For 2012, Ex Libris will again be offering a presentation on library history for our members and for OLA members.

The 2012 session will be held on Thursday, Feb. 2nd, at 10:40 (session #402) at the Metro Convention Centre in Toronto. It features Barbara Myrvold, Service Specialist-Local History at Toronto Public Library, and Dr. Elizabeth Hanson, Indiana University. They will be speaking on early multicultural services to Canadian immigrants. A short description follows:

PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE TO CANADIAN IMMIGRANTS BEFORE 1939

Speakers: Elizabeth Hanson, Retired, Indiana University and Barbara Myrvold, Toronto Public Library

Ontario public libraries responded to new waves of immigration before and after the First World War, 1910 to 1939, with offerings such as foreign language collections and customized programs for individuals and groups, sometimes using surveys to identify local needs. In the early period, services to "New Canadians" often sought to help to Canadianize and ease the transition to local community life. The presentations will focus on the pioneering work of Mary Black in Fort William (Thunder Bay) and George H. Locke in Toronto.

Registration for a single day at Super Conference for retired members is $45. More information on conference pricing and other programs on Thursday-Friday-Saturday is at the Super Conference website:

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We hope to see you there.