If this policy is applied to libraries it is a great example of privilege trumping equity. It is systemic discrimination against the all in the digital divide, poverty, reading challenged, etc. which often are more racialized or older aged. It shows how bad policy can be wrapped in environmental well-meaning goodness. I hope libraries in MB have already had meetings with the government (maybe it is just terrible legislative drafting?) or consider a court challenge if needed. If the government...

Books in quarantine: What Windsor Public Library is doing to safely reopen Three of the city's branches fully reopened Monday https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/library-reopen-windsor-covid-19-1.5705973    

Awesome inspiration Merchandising Focus 3: The New Almere Library http://nicolas-beudon.com/2020/08/21/almere/   Did this post interest you? Go further by following my training "The inspiring library - merchandising techniques" Learn more  

Together Vaughan: Celebrating Community in Difficult Times https://www.vaughanpl.info/leisure/together-vaughan-celebrating-community-difficult-times/ About Daniela Daniela is a Children's Librarian at Woodbridge Library. She loves books of all genres, from children's fiction to adult non-fiction, and everything in between. She is always up for expanding her literary horizons. View all posts by Daniela →    

Accessible Communication Styles https://www.asgcladirect.org/resources/accessible-communication-styles/ "Overview: When library professionals write or speak about accessibility, it’s important to follow current best practices with regards to language. Whether writing policies, social media posts, marketing campaigns, or signage, it’s essential to use inclusive language that celebrates the diversity of experiences. Although language changes over time and can be regional in nature, there are...

How can public libraries help their small businesses and community fabric. Over 60% of Canada’s restaurants could close by November https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/canadian-business-potential-restaurant-closures-by-november "More than half of Canada’s restaurant establishments could face closures in the next three months if aid isn’t provided long-term. In a report published on August 26, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce highlighted that 60% of the restaurant industry in Canada could close by...

August 28, 2020 MW SHARES: MUNICIPAL PANDEMIC RESPONSE  COVID snitching? Jody Johnson, Director of Legal Services for Halton Region joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss municipal snitch lines, working from home, and how one council recently found themselves in self isolation. Plus, why folks in Ingersoll are dancing in the street! LISTEN...

The CDC offers guidance on how to protect workers from violent anti-mask customers, including safe rooms and installing 'panic buttons' https://www.businessinsider.com/anti-mask-violence-prompts-cdc-to-offer-guidance-to-retailers-2020-8    

National survey finds domestic violence during pandemic was more frequent and severe Abusers changed their tactics during lockdown, the survey found https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/national-survey-domestic-violence-end-violence-now-anova-1.5698028  

Concerns arise over inequity of families' pandemic 'learning pods' Schools, parents alike have to balance kids' safety and emotional well-being, says learning pods group founder https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/learning-pods-across-canada-1.5697507