From left, HHPL Manager of Community Engagement Jodie Mandarino, Chief Librarian and CEO Beverley King, Councillor Alex Hilson, Manager of Content and Technologies Clare Hanman, Systems Librarian Jen Corin, Manager of Business Services Mary Querques, libr
The Halton Hills Public Library's (HHPL) short story dispenser project is being recognized provincially. The initiative was recently named the winner of the Ontario Library and Information Technology Association (OLITA) Technology Advancing Libraries Award.
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The HHPL’s short story dispenser project combines new technology with an online short story portal created by French publishing house Short Édition. The initiative promotes local history and encourages contributions from the public, in addition to bringing short stories, poems, comics and more from across Canada and around the world to the residents of Halton Hills.
Every month the selection of available stories changes to highlight different themes and events. To date, the library has distributed over 2,000 stories to the community.
“This award is an incredible honour and demonstrates our commitment to working with our community,” said HHPL Chief Librarian and CEO Beverley King.