2 10 272 https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/files/original/0b5f8c9d2cceb5e4d4669b1ba9985c6e.jpg 21270c590f9566ed038894662afe435c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Welland Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource In the 1940s the Welland Library produced a column in the local newspaper, “The Library Corner” where they would recommend books to patrons on a particular theme. This particular article from July 21, 1943, recommends books all about the outdoors! Title A name given to the resource Library Corner https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/files/original/f3719ab07fd5855757d18e4a82a4fc5e.jpg 0439fd585fe7323139a1b3d871b03f71 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Welland Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Welland Film Library Description An account of the resource In November of 1944, Chief Librarian, Miss Mary Alvin spoke to the Library Board in regard to the establishment of a Film Library at Welland Library in connection with the National Film Board at Ottawa. In November of 1946, the library became a member of the National Film Society for a fee of $12.50 https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/files/original/e4a1220dc41f2600c50dadd1ee72d917.jpg 9ee29c0a50485f45594e4311943afe5f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Welland Public Library Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Welland Library Boys and Girls Department 1950's Description An account of the resource The fifties are here!! Check out this photo of librarian Miss Ivy White handing out library cards. All students attending schools in Welland were classed as residents and were granted cards. : October 1951 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Welland Public Library Local History Collection Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Access to this item is provided for educational and research purposes only. The user assumes responsibility for obtaining permission from the copyright holder to publish or distribute this content. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context LHC 370.971338 Tru - "History of the development of public education in the City of Welland, Ontario, Canada (1788-1968)" Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Welland https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/files/original/872a510458692dbf39c08dfa82a5b9a1.jpg d061fac205146b5f084b1a0b8baa2fce Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Welland Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Outside at the library Description An account of the resource The library was the perfect backdrop for photos in the 1950s! https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/files/original/1469ac49b96621c5bd38d5487fbf865c.jpg 5cbd3e6506ff3d6466b21402c8e29d73 https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/files/original/71326457864b6d07cc15d5417727a66d.jpg fd6191f19755c9522c927b9b6a5398b5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Welland Public Library Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Library Addition 1975 Description An account of the resource A three story addition to the rear of the library increased space for the Reference and Audio-Visual Department. The main floor Reference Room had 34 study carrels and a complete Reference Collection. The new audio-visual area had a small viewing room and listening carrells as well as space for films and record albums. A third floor provided office and administration work space, staff facilities and a large book storage area while the lower level expanded the children's area. Work began with a sod turning on October 1, 1974 and opened on November 15, 1975. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Welland Public Library Local History Collection Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Access to this item is provided for educational and research purposes only. The user assumes responsibility for obtaining permission from the copyright holder to publish or distribute this content. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Black and white photograph Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Still image Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context LHC 370.971338 Tru - "History of the development of public education in the City of Welland, Ontario, Canada (1788-1968)" Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Welland https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/files/original/6c870bc54486132e72e5a7c03796d8d4.jpg 95ab31faf918180d619de94eba2692d7 https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/files/original/1d0eca8e1c15da8c1f780b60e41fbf57.jpg 85ad614e6041fcf3524ac30b74fba27b https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/files/original/a625a8d1e94014c5f2c65fe3e5a583aa.jpg b848a3ad8f99073e1654528ca2ebe086 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Welland Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Audio-Visual Department 1980's Description An account of the resource With the new space added by the extension, the Audio-Visual Department was able to house 8- & 16-mm films, records , 8 track music and videos tapes! During the 80's, Laser discs and sheet music were added to the collection, as well grow our Video Collection. https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/files/original/a0f7429773347fb94e41d8a9e7be24cd.jpg ea231158987eb4dfb7be2e54a42d25f7 https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/files/original/421bc1370cc873dff30e6a3c119091d4.jpg 0bc997789935622a9adf1c847008624d https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/files/original/ca95ee809d4beaf6c84040f7c34f4641.jpg 85ad614e6041fcf3524ac30b74fba27b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Welland Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Automation 1990 Description An account of the resource Early 1990's Opacs replaced the Card Catalogue as a new way of searching for material. Books were now circulated in and out using the new automated system. https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/files/original/c865decd022c1ef1610914dbf9061847.jpg 26f2660cf35cf027f325df71eb8a2a0f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Welland Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Internet ! 1998 Description An account of the resource In December 1998, WPL had added two new Internet workstations open in the Reference Department. As a key information finding tool, this service allowed for free unfiltered access to Welland Library card holders. By 1999, the library began subscribing to online databases offering a wide range of full text periodicals, newspapers and other research materials. https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/files/original/4f6574e13c4941cc44099217798e5919.jpg a0b13ac4b91335faee9489765c3cd696 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Welland Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Welland Library at Welland Civic Square Description An account of the resource Moving a Library - In May of 2005, the Library moved to its current facility at 50 The Boardwalk as part of the new City of Welland Civic Square. The official opening was held on June 28, 2005 https://omeka.wellandlibrary.ca/files/original/5bd1cb2adeebf9fea66a16438408b3a5.jpg 9760216d90710ff7c43b5ab9fcc7aa3a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Welland Public Library Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Children's Area, Welland Civic Square 2005 Description An account of the resource The library has changed quite a bit since 2005 (and so have the students from the Fitch Street School kindergarten class!) The new expansive space included children's, adult, reference, local history, audio-visual, computers, study, and community rooms all on one floor!