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The article discusses the involvement of librarians in the copyright policy as they develop expertise to deal with several issues that relate to copyright law and library users. Topics discussed include the public interest stake in Canada's copyright regime and the Canadian Association of Research Libraries' (CARL) Policy Statement on Freedom of Expression which states the responsibility of research libraries to make available materials supporting the scholarly pursuits of their communities.

The article offers information on how public libraries became shelter for people during bad weather such as winter. According to a college librarian, winters across much of the continent seem more difficult for people to handle with. It states that reliability and frequency of public transit also affect library use during winter.

The article cites some scenarios of noisy patrons in libraries and how librarians can deal with it. There has been an increase in noise levels in libraries for the past twenty years, in which noise sources varies from parental navy to patrons who are snoring and conversing loud over the cell phones. Extraordinary patience is expected by administrations from librarians,technicians and clerical workers. The author provides suggestions on how to prevent outrages in the library.

The article offers insights for library professionals on serving English as a second language (ESL) students particularly in Canada. Library professionals are advised to make eye contact with ESL students and speak with them slowly. They are also advised not to assume that they know exactly what book or other items ESL library users are looking for. Another recommendation is to use visual aids when they fail to communicate with these users in words.

The article presents a debate between librarians Lauren Jessop and Terra Plato regarding the collection of fines to small library patrons for not returning items on time in Canada. According to Jessop, fines should be collected to patrons to encourage them to return borrowed items from the library. Plato says that collection of fines may discourage patrons to visit again libraries.

The article highlights several important elements on libraries that special visitors, particularly out-of-town fellow librarians, want during a library tour in Canada. The librarian is up against the vision, of what a library should look like and library-related costs. Additionally, the librarian's concern are building location, landscaping and the staff workspace. Other visitors are likely to examine the public space layout and the relation between shelving and patron seating.

Focuses on the risks, rules and enforcement associated with enhancing child safety in the library. Comparison of public libraries and other high-traffic facilities in terms of safety; Possible implication of the accidents called slip-and-falls for library activities; Importance of considering the different ways in which risks could threaten children, their parents and other adults; Requirements for library patron that should be included in the Code of Patron Conduct and be developed by librarians to enhance child safety

The author highlights the periodical's theme of libraries and themes. Partnerships have always played a vital part in the roles of librarians and information professionals. They are also essential in promoting and maintenance of relevance, which is fundamental to the continued health and survival of the profession. Partnerships can be between libraries and the community, librarians and their patrons, librarians and students, and librarians and organizations.

The article focuses on the effect of the 2009 global recession on the Prince Rupert Public Library in British Columbia. It notes that the cuts in the funding of libraries prompted the library to close its operations on Mondays. It states that the recession affected the speed of the processing of materials by the acquisitions department of the library. It features the perseverance of the librarians to maintain the quality of service they provide to their clients.

Discusses the impact on Canada's librarians of legislation designed to increase powers given to the police and other security agencies, in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States. Concern over potential abuse to civil rights; Stand of the American Library Association on how librarians should respond to issues concerning library users' right to privacy and confidentiality.

The article discusses the significance of using models to produce novel information technology services for customers and library's staff. It is stated that the simplest type of model is the design of a previously created application used as the basis for a new one. The precision of a model is useful in understanding the design into software compatible with technology. Library staff are boosted to employ models to take advantage on innovations and to reduce timelines for new services.