by FOPLED | Dec 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Le français suit In today’s post-pandemic climate, the Ontario government is focused on economic recovery and development. Have you ever considered how your library contributes to that development? An interesting case for advocacy: libraries support small and...
by FOPLED | Nov 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Listen, Hear Our Voices is an initiative to support Indigenous nations, governments and non-profit organizations in their efforts to: digitize existing documentary heritage related to Indigenous languages and cultures; and build the skills, knowledge and resources...
by FOPLED | Nov 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
The 2020 Data Report is now available! This data report includes the most recent 2020 operating data. Members may download this report. The dataset is also available to remembers free of charge. Please contact Dina Stevens for a copy of the full dataset in excel...
by FOPLED | Nov 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Many libraries are eliminating fines… and people are noticing! Even Forbes. NYPL President Andrew W. Marx said in a statement that such fines, “are an antiquated, ineffective way to encourage patrons to return their books; for those who can afford the fines,...
by FOPLED | Nov 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
Interesting article from BookNet Canada. 40% of Canadians said that COVID impacted their book borrowing and book buying habits in 2020. This data is compared to similar data points collected in 2019. The results? Canadians want in-person libraries, and they visit...
by FOPLED | Oct 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
Happy Ontario Public Library Week! Please click the link for a message from the Ontario Library Association.
by FOPLED | Oct 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
A message from Ontario Parks: Ontario Parks is pleased to invite you to take part in our day use permit lending program. Last year we successfully expanded this initiative to more than 200 public libraries across Ontario. We are now accepting first-time applications...
by FOPLED | Oct 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
This is a reminder to report challenges to library materials or programs to the CFLA-FCAB Challenge Survey found here. Libraries are encouraged to enter unreported challenges from both earlier years and the present year. The purpose of the survey is to gather data...
by FOPLED | Sep 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
To help businesses stay on top of health and safety guidance, the province has launched the new Workplace Safety Plan Builder, a free interactive tool making it easier for workplaces to create and update their COVID-19 safety plans. The tool was developed specifically...
by FOPLED | Sep 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Empowering the Next Generation of Indigenous Female Leaders in Canada October 6th, 2021 11:15am EDT – 1:15pm EDT October 4th marks the National Day of Action for MMIWG, join the Economic Club of Canada on October 6th, 2021 as they showcase strong Indigenous...
