Background
Bassnett, Peter James was born on November 16, 1933 in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England. Son of Lionel and Phyllis (Mair) Bassnett. emigrated to Canada, 1966.
Bassnett, Peter James was born on November 16, 1933 in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England. Son of Lionel and Phyllis (Mair) Bassnett. emigrated to Canada, 1966.
A.Library Association, N. Western Polytechnic School Librarianship, London, 1963.
Library assistant, City of Westminster, London, 1958-1961; technical librarian, Cement & Concrete Association, London, 1963-1964; librarian-in-charge, London Borough of Haringey, 1964-1966; administrative assistant to director, Calgary Public Library Board, Alberta, 1966-1972; director systems and management, North York Public Library Board, Ontario, 1972-1975; Chief Executive Officer libraries, Scarborough Public Library Board, Ontario, 1975-1995; retired, 1995; executive coordinator, Ontario Public Libraries Programme Review, Toronto, 1980-1982.
Chairman advising committee on library arts programme Southern Alberta Institute Technology, 1969-1972. Fellow Library. Association (United Kingdom). Member Alberta Library.
Association (president 1969-1970), Private Libraries Association, Powys Society.
Married Ann Gorham, December 12, 1959. Children: Madeline Jane, Sarah Catherine.
