Hi
everyone,
Re.
the recent NB Government announcement, one has to like that government weasel
word ‘re-profile,’ as in ‘reinstate services’ of $2.9
million to school districts!
A couple of questions:
Why did it reach the point of school libraries being cut in the first place? Did
the government consult with anyone on their previous decision, and if so, who? If
not, why? Lastly, will the
Though I have no evidence
on this, I believe the previous decision by the provincial government to make
the cuts is based on a continued ignorance amongst some policy makers that; “…everything
is on the Internet, so why do we need school libraries?” More critical work
needs to be done on the part of librarians (and assistances and technicians) to
counter such simple-minded assumptions.
All the best,
Leo
From: APLA-List
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Behalf Of Donald Moses
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009
10:50 AM
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Subject: [APLA] Resolution from
APLA 2009 OGM
Hello APLA Members:
If you were at the APLA 2009 OGM Part 2 you were aware of a
resolution regarding the funding cuts to
The membership will be pleased to know that the Government of
New Brunswick decided to reinstate the funding to school libraries. The
press release is here http://www.gnb.ca/cnb/news/edu/2009e0973ed.htm and
the letters I sent on the association's behalf are available on the APLA
website - http://apla.ca .
Thanks,
Donald
APLA President