by FOPLED | May 15, 2020 | FOPL News
Ending Library Fines Research and Information With the fiction of normality having just been exposed by the pandemic, why are we constantly talking of a New Normal? Let’s find the Silver Lining: How can we re-open libraries better and stronger and put our...
by FOPLED | May 15, 2020 | FOPL News
RECOVERY READINESS: A HOW-TO GUIDE FOR REOPENING YOUR WORKPLACE Recovery Readiness: A How-to Guide for Reopening your Workplace As areas stabilize from the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home restrictions are lifted, organizations will begin to bring workers back into...
by FOPLED | May 15, 2020 | FOPL News
In addition to the usual physical distancing protocols, libraries in Ontario are planning: Cloth or disposable face masks. Sometimes N95 for high risk employees. Face shields or plexiglass desk shields for service points. Hand sanitizer for staff and public...
by FOPLED | May 15, 2020 | FOPL News
Pick-Up and Delivery Services: Guidance for Public Libraries is now available. Pick-Up_and_Delivery_Services_-_Guidance_for_Public_Libraries Final Final Created by Ontario Library Service-North, Southern Ontario Library Service, and Federation of Ontario Public...
by FOPLED | May 15, 2020 | FOPL News
Bilingual message / Message bilingue Please distribute widely / Veuillez le distribuer à volonté CFLA-FCAB Detailed Job Description.051420 CFLA-FCAB Detailed Job Description.140520_FR The Canadian Federation of Library Associations / Fédération Canadienne...
by FOPLED | May 15, 2020 | FOPL News
May 15, 2020 MW SHARES: MUNICIPAL PANDEMIC RESPONSE What happens when the long weekend and COVID-19 collide? Jody Johnson joins us to discuss big changes ahead, show of support for municipal aid, a rural revival, and why some cities are saying it’s still too soon to...
by FOPLED | May 15, 2020 | FOPL News
May 14, 2020 MW SHARES: MUNICIPAL PANDEMIC RESPONSE There’s a silver lining, says the mayor of Moncton. Mayor Dawn Arnold shares her perspective on the impact of COVID-19, delayed municipal elections, and some valuable takeaways in the midst of it all. Plus, New...
by FOPLED | May 15, 2020 | FOPL News
Complimentary-Indigenous Education Activity Journal-Now Available! New Release! GoodMinds.com is proud to share our new release! “Nuttah & Kitchi Covid-19 Journal & Activity Book: Project Protect Our People.” Featuring colouring pages and a unique...
by FOPLED | May 15, 2020 | FOPL News
A new study finds that galleries, libraries, archives and museums (GLAMs) contribute $8.6 billion a year to the Canadian economy and societal well-being. https://librarianship.ca/news/value-of-glams-in-canada/ Canada gains nearly $8.6 billion a year in economic...
by FOPLED | May 15, 2020 | FOPL News
Accessible Reading Options and Accessibility Tips https://torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com/bookbuzz/2020/05/accessible-reading-options-and-accessibility-tips.html “These days, a lot of us are doing a lot more of our reading online. We wanted to provide some...
