Public Libraries and Library Fines

Public Libraries and Library Fines Traditionally, public libraries have collected fines for library items that are returned after the due date and have charged replacement fees for items that have been lost or damaged. Library fines have been considered a deterrent to...

Grocery Stores discover the Bookmobile

Like giant ice cream trucks, supermarkets on wheels get ready to roll into the neighbourhood New businesses, services target at-home grocery market even beyond COVID-19 https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/grocery-truck-future-buckner-1.5557710...

CLA 2016 Conference Panel on National Statistics

I had the opportunity to speak this morning about FOPL’s and our partners’ strategies for Ontario public libraries on the CLA national statistics morning session. Here are the  expanded version of my slides. Cla ottawa montreal june 2 2016 from Stephen...

Cycling for Libraries Ontario Tour! August 5-11, 2016

The Cycling for Libraries Canadian team has come up with a manageable route and program for Cycling for Libraries and are ready to go.  They have opened up registration and have over 20 registrants so far; many are from Europe! UNCONFERENCE BIKING. NETWORKING....