by FOPLED | Jun 29, 2015 | FOPL News, Member News, Member Projects and Reports
FOPL engaged Market Probe Canada to poll Ontarians about their views and attitudes about Ontario’s Public Libraries. This updates FOPL’s 2000, 2006 and 2010 polls and we now have a good 15 year record of changes in Ontario’s residents and their...
by FOPLED | Jun 23, 2015 | FOPL News, Member News
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport is launching consultations to inform the development of an Ontario provincial culture strategy as indicated in the Minister’s Mandate Letter. These are scheduled to begin this fall (September to November). A Culture Advisory...
by FOPLED | Jun 19, 2015 | FOPL News, Member News
Toronto Star: Toronto’s City Librarian Discusses Ebook Pricing in Interview From The Star: Toronto Public Library is crying foul over “unreasonably high” ebook prices that it says limit its titles as demand soars for virtual reading. In an interview with the Star on...
by FOPLED | Jun 17, 2015 | FOPL News, Member News
FOPL inquired of Library & Archives Canada about public library eligibility for these grants. Here is their answer: “Good afternoon Mr. Abram: Thank you for your interest in Library and Archives Canada’s (LAC) Documentary Heritage Community Program (DHCP)....
by FOPLED | Jun 15, 2015 | FOPL News, Member News
Fair Ebook Prices are Long Overdue June 15, 2015 | TPL Press Release: http://torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com/news_releases/2015/06/fair-ebook-prices-are-long-overdue-.html Canadian Public Libraries for Fair Ebook Pricing have joined to raise awareness of high ebook...
by FOPLED | Jun 15, 2015 | FOPL News, Member News
CLA Key Library Priorities for e-Content Availability: Commercially available e-content should be available from all publishers for lending by libraries at their time of publication. Libraries need continuous access to content to build core collections and ensure...
