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5 Free Zoom Alternatives for Video Conferencing and Online Meetings

by FOPLED | May 4, 2020 | FOPL News

5 Free Zoom Alternatives for Video Conferencing and Online Meetings. “When you’re working remotely and conducting video conferences, you need them to be easy to set up, secure, and fast for everyone. You’re spoilt for choice when it comes to free video calling apps on...

San Francisco recruits army of social workers, librarians and investigators to track Covid-19

by FOPLED | May 3, 2020 | FOPL News

Of course! San Francisco recruits army of social workers, librarians and investigators to track Covid-19 Contact-tracing is considered crucial to get the US back on track. California is one of the first to take the challenge on...

Governor General’s Medals in Architecture – 2020 Recipient: RDHA and Brampton PL

by FOPLED | May 3, 2020 | FOPL News

Governor General’s Medals in Architecture – 2020 Recipient The Springdale Library & Komagata Maru Park Brampton, ON Award Category: Governor General’s Medals in Architecture RDH Architects (RDHA) LEAD DESIGN ARCHITECT(S): Tyler Sharp Occupancy: July...

Literacy advocates worry some children will fall behind

by FOPLED | May 3, 2020 | FOPL News

Literacy advocates worry some children will fall behind About 20 per cent of children were struggling to read before the pandemic https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/literacy-new-brunswick-reading-children-development-1.5552527

Consider eliminating library fines at your library Resource: website endlibraryfines.info

by FOPLED | May 2, 2020 | FOPL News

Good morning, friends. I want to ask a moment of your time to consider eliminating library fines at your library. I run the website endlibraryfines.info. Along with my colleagues we have been collecting resources, gathering news articles, and creating a map of...

As businesses in Ontario reopen they’ll need to follow these rules

by FOPLED | May 1, 2020 | FOPL News

As businesses in Ontario reopen they’ll need to follow these rules https://www.thestar.com/business/2020/04/30/as-businesses-in-ontario-reopen-theyll-need-to-follow-these-rules.html

Important information for re-opening planning. Every COVID-19 outbreak in Ontario, mapped

by FOPLED | Apr 30, 2020 | FOPL News

Important information for re-opening planning. Every COVID-19 outbreak in Ontario, mapped https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/04/30/every-covid-19-outbreak-in-ontario-mapped.html   Ontario’s 20 deadliest outbreaks Confirmed COVID-19 deaths in a retirement or...

Quill & Quire: Demand for digital collections spikes at libraries across Canada

by FOPLED | Apr 30, 2020 | FOPL News

Quill & Quire: Demand for digital collections spikes at libraries across Canada Demand for digital collections spikes at libraries across Canada...

Orillia Public Library, Museum of Art & History, Leacock Museum among local facilities offering engaging, virtual programming during pandemic

by FOPLED | Apr 30, 2020 | FOPL News

Cultural institutions are closed, but remain virtually unstoppable Orillia Public Library, Museum of Art & History, Leacock Museum among local facilities offering engaging, virtual programming during pandemic...

Counsel:April 30, 20202: COVID-19 Update Ontario Government actions on COVID-19: safety guidelines to protect workers, customers and the general public from COVID-19 in five key sectors

by FOPLED | Apr 30, 2020 | FOPL News

COVID-19 Update Ontario Government actions on COVID-19 April 30, 2020 Good afternoon, Today the government released safety guidelines to protect workers, customers and the general public from COVID-19 in five key sectors – construction, food processing, restaurant and...
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