by FOPLED | Aug 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Freshly released, Ontario Library Association (OLA) is proud to share the graphics and branding for Ontario Public Library Week 2023: Libraries for Life / Biblios pour la vie. New Theme for 2023 Libraries for Life / Biblios pour la vie We are happy to share a new...
by FOPLED | Aug 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
le français suit CFLA’s new Climate Action Committee is searching for members. We welcome self nominations from interested individuals who are members of a CFLA/FCAB member association. Members must be a member of at least one CFLA-FCAB member organization and will...
by FOPLED | Aug 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Please join me in welcoming Susan McGibbon to our Board of Directors as Rural Caucus Trustee. Susan joins us from the Georgian Bay Public Library Board. Here is a short bio from Susan: I joined the Board of the Township of Georgian Bay Public Library (GBPL) as a...
by FOPLED | Aug 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
We are pleased to welcome Anne Smith to the FOPL Board of Directors. Anne is the new Small Medium Caucus Trustee and joins us from the Innisfil IdeaLAB and Public Library board. Anne Smith is a retired Financial Services Industry executive (was based in Toronto). She...
by FOPLED | Aug 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
We are pleased to welcome David Harvie to our board of directors. David is our representative for our new Former Library Leaders Caucus. David Harvie has spent 28 years in the public library sector, which focused on digital literacy, library automation, IT, policy...
by FOPLED | Jul 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
The Guardian reports that an English study of libraries show that they generate at least £3.4 billion in yearly value. Researchers hope their report will change the way local and national governments invest in community services. Click here to read on.