Thinking of Going Fine Free?

by | Nov 2, 2021 | Uncategorized

Many libraries are eliminating fines… and people are noticing! Even Forbes. NYPL President Andrew W. Marx said in a statement that such fines, “are an antiquated, ineffective way to encourage patrons to return their books; for those who can afford the fines,...

Impact of COVID on Book Borrowing

by | Nov 1, 2021 | Uncategorized

Interesting article from BookNet Canada. 40% of Canadians said that COVID impacted their book borrowing and book buying habits in 2020. This data is compared to similar data points collected in 2019. The results? Canadians want in-person libraries, and they visit...

Ontario Parks – Day-Use Permit Lending Program

by | Oct 18, 2021 | Uncategorized

A message from Ontario Parks: Ontario Parks is pleased to invite you to take part in our day use permit lending program. Last year we successfully expanded this initiative to more than 200 public libraries across Ontario. We are now accepting first-time applications...

Message from CFLA regarding the Challenges Survey

by | Oct 4, 2021 | Uncategorized

This is a reminder to report challenges to library materials or programs to the CFLA-FCAB Challenge Survey found here.  Libraries are encouraged to enter unreported challenges from both earlier years and the present year.  The purpose of the survey is to gather data...

Workplace Safety Plan Builder

by | Sep 28, 2021 | Uncategorized

To help businesses stay on top of health and safety guidance, the province has launched the new Workplace Safety Plan Builder, a free interactive tool making it easier for workplaces to create and update their COVID-19 safety plans. The tool was developed specifically...