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√ Trunks: The two ATEQ traveling trunks (available only to ATEQ members) have been circulating constantly since their launch in the fall. We will soon be adding two more – on information and media literacy and on young adult literature – that are being donated to ATEQ by the Ministry of Education, Leisure and Sports (MELS), English Services. These were created to support professional development on new curriculum for Quebec teachers. We are pleased to circulate them on behalf of our partners. √ Distance support: Sometimes support for distance learning has to be more than virtual. Last year, The Centre helped the Gaspé English community make their April 2006 literary/literacy festival a success. With no physical access to English resources, our Gaspé colleagues asked us to purchase on their behalf and send books that they distributed to local residents of all ages during the festival. We are doing it again. Using our network of suppliers, we have been able to maximize the number of new books purchased and to add some donations. An example of serving the community that we would not have thought about on our own.
 Using case studies from various countries we will look at the opportunities and challenges that surround library-literacy partnerships. How can we be creative, build capacity and move beyond projects to sustainable programs? How do we satisfy the sometimes overlapping, sometimes divergent, mandates and interests of both parties? Case studies include Calgary Public Library, Brooklyn Public Library, Vital Links (Reading Agency UK), and more. Participation from Australia is confirmed. Registration is brisk. Add your voice. Information and registration forms are available on our web site. The Centre For Literacy |
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