Headquarters

754 Prince Street, Truro
Nova Scotia, Canada
B2N 1G9

Administration: (902) 895-0235
Toll-free (Within Atlantic Canada): 1-888-632-9088
Email: anstc(AT)cehpubliclibrary.ca
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HEADQUARTERS HOURS
Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Library Director
Janet Pelley
Email: jpelley(AT)cehpubliclibrary.ca
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Administrator, Adult and Outreach Services
Lesley Brann
Email: lbrann(AT)cehpubliclibrary.ca
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Administrator, Youth Services
M. Lynda Marsh
Email: lmarsh(AT)cehpubliclibrary.ca
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Administrator, Automated and Technical Services
Bill Morgan
Email: bmorgan(AT)cehpubliclibrary.ca
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Electronic Services Librarian
Norma Johnson-MacGregor
Email: njohnson(AT)cehpubliclibrary.ca
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Facts at a Glance

Public library service for the Colchester-East Hants began in 1950
Moved from an 1855 building to its present quarters in the Regional Centennial Memorial Library building in 1968
HQ Staff provides support for the branches and outreach services, i.e. Staff
- Works with the Library Board to assess library service and plan improvements and new initiatives
- Administers the disbursement of funds in accordance with the board-approved budget
- Selects, trains, and supervises staff
- Selects, acquires, and processes library materials
- Repairs damaged materials; discards worn out, dated materials
- Coordinates collection rotations among service outlets
- Administers the request and interlibrary loan services which give you access to the library's full collection and to those of other libraries in the province and beyond
- Selects, acquires, and maintains computer systems
- Maintains the online catalogue of the Library's collection
- Creates and maintains the Library's web site
- Talks and works with individuals and groups to assess community needs and to develop partnerships for resource-sharing, programming, and fundraising
- Develops and delivers programs for youth, including visits to schools throughout the region, to promote reading and public library service
- Develops and delivers training in information technology for the public and staff
- Cleans and maintains the Truro Branch/HQ building and library vehicles and ensures their security

Statistics For 2014/15

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