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REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS

Truro

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

Administration: (902) 895-0235
Toll-free (Within Atlantic Canada): 1.888.632.9088
Fax:  (902) 895-7149
Email: anstc(AT)cehpubliclibrary.ca*


HEADQUARTERS HOURS
Monday - Friday      9 am - 5 pm

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Library Director
Janet Pelley
Email: jpelley(at)cehpubliclibrary.ca*

Administrator, Adult and Outreach Services
Lesley Brann
Email:  lbrann(at)cehpubliclibrary.ca*

Administrator, Youth Services
M. Lynda Marsh
Email:  lmarsh(at)cehpubliclibrary.ca*

Administrator, Automated and Technical Services
Bill Morgan
Email:  bmorgan(at)cehpubliclibrary.ca*

Public Services Librarian
To Be Announced

Electronic Services Librarian
Norma Johnson-MacGregor
Email:  njohnson(at)cehpubliclibrary.ca*

 

 
 

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
  • Approximately 5,300 square feet
  • Back-up collection: approx. 24,000 books plus back files of magazines, newspapers, and microfilm
  • Population served: 74,077 (2001 census)
  • 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
    • clean and maintain the Truro Branch/HQ building and library vehicles and ensure their security