Listen "Libraries: the last shared space?"
Episode Synopsis
Many of our cities’ biggest challenges right now are playing out inside public libraries. Library staff come face-to-face daily with issues relating to homelessness, substance use, mental and physical health, and, of course, education. As they continue to adapt to their communities' increasing needs, their funding is not growing.
Two library CEOs from opposite ends of the country join host Mary Rowe to talk about the reality of running a library in 2025. Åsa Kachan is the CEO and chief librarian for Halifax Public Libraries. Pilar Martinez is the CEO of Edmonton Public Libraries.
You can on this topic in CUI’s report, Overdue: The Case for Canada’s Public Libraries.
https://canurb.org/wp-content/uploads/CUI_Overdue_report_10.04.23.pdf
Two library CEOs from opposite ends of the country join host Mary Rowe to talk about the reality of running a library in 2025. Åsa Kachan is the CEO and chief librarian for Halifax Public Libraries. Pilar Martinez is the CEO of Edmonton Public Libraries.
You can on this topic in CUI’s report, Overdue: The Case for Canada’s Public Libraries.
https://canurb.org/wp-content/uploads/CUI_Overdue_report_10.04.23.pdf
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