by FOPLED | Mar 14, 2020 | FOPL News
As you’re aware we’re seeing a spate of library closures. These closures are generally from yesterday through April 6 and this includes Toronto Public Library. FOPL and OLA are tracking...
by FOPLED | Mar 13, 2020 | FOPL News
We’d like to know if your public library system is closed or open due to local COVID-19 precautions. OLA and FOPL have crafted a Google form to help keep track: https://forms.gle/UAfJxdD8xcs5Lzcg7 We have added quite a few that we know about so please check if...
by FOPLED | Mar 13, 2020 | FOPL News
FOPL: We thought it might help our members if we created a message for you to post to your websites as well as your social media accounts. Contribute this messaging as a trusted, well-managed, community hub partner. Keep our Ontarians calm and informed – as is...
by FOPLED | Mar 13, 2020 | FOPL News
CANADIAN INDEX OF WELLBEING: ONTARIO REGIONAL REPORTS https://otf.ca/canadian-index-wellbeing-ontario-regional-reports Backgrounder and quick facts BACKGROUND To build on strengths and tackle challenges, the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) — an agency of the...
by FOPLED | Mar 13, 2020 | FOPL News
Katherine McColgan 2:06 PM (26 minutes ago) to Members, Board Bilingual message – Message bilingue Dear members, Many in the library community are struggling with many questions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and what is the best way forward as an institution in...
by FOPLED | Mar 13, 2020 | FOPL News
COVID-19 IMPORTANT UPDATE Counsel Public Affairs March 13, 2020 As the federal and provincial governments across Canada announce their contingency plans to deal with COVID-19, we want to inform you of recent decisions by the federal government and provincial...
by FOPLED | Mar 13, 2020 | FOPL News
SOLS and OLS-North have pulled together an excellent guide to resources for libraries about COVID-19. They can be found at https://resources.learnhq.ca/covid-19. COVID-19: Resources for Public Libraries https://resources.learnhq.ca/covid-19 This guide is meant to...
by FOPLED | Mar 13, 2020 | FOPL News
Good afternoon all, Copy of slides: OLA and FOPL – 2020 Pre-Budget – Webinar Thank you to everyone who was able to join the call today. As discussed, I wanted to share with you a few key resources discussed on the call. If you have not already done so,...
by FOPLED | Mar 13, 2020 | FOPL News
CFLA/MLA Conference Cancelled The Canadian Federation of Library Association and the Manitoba Library Association have made the decision to cancel the upcoming National Forum and Manitoba Libraries Conference, April 6-8 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Cancellation Message to...
by FOPLED | Mar 13, 2020 | FOPL News
Coronavirus live updates: Ontario urged to suspend all gatherings over 250 people; York, U of T moves classes on-line; CN Tower closed for a month...
