tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post8446090111169596210..comments2023-11-02T06:37:23.839-06:00Comments on daveberta.ca: making it easier for albertans to read books.davebertahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06822739409684978316noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-20101023863875633992009-04-21T11:50:00.000-06:002009-04-21T11:50:00.000-06:00Thanks for bringing this positive news to light, D...Thanks for bringing this positive news to light, Dave, I think it's a tremendous boost ... especially for smaller/regional libraries who will likely notice an immediate impact on their ability to provide/enhance programs and services.<br /><br />Libraries are an important part of a community's civic and social fabric, and providing access to information remains a basic service ... I, for one, am glad to see it better funded.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />JenniferJenniferhttp://www.therurbanfringe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-27694329127510739342009-04-20T14:22:00.000-06:002009-04-20T14:22:00.000-06:00Anon at 4:14, did you ever stop to think that the ...Anon at 4:14, did you ever stop to think that the people who can benefit most from enhanced library services - new Canadians, the poor and the recently unemployed, for example - are the ones who also are least likely to have a computer or high-speed internet. Not everyone is as lucky as we are. And, people still like to hold a book and read it. It's always been my greatest pleasure (okay, second greatest), and I do have high-speed. This would have been cheap at twice the price.Chandler Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473757931049841909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-44095260670784064042009-04-19T16:14:00.000-06:002009-04-19T16:14:00.000-06:00With everything online these days, what a waste of...With everything online these days, what a waste of money this is. And we wonder why we have a $4.7 billion deficit. One word: stupid!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-36692203881845758432009-04-19T15:17:00.000-06:002009-04-19T15:17:00.000-06:00Great investment. Thanks for drawing my attention ...Great investment. Thanks for drawing my attention to it, Dave.Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-9998944513997178122009-04-18T21:47:00.000-06:002009-04-18T21:47:00.000-06:00Anonymous 8:29pm: I suppose the same could be said...Anonymous 8:29pm: I suppose the same could be said for Elementary schools and daycares. <br /><br />Creating healthy communities through a stronger public library system will be effective if all members of the community, including new Canadians and young people, can have access and enjoy the benefits.davebertahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06822739409684978316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-40694164590813649572009-04-18T21:01:00.000-06:002009-04-18T21:01:00.000-06:00Quit being so hyperpartisan, Dave.Quit being so hyperpartisan, Dave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-3486614528760751132009-04-18T20:29:00.000-06:002009-04-18T20:29:00.000-06:00To Don Iveson: What would be really super would b...To Don Iveson: What would be really super would be if this increased funding went towards general programming, rather than your targetted suggestions. New Canadians and youth have yet to pay the taxes funding this increase. How about some spending that rewards those that earned these dollars?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-54148784924715890972009-04-18T18:33:00.000-06:002009-04-18T18:33:00.000-06:00I was surprised by this move, too, and felt moved ...I was surprised by this move, too, and felt moved to blog about the same issue, considering the number of speeches about libraries I've had to write over the years.Earl J. Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07963936256606285358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-82598302400520671932009-04-18T16:50:00.000-06:002009-04-18T16:50:00.000-06:00making it easier for albertans to read books.You'r...<I>making it easier for albertans to read books.</I>You're assuming, of course, that we do. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-46186869596851360152009-04-18T14:37:00.000-06:002009-04-18T14:37:00.000-06:00Agreed. This was a courageous move in a difficult ...Agreed. This was a courageous move in a difficult budgetary year. I'm looking forward as an EPL trustee to being able to properly fund some needed programs for new Canadians, youth and aboriginal populations, and the two million for innovative technology projects will create some good opportunities.don ivesonhttp://doniveson.canoreply@blogger.com