by FOPLED | May 11, 2022 | Advocacy Updates
As the election is less than a month away, most political parties have announced their platforms and commitments. Our hard work in the past 8 months is evident in the commitments made by the Liberal and NDP parties who have promised significant investments in public...
by FOPLED | Apr 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Ontario Library Service (OLS) continues to work towards implementing the Connecting Public Libraries Initiative on behalf of the Province of Ontario. Last year, the government announced an investment of $4.85 million to upgrade high-speed internet at approximately...
by FOPLED | Mar 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Federation of Ontario Public Libraries is pleased to announce a new annual info series. The info series will be comprised of four webinars which are free for our members that focus on furthering advocacy efforts of libraries across the province. The first two...
by FOPLED | Mar 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
The National Indigenous Knowledge and Language Alliance (NIKLA) will be hosting a webinar; Respectful Terminology: Creating the Framework. This national event is centered on identifying the next steps to develop a framework for respectful terminology. This free event...
by FOPLED | Mar 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
There is a great new post from the OLS on board self-evaluations and assessments. It is the last year of board terms which makes it an ideal time for evaluations and assessments. It can act as a performance review for the board and provide insights to improve for the...
by FOPLED | Mar 24, 2022 | Advocacy Updates
We have had encouraging conversations with the Minister of Finance’s office this month. After our initial budget submission in February, we met with the MOF’s policy advisor, Eric Gallo-Miscevich, who requested a follow up meeting with FOPL and OLA to further discuss...
by FOPLED | Mar 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Le francais suit Dear Public Library and First Nation Public Library CEOs: This is an important reminder to submit your 2021 Annual Survey of Public Libraries (ASPL) before the final deadline of April 30, 2022. Timely submission helps the Ministry to update and...
by FOPLED | Mar 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
An interesting article from Publishers Weekly; fair e-book pricing continues to make it’s way around the USA, this time in Connecticut. Connecticut has become the latest state to introduce a library e-book bill, introducing bill 131 in its February session. The...
by FOPLED | Mar 8, 2022 | Advocacy Updates
The Ontario Provincial Election is a critical opportunity for the library sector to capture the attention of political parties and candidates & secure their support to address the critical gaps that continue to confront Ontario’s libraries and the many individuals...
by FOPLED | Mar 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Hello Members, The Annual General Meeting for the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries will take place virtually via Zoom on Friday, June 10th at 10:00am. Please note this change from the previously mentioned date in April. Registration will begin at 9:30am. The...
