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This week we presented our preliminary findings for the eMeasures Snapshot Survey at the 2020 Library Library Advocacy and Funding Conference (LAFCON). From the preliminary survey results*, we have been able to see where the responding libraries are excelling and where there is room for improvement as we move forward. Libraries excel at delivering quality programs and ensuring access to the materials. The data shows that responding libraries were able to pivot these vital services from...

Toronto, Peel, and Ottawa will have gatherings restricted to 10 indoors, 25 outdoors THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2020. 1:58 PM EDT Numbers for gatherings were increased to 50 indoors and 100 outdoors with physical distancing as the pandemic eased over the summer and more businesses were allowed to open. Since then, there have been many cases of the illness spreading at weddings, house and yard parties. READ MORE BACKGROUNDER...

Have you heard? The 2020 Marketing Libraries Think Tank presented by the Ontario Library Association is happening this month, virtually, with the support of our sponsors - Library Bound Inc., Library Services Centre, Whitehots, and Open the Book North America. We miss you and miss meeting in person for our annual one-day conference for all library marketers. Since in-person is not possible, we invite you to learn over lunch with two Noon webinars designed to support you where you are, right...

Latest developments COVID-19 emergency measures for nonprofits and charities https://nonprofitlaw.cleo.on.ca/recent-changes/ In response to COVID-19, the Government of Ontario passed some laws and guidelines that make it easier during the pandemic for: nonprofits to hold members’ meetings and board meetings, and charities to access funds if they’re in danger of closing. Options for holding meetings Until November 21, 2020, you can hold members’ meetings and board meetings online or by phone,...

Ontario Launches New COVID-19 Screening Tool to Help Protect Students and Staff https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/58385/ontario_launches_new_covid-19_screening_tool_to_help_protect_students_and_staff NEWS RELEASE Ontario Launches New COVID-19 Screening Tool to Help Protect Students and Staff New Tool Part of the Government’s Plan for the Safe Reopening of Schools September 16, 2020 Office of the Premier Table of Contents Content Quick Facts Additional Resources Related Topics TORONTO — The...

Ontario to lower limits on social gatherings as province reports 315 new COVID-19 cases Cases in Toronto, Peel and Ottawa still make up bulk of the daily count https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-september-16-covid-update-1.5726014

Kawartha Lakes Library system eliminates late fines https://lindsayadvocate.ca/kawartha-lakes-library-system-eliminates-late-fines/  

September 16, 2020 MW SHARES: MUNICIPAL WORLD PODCAST The conversation continues as Ava Hill, former Chief of the Six Nations Elected Council, joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to share her thoughts on Reconciliation and what that process means to her. Plus, a look at the Inquiry on Murdered, and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls, why all of these issues are interconnected – and why we must not ignore the dark cloud of human trafficking. LISTEN...

The Application Period for Sport for Social Development in Indigenous Communities Projects is Now Open From: Canadian Heritage https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/news/2020/09/the-application-period-for-sport-for-social-development-in-indigenous-communities-projects-is-now-open.html News release GATINEAU, September 14, 2020 The Government of Canada is committed to building stronger and healthier Indigenous communities across the country. The transformative power of sport plays an...