, staff and board members to pursue studies in library science, and has mentored many more.

CLA/Ken Haycock Award committee chair Melanie Boyd says, “This award is intended to recognize activities that exceed those typically performed by librarians, no matter how meritorious. The committee unanimously agreed that Mr. Wilson’s contributions go ‘above and beyond’, and epitomize what this award represents.”

Wilson graduated from Brock University with a double major Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in German and Slavic Studies, and Russian and German literature. From the University of Toronto, he earned a Master of Library Science and a PhD in Soviet classification systems. Wilson has taught at the Niagara College of Applied Arts & Technology and the Northwest Community College in Prince Rupert. At the University of Northern British Columbia he has taught Russian Imperial History. Wilson has spoken widely at CLA, the joint CLA/ALA conference and BCLA.

The CLA/Haycock Award, comprising a cheque for $1,000 and a handsome plaque, will be presented to Mr. Wilson on May 28 at the 2011 CLA National Conference and Trade Show in Halifax. The award is jointly funded by the Canadian Library Association and past CLA president, Ken Haycock.

The Canadian Library Association/Association canadienne des bibliothèques is Canada’s largest national and broad-based library association, representing the interests of public, academic, school and special libraries, professional librarians and library workers, and all those concerned about enhancing the quality of life of Canadians through information and literacy.

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Media Contact: Melanie Boyd, CLA/Haycock Award Committee Chair
maboyd@ucalgary.ca
Phone: (403) 220.3128

Alan Borovoy Receives the 2011 Award for the Advancement of Intellectual Freedom in Canada

(Ottawa, April 18, 2011) – The Canadian Library Association / Association canadienne des bibliothèques is honoured to announce that Alan Borovoy is the recipient of the 2011 Award for the Advancement of Intellectual Freedom in Canada for his unwavering dedication to social justice and freedom of expression in Canada.

Throughout a remarkable career as one of the undisputed leaders in the civil rights movement in Canada, Mr Borovoy has been a tireless advocate for freedom of expression, along with its corollaries freedom of the press and freedom of association; and equally activist for equality and procedural fairness. June Callwood, a recipient in 2006 of the same Award, dubbed him “Mr. Civil Liberties.”

Mr Borovy has been at one with the Canadian library community, whose core values include a strong commitment to intellectual freedom, a freedom under continual challenge and frequently unpopular to defend Mr Borovoy’s voice has always been there with the Canadian library community’s to combat both censorship and episodic public apathy enabling it, and he has referred to Canada’s librarians as “the Clark Kents of political action.” In 1987-1988, he was a leader in the opposition to Bill C-54, new obscenity legislation that would have drastically curtailed the ability of Canadian libraries to distribute materials. His legacy in public policy advocacy will continue to inspire librarians and library workers for generations to come.

Mr Borovoy was recruited by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) as General Counsel in 1968, a position he held for 41 years until his retirement in June 2009. CCLA has named him General Counsel Emeritus. Prior to joining the CCLA, he had already distinguished himself with other human rights and civil liberties causes and organizations, including activism on behalf of the residents of Africville in 1961 that lead to the formation of the Halifax Advisory Committee on Human Rights, and a protest march against Aboriginal discrimination and poor government services in Kenora in the later 60s.

Mr Borovoy, one of Canada’s premiere public intellectuals, has been a newspaper columnist, appeared on public affairs programs, open-line television and radio programs, given countless lectures and public addresses, has published four books, including one nominated for the 1988 Governor General’s Awards, and been a visiting professor at the faculties of law at Dalhousie University and the University of Windsor, and a part-time lecturer at the University of Toronto Faculty of Social Work and York University’s political science department.

Mr Borovoy has received five honourary doctorates, the Law Society Medal from the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1989, an Award of Merit from the City of Toronto in 1982, and was inscribed in the Honour Roll of the aboriginal people of Treaty Number 3 in 1991. He was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1982. He received his LL.B. from the University of Toronto in 1956 and was admitted to the Ontario Bar in 1958. He was awarded the 2010 “Freedom to Read Award” by the Writers’ Union of Canada.

Mr Borovoy is a compelling and magnetic speaker: informed, articulate, and passionate. And as one of the most recognizable civil libertarians in Canada, he also knows the value of maintaining a sense of humour while trying to change the world; otherwise, he has said, “you’ll go off your rocker.” He once described the strategy of the CCLA as “to raise hell without breaking the law.” Of attacks from both left and right in his defence of free speech as absolute, he wryly observed, “If you live long enough, you have the opportunity to experience (criticism) every which way.”

