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FOUNDATION LIBRARY [11 records]

Record 1 2017-12-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Library Science
OBS

A medium-sized local charitable organization founded in 1997.

OBS

The vision of the Toronto Public Library Foundation is to build a city of life-long readers, learners and creators for a successful Toronto. This is accomplished by inspiring giving in support of exemplary collections, ground-breaking programs and services, and innovative community spaces at Toronto Public Library.

OBS

Mission: Provide essential resources for the enhancement of [the] Toronto Public Library and allocate funds to priority needs not supported by municipal funding.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Bibliothéconomie

Spanish

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Record 2 2017-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Library Science (General)
OBS

The Colchester-East Hants Public Library Foundation is a registered, charitable foundation, which seeks the support of the private sector to maintain and enhance [its] library system.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Bibliothéconomie (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 3 2012-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Legal Profession: Organization
OBS

The Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan(PLEA) was incorporated in 1980 as a non-profit, non-government organization that exists to educate, inform and empower through law-related education. PLEA's primary core funder is the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan. PLEA is also the designated recipient of the Department of Justice(Canada) public legal education and information funding and receives support from Saskatchewan Justice. Additionally PLEA enjoys the support of the Law Society of Saskatchewan, Canadian Bar Association(Saskatchewan Branch), College of Law, Saskatchewan Legal Aid Commission, Saskatoon Public Library and public libraries and regional colleges throughout the province.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Organisation de la profession (Droit)

Spanish

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Record 4 2008-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Performing Arts (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Arts du spectacle (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 5 2006-11-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cartography
  • Document Classification (Library Science)
CONT

The map collections have grown steadily since the Museum's foundation in 1753 and they are now spread over several parts of the Library. Taken together, they form the major cartographic collection in the British Isles, comprising materials in a variety of formats including maps, atlases, globes, adverts, postcards, printing plates, coins and medals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cartographie
  • Classification des documents (Bibliothéconomie)
DEF

Collection de cartes géographiques.

Spanish

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Record 6 2004-07-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • The Skin
OBS

The Lupus Foundation of Ontario was formed in 1977 to serve the lupus patient community. Incorporated and registered as a charitable organization, the Foundation works actively to provide information and support to the hundreds of people who inquire each year. Quarterly newsletters, a complete library of books and information articles and periodic seminars are available to all members to assist them in learning about lupus and developing coping strategies.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Appareil cutané

Spanish

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Record 7 2002-05-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Library Science (General)
OBS

Title reproduced from the document "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", with the authorization of UNESCO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Bibliothéconomie (Généralités)
OBS

Aussi connu sous Groupe de Lausanne.

OBS

Appellation tirée du document «United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO.

Key term(s)
  • Groupe de Lausanne

Spanish

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Record 8 2000-05-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Library Science (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Bibliothéconomie (Généralités)
Key term(s)
  • Dak Équipement de bibliothèque

Spanish

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Record 9 1997-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Data Banks and Databases

French

Domaine(s)
  • Banques et bases de données
OBS

Source(s) : Dans le domaine d'Oracle 10.5 - fait partie intégrante du système.

Spanish

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Record 10 1993-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

Established as an educational organization to acquire, organize, and disseminate information about foundations and the grants they award; to collect and make available published information about the foundation field and about its relationships to government and society, including historical records and supporting references in related fields.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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Record 11 1993-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
OBS

Purpose is to provide spiritual well-being in society through seed projects including work with the terminally ill and the Hanuman Tape Library, which produces and distributes books and tapes of meditation instructors, musicians, and singers. Foundation is named for Hanuman, a monkey that was considered to be the perfect servant of God in ancient Indian tales.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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