by FOPLED | Feb 28, 2020 | FOPL News
FOPL Members: BIG (and good news) on the Development Charges / Community Benefit Charges front! As you know, development charges (or DCs) have been a tool for public libraries to fund growth-related capital costs, including buildings, renovations, and collections....
by FOPLED | Feb 28, 2020 | FOPL News
Dear FOPL Members OLA and the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries (FOPL) participate annually in Ontario’s Pre-Budget consultation process. As library leaders in key ridings, your active participation is crucial to our efforts. At this critical stage of the...
by FOPLED | Feb 28, 2020 | FOPL News
Dear members, please share widely. Chers membres, S.V.P. le partager à volonté. Katherine McColgan, CAE Executive Director — Directrice générale Canadian Federation of Library Associations Fédération canadienne des associations de bibliothèques 75 rue Jolicoeur,...
by FOPLED | Feb 28, 2020 | FOPL News
Dear CFLA (via FOPL membership), In light of the current political climate, I believe it would be an excellent opportunity to highlight and remind members of the CFLA-FCAB Truth and Reconciliation Report and Recommendations. I would like to draw attention to the...
by FOPLED | Feb 27, 2020 | FOPL News
Guardian: Palaces for the people: why libraries are more than just books https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2018/sep/24/palaces-for-the-people-at-the-library-everyone-is-welcome