The 2011 Award for the Advancement of Intellectual Freedom in Canada will be presented at the CLA Closing Ceremonies, to be held Saturday, May 28th during the CLA 2011 National Conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

The Canadian Library Association’s Award for the Advancement of Intellectual Freedom in Canada recognizes and honours outstanding contributions to intellectual freedom in Canada by individuals or groups. Preference is given to librarians and library institutions. However like-minded individuals such as teachers or authors or groups such as schools or publishers are also eligible. The award is given from time-to-time, not necessarily on an annual basis, and there may be more than one recipient in any one year. The previous recipients of this prestigious award may be viewed at: http://www.cla.ca/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Award_for_the_Advancement_of_Intellectual_Freedom_in_Canada&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=2442

The Canadian Library Association / Association canadienne des bibliothèques is Canada’s largest national and broad-based library association, representing the interests of public, academic, school and special libraries, professional librarians and library workers, and all those concerned about enhancing the quality of life of Canadians through information and literacy.

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Media Contact: Alvin M Schrader, PhD, Chair of the Advancement of Intellectual Freedom in Canada Nominations Committee
alvin.schrader@ualberta.ca
Telephone: (780) 492-5372

2011 CLA Book Awards Announced

For the first time in the history of the Canadian Library Association Book Awards one title wins two awards!

Half Brother, written by Kenneth Oppel and published by HarperCollins, wins both the CLA Book of the Year for Children Award and the CLA Young Adult Book Award for 2011!

Read each press release and also learn who won the Honour books for 2011:

• 2011 CLA Book of the Year for Children Award
• 2011 Amelia Frances Howard-Gibbon Illustrator’s Award

The 2011 CLA Book Awards are generously sponsored by Library Service Centre.

Meet the winning authors in Halifax at the Book Awards Reception on Thursday, May 26 from 7-9 pm. Enjoy cocktails, appetizers and light dinner fare while mixing and miggling with the authors and your colleagues! Take home a book of your choice – an amazing evening for $ 30!  Book now at: http://www.cla.ca/conference/2011/

The 2011 CLA Book Awards Reception is graciously sponsored by:

CLA recognizes and thanks the dedicated volunteers who make these prestigous awards such a great success!

CASLIS Award for Special Librarianship in Canada

(April 1, 2011 – Ottawa) The Canadian Library Association / Association canadienne des bibliothèques today announced that Ingrid C. Langhammer is this year’s recipient of the Canadian Association of Special Libraries and Information Services (CASLIS) Award for Special Librarianship in Canada in recognition of her unique contributions to special librarianship with a focus on leadership in the area of government documents in academia at McMaster University and the University of Alberta, as well as the Alberta Legislature Library.

Awarded annually since 1979, the award is intended to recognize and reward those who have made an outstanding contribution to special librarianship in Canada through professional and/or Divisional activities.  Professional activities may include research, publishing, teaching, or significant participation in other related professional associations.

Ingrid was born in England and raised in Hamilton where her love of libraries and access to information took hold of her. She has been in Edmonton for the last 30 years. Ingrid’s career began as a library page in high school. Being the daughter of a librarian, she grew up with a passion for libraries and also an avid interest in egalitarian access to information. Ingrid’s professional education includes an Honours B.A. in English Literature from McMaster University, followed by a Master in Library Sciences at Dalhousie University. While at Dalhousie, and subsequent to her Master’s, Ingrid attended the International Graduate Summer School in Librarianship and Information Science, sponsored by the Graduate School of Library and Information Science, University of Pittsburgh and the College of Librarianship Wales, at Aberystwyth, Wales. Ingrid is a Member of Beta Phi Mu, the International Library and Information Studies Honor Society.  Honours have been bestowed on her by the William McMaster and Susan Moulton McMaster Society. Following the Master’s degree from Dalhousie, she returned for a Certificate in Business Management. She is the former Systems and Documents Librarian at the Alberta Legislature Library. Ingrid is currently pursuing PhD studies in Information Studies at Aberystwyth University, Wales. The topic of her dissertation will be related to the usage of government documents.

In addition to her professional achievements, Ingrid is a long-standing member of CLA and, specifically, a member of the CASLIS Division. She has attended almost every CLA Conference since 1977 and has been an active participant in planning programs for the CASLIS Edmonton Chapter since 1984. For many years she has been a member of the Government Publications Committee, now known as the Access to Government Information Interest Group. She has held various positions with the CASLIS Edmonton Chapter including Vice-Chairman, Chairman, Past Chairman, Program Co-ordinator and Secretary-Treasurer. Ingrid held the Secretary-Treasurer position from 1996-2009.

“We are impressed by the significant contributions Ingrid has made throughout her career, both in the area of government documents and to CASLIS and CLA”, stated Robyn Stockand, CASLIS President. “Her professional achievements and dedication to CLA have made a tremendous impact on our profession. CASLIS is thrilled to award such an outstanding role model the 2011 CASLIS Award for Special Librarianship”.

The Canadian Library Association / Association canadienne des bibliothèques is Canada’s largest national and broad-based library association, representing the interests of public, academic, school and special libraries, professional librarians and library workers, and all those concerned about enhancing the quality of life of Canadians through information and literacy.