The National Summit on Libraries and Literacy could not have happened without the generous support of the National Literacy Secretariat and the advice of James MacLaren Portfolio Manager. The support of the National Literacy Secretariat is greatly appreciated.
We would also like to thank the other sponsor organizations: AlphaPlus Centre; Canada Post; Canadian Library Association; Canadian Urban Libraries Council; Library and Archives Canada; National Adult Literacy Database; Toronto Public Library; and Vancouver Public Library. Each of these organizations has made a significant contribution of funds, staff resources or access to services that have enabled the Summit to meet its objectives.
In particular the Summit Steering Committee would like to thank Brenda Shields of the Canadian Library Association for handling the day’s complex logistics with calm and patience; Trevor Price of the National Adult Literacy Database for his support posting and managing the Survey; Dr. Diane Mittermeyer, McGill University for identifying Francophone case studies for the background report; the working sessions facilitators Pat Campbell, Tracey Jones, Brenda Livingston, Maria Moriarty, Fiona Murray, Dawna Rowlson, Scott Thurlow, Thomas Quigley; Chantale Boileau, Hyun-Duk Chung, Allison Kelley, Katherine Litwin, Katrine Mallan, and Jenn Reid, six recent graduates and student volunteers who acted as note takers and speakers during the Summit working sessions.
Pulling it all together have been the researchers Sue Folinsbee and Mary Ellen Belfiore whose experience and insight have helped us at every step and who have been wonderful to work with. The quality of their work shows through on every page of the report.
Finally, we acknowledge Dr. Dale Lipschultz, Literacy Officer, American Library Association, for her encouragement, advice, and generous sharing of the American libraries and literacy experience.
Greg Kelner for the Steering Committee of the National Summit on Libraries and Literacy – Moving Forward.
Steering Committee