Canadian Library Association News Release
Manitoba Library Association Acquires CM: A Reviewing Journal of Canadian Materials for Young People.
Ottawa, ON, April 21, 1995
In a joint announcement, the Canadian Library Association today announced the sale of CM: A Reviewing Journal of Canadian Materials for Young People (also known as ``Canadian Materials") to the Manitoba Library Association.
Manitoba is well known for its pioneering efforts in promoting and reviewing Canadian children's materials. Current Manitoba Library Association President John Tooth is a former convener of the CM editorial board, and the 1994/95 convener of the board, Lorrie Andersen, is also a Manitoban. The Manitoba Library Association received more than a dozen letters of support for the acquisition from Canada's library community nationally.
In announcing the acquisition, MLA President John Tooth said, ``The Manitoba Library Association has the expertise necessary to operate and give leadership to a new CM. While CM will be operated by a local management board, the board and staff of CM will be working with a national editorial advisory committee of prominent individuals in the publishing, writing, and library communities."
Patricia Cavill, President of the Canadian Library Association, said, ``We are sorry that Canadian Materials is leaving CLA, but in the past year we have become increasingly oriented towards delivering core services to the Associations members. As a subscription-based activity, CM could not be given high priority within the Association. Staff time previously devoted to CM will be reallocated to member services and revenue-generating programs that reflect the priorities of CLA's strategic plan. I am personally delighted that the reviewing of Canadian children's materials will be taking advantage of technology to deliver CM electronically."
The Manitoba Library Association has secured first-year funding for the publication, and plans to publish 52 electronic issues per year, available to subscribers on the world-wide web, or delivered to their e-mail addresses. Libraries in Manitoba will receive a free one-year subscription, and subscribers to the former paper version will receive a two-month free trial.
Copyright © 1995 the Manitoba Library Association. Reproduction for personal use is permitted only if this copyright notice is maintained. Any other reproduction is prohibited without permission.
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The Manitoba Library Association
ISSN 1201-9364
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