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| Residents of the New Credit have been enjoying public Internet Access in the Community since the fall of 1997. Through a partnership between Industry Canada's Community Access Program, Network 2000 Program and the New Credit Public Library, New Credit people can now enjoy expanded Internet and computer services. We now have seven Internet terminals at the Library so there will be less waiting for your turn to "surf the net". As always Internet Access is FREE! There is no charge to use this service. Sign up for your own email sytem. It's easy, fun, and very informative. |
| Library Board Members Carolyn King - Chairperson Margaret Sault - Secretary/Treasurer Georgina Sault Peter Schuler Faye King |
| NEWS RELEASE MISSISSAUGAS OF THE NEW CREDIT FIRST NATION GOES ON-LINE THANKS TO A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN INDUSTRY CANADA AND THE NEW CREDIT PUBLIC LIBRARY. New Credit Library, August 21, 1999 - went on-line today and joined the virtural global community as the New Credit Public Library celebrated the official opening of New Credit's new public Internet access centre thanks to Industry Canada's Community Access Program (CAP). The Community Access Program works in partnership with community groups to connect Canadians in rual and remote settings to the information Highway and the social and economic benefits it can present. "We are very pleased to participate in this partnership," said Carolyn King the chairperson of the New Credit library Board of Trustees. "This CAP centre will give ther people of our community the tools and skills required to participate in the knowledge-based economy." People are encouraged to drop by the CAP centre to find out how they can benefit from the economic and social opportunities available through the Information Highway. Some special offerings include: free email services through 3rd party email hosts, free Internet access and computer use. Printing is still only 10 cents per sheet for black and white and in the near future there will be a colour printer available. The New Credit Library CAP Centre also has a scanner for digitizing either pictures or text and friendly staff to help you if you need it. New Credit Public Library CAP Centre was a successful applicant in the 1998 competition for the funding through the Community Access Program. All successful applicants were announced in February 1999. The goal of the Community Access Program is to link up to 10, 000 communities to the Information Highway by March 31, 2001, making Canada the most connected nation in the world. CAP is also an integral part of the federal Youth Employment Stragety, as CAP centres help provide job opportunities for young Canadains aged 15 to 30 The New Credit Library is located at 2789 Mississauga Rd. (First Line) behind the band office. |
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| MISSION STATEMENT To enhance the historical, educational, cultural, linguistics, informational, recreational and spiritual needs of our community RESPONSIBILITES OF THE BOARD (from establishing effective library board). To determine the goals and objectives of the library and to secure adequate funding, facilities and resources to fulfill these goals. To understand the library - related needs of the community, activity carry out a community needs assessment. To determine and adopt policies to govern the operation and programs of the library. To ensure that the library is run by the best staff available. To make rules for the use of the library. To prepare and submit a budget to council each year. To report regularyly to council on the activities and operation of the library. To ensure that required reports are prepared and submitted promptly to the provincial government. |