Here’s the stuff I promised at our AGM about our election preparedness for June and October. We’re meeting with OLA et al in the next few weeks to do more. But, this is a good start to share with your staff and board.
Below are some links to the materials available including the election kit for lobbying for the OLA/FOPL “ASK” as well as our “ASK”.
Online access is on FOPL.ca here:
Data that help are here:
2016 Ontario Public Library Data Analysis
3D Printers, Maker Space Labs, and Digital Media Labs, 2015-2016
2016 Analysis of Public Library Partnerships
WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL PLACE?
City of Kitchener Council resolution that urges the Province of Ontario to recognize the contribution of local libraries
If you want to see more, check out:
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Another good election kit is from the Ontario Not for profit Network, ONN, whic represents the public benefit sector (new jargon). Their toolkits and other helpful tools are here:
OLA FOPL MPP Meeting Campaign Toolkit
OLA FOPL Joint Budget “ASK” Submission
Hope this helps…
Cheers,
Stephen
Stephen Abram, MLS, FSLA
Executive Director, Federation of Ontario Public Libraries