Dana Saric Committee Membership: Audit and Finance; Chair of Governance Term End: 2025 Dana discovered her love of books at the same time as she discovered her local public library. As a newcomer to Canada, reading was a way to learn a language as well as a wonderful way to explore different ideas, places, and perspectives. These days, Dana enjoys the Calgary Public Library with her young family, reading the children’s collections together and participating in the robust and sociable early literacy programming. She is a lifelong learner and looks forward to contributing to the Board some of the legal and business skills she learned along the way. Dana believes that together, we can facilitate the continued growth of the Calgary Public Library as a world-class library network with learning opportunities, connection and a sense of belonging for all.
Read more about "Dana Saric"Listen to fiction and non-fiction audiobooks anywhere, any time, with no waitlists.
Read more about "AudioBookCloud"Interested in fiction featuring LGBTQ+ characters and perspectives? Try these recommendations by selecting Fiction A to Z and then LGBTQIA Fiction.
Read more about "Novelist Plus "Learn about science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space.
Read more about "National Geographic Kids"Get unlimited access to eBooks for young children, including more than 250 talking picture books, Spanish and French books, read-along chapter books, and games.
Read more about "TumbleBookLibrary"Read and listen to picturebooks in over 50 languages, including English, French, Spanish, Ukrainian, Punjabi, Tagalog, Arabic, German, and Russian.
Read more about "World language storybook readalouds for children"An article by Melanie Kletter from School Library Journal.
Read more about "The Importance of Critical Thinking"Display posters for community events or activities at the Library.
Read more about "Third-Party Poster Display Criteria"Visit the Indigenous Languages Resource Centre on Level 4 at Central Library to meet with Elders, share stories under a night sky installation, view traditional items, and learn Treaty 7 languages.
Read more about "Gather and learn"As per Library policy, Library facilities cannot be used for commercial uses without advance approval. As a City of Calgary partner, requests for commercial photography in the Library must be submitted to
Read more about "Commercial Filming and Photography Requests"1940s 1945: William R. Castell replaces the retiring Alexander Calhoun as Chief Librarian. 1946: Inglewood Library opens. 1947: Calgary becomes the first Library in Canada to loan records. A new location in Hillhurst also opens.
Read more about "1940s"The value of Intellectual Freedom Calgary Public Library is committed to the principles of intellectual freedom and to ensuring that we provide the widest possible access to information and resources, to encourage informed discussions, diverse opinions, and learning in our communities. Intellectual Freedom is defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers. The Canadian Federation of Library Associations affirms: That all persons in Canada have a fundamental right, subject only to the Constitution and the law, to have access to the full range of knowledge, imagination, ideas, and opinion, and to express their thought publicly. The availability of an item within our collection does not indicate the Library’s endorsement of its content. Some content in our collection may be seen as controversial, unconventional, or unpopular, and perhaps contrary to the mission and values of the Library, but its presence in our collection reflects our commitment to intellectual freedom. The Library endorses the Canadian Federation of Library Associations’ Statement on Intellectual Freedom , and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions’ Statement on Libraries and Intellectual Freedom . The ultimate right and responsibility for the choice and use of Library materials rests with the individual. Responsibility for children's or teens' choice and use of resources rests with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Read the Calgary Public Library Board policy on Intellectual Freedom
Read more about "The value of Intellectual Freedom"The issue with access to digital titles Calgary Public Library members love their eBooks and audiobooks — in 2022, over four million digital titles were checked out. But major multinational publishers are placing restrictions on digital titles. A number of best-selling titles are unavailable for Canadian public libraries to purchase in digital audiobook format, including some prominent Canadian and Indigenous works . Public libraries also face excessively high prices and restrictive purchasing models for both digital audiobooks and eBooks. Libraries lend digital copies just like physical books — on a one-to-one basis — but the cost for digital copies is exponentially higher. This means you may find yourself waiting a very long time to borrow digital titles. These various actions from publishers limit what titles people can access, which hampers the core mandate of public libraries to provide equitable access to information for all.
Read more about "The issue with access to digital titles"Health and safety guidelines Mask guidelines As of March 1, masks are optional for Library visitors in public Library spaces, in accordance with provincial recommendations. Staff and patrons are asked to self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms and are not to enter any Library location if they meet criteria for self-isolation. In-person programs In-person programming will be available at select locations starting April 4. Browse virtual and in-person options for all ages in our program guide . Sanitization stations Hand sanitizer is available when you enter the Library and throughout each location. We ask that you please maintain hand sanitizing practices during your Library visit. Physical distancing Physical distancing in public and staff areas is encouraged, but not required as of March 1. Capacity limits have been removed at all locations, and we encourage everyone to practice physical distancing when possible.
Read more about "Health and safety guidelines"It's important for all Canadians to learn the true history of Indigenous peoples. Libraries have a big role to play in helping our communities heal by providing resources about Truth and Reconciliation.June is National Indigenous History Month. It's a great time to start your learning journey. Learn with us this month, and all year long — and don't forget to join us in-person to celebrate the cultures and traditions of the Indigenous peoples of Treaty 7.
Read more about "Celebrating and honouring our shared history."