Joe Siqueira

1928-2015

Joe Siqueira, Richmond Public Library’s Chief Librarian from 1976-1989, leaves a lasting legacy for the residents of Richmond. He will be sadly missed by all.

Memorial Celebration details 

http://bit.ly/1JyOnF4

A soft-spoken but strong-willed man, Joe Siqueira saw opportunities all around him, and had the guts to seize them, despite what other public libraries were doing at the time.  A trailblazer in the field of library automation, Joe challenged himself to make Richmond Public Library the best it could be, and he did it with single-minded determination. Despite the obstacles he faced, Joe was steadfast in his goal to turn RPL into a top-notch, technologically advanced library, and do the utmost with the resources available to him.

Joe was a courageous visionary in the library world at a time when technology was just beginning to rear its head, and the concept of customer service was taking on new meaning. To say that he was instrumental in shaping the course of Richmond Public Library’s trajectory to becoming a world leader in public library service and automation, would be an understatement. Joe’s resolute “can do” attitude and his focus on giving library customers access to the best services and collections possible, were trademarks of his style.

Even after retirement, Joe was a regular Richmond Public Library user, taking full advantage of the collections and automation he helped to build. Always friendly, curious and purposeful, Joe was a force to be reckoned with throughout his career and afterwards. He will be greatly missed by family, friends and colleagues in the library world, who will remember him with fondness.

Click here to read Richmond Review's full tribute on Joe Siqueira

http://www.richmondreview.com/news/301160171.html

 

Come and join us for the next exciting instalment of the Science Innovation & Technology (SIT) Speaker Series on Friday April 17th at 7pm at Community Place (2nd Floor). Join our Facebook Event Page - https://www.facebook.com/events/1432625000369673/

Terry Pratchett, Author and Satirist, Passes Away at Age 66

It is with heavy sadness that we announce that Terry Pratchett, brilliant author and satirist, has passed away on March 12th, 2015 at the age of 66. In over 70 books, Terry enriched the planet like few before him. As all who read him know, Discworld was his vehicle to satirize this world: he did so brilliantly, with great skill, enormous humour and constant invention. Read more: http://bit.ly/rippratchett

Work Smart: Your Rights & Responsibilities in the BC Workforce
Thursday March 19, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
Brighouse - Community Place Room

This workshop will focus on explaining your rights and responsibilities as an employee in BC, as stipulated in the BC Employment Standards Act. This Act sets out the minimum standards that apply in most workplaces in British Columbia and applies to all non-union employees who fall under Provincial Law, including temporary foreign workers. Presented by Wanda Kusumajuda, an Employment Counsellor with the Skills Connect for Immigrants program at Back in Motion Rehab.

 

Come Celebrate Vaisakhi!
On Sunday Mar. 29, 2015 the Richmond Public Library and S.U.C.C.E.S.S B.C are proud to present a Vaisakhi Celebration. From 1:30pm to 3:30pm at the Cambie branch, located at Unit 150 – 11590 Cambie Road, Richmond. There will be dance performances, speeches, children’s activities and more. Refreshments will be provided. This is an all ages, free event. Come and enjoy the festivities with the whole family.

New connector road improves traffic flow in north Richmond

Drivers in Richmond’s bustling Bridgeport business district now have improved access to Jacombs Road via Mannini Way, a newly opened off-ramp accessed from southbound Knight Street.
The access to Mannini Way is marked as Jacombs Road Exit on the new signage located southbound on Knight Street.

On Sunday Mar. 29, 2015 the Richmond Public Library and S.U.C.C.E.S.S B.C are proud to present a Vaisakhi Celebration. From 1:30pm to 3:30pm at the Cambie branch, located at Unit 150 – 11590 Cambie Road, Richmond. There will be dance performances, speeches, children’s activities and more. Refreshments will be provided. This is an all ages, free event. Come and enjoy the festivities with the whole family.