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Biblio Files: A History of the Regina Public Library
Jeannie Mah
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Description for Biblio Files: A History of the Regina Public Library
Paperback. For over 100 years, the Regina Public Library has served its community with innovative programming, but the full story of this venerable institution has never been told-until now. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HBJQ; JK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 171. .
From the efforts of its first librarian who ensured immigrants could access books in their own languages, to the present day as an active community hub, the library has been responsible for many groundbreaking Canadian firsts. The Regina Public Library implemented the country's first fully automated library system, established the first writer-in-residence program, pioneered English as a Second Language classes, hosted Indigenous storytelling circles, and was instrumental in developing a single, one-card system for all of Saskatchewan. With contributions from community members, Biblio Files covers the library's entire history and demonstrates why it is such a beloved and necessary institution. ... Read more
From the efforts of its first librarian who ensured immigrants could access books in their own languages, to the present day as an active community hub, the library has been responsible for many groundbreaking Canadian firsts. The Regina Public Library implemented the country's first fully automated library system, established the first writer-in-residence program, pioneered English as a Second Language classes, hosted Indigenous storytelling circles, and was instrumental in developing a single, one-card system for all of Saskatchewan. With contributions from community members, Biblio Files covers the library's entire history and demonstrates why it is such a beloved and necessary institution. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of Regina Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
300
Place of Publication
Regina, Canada
ISBN
9780889774827
SKU
V9780889774827
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2
About Jeannie Mah
Susan Birley is a founding member of the Friends of the Regina Public Library. Anne Campbell is an author of poetry, fiction, and non-fiction, and was a co-editor of Regina's Secret Spaces.
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