by FOPLED | Sep 2, 2020 | FOPL News
Uptick in COVID cases shelves in-person browsing at Newmarket library A new walk-in service finds staff browsing, retrieving materials for patrons...
by FOPLED | Sep 2, 2020 | FOPL News
“Access Licensing”: A COVID-19 Refresh for Compulsory Licensing by John Willinsky “Access Licensing”: A COVID-19 Refresh for Compulsory Licensing ...
by FOPLED | Sep 2, 2020 | FOPL News
Here’s what happens when there are COVID-19 cases in Ontario schools Whether student or staff tests positive, local public health unit and school board play roles https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/covid19-case-school-ontario-student-teacher-plan-1.5706191...
by FOPLED | Sep 2, 2020 | FOPL News
Since most public libraries had local education partnerships: Ontario school boards lose 20% of education directors as daunting pandemic year looms 14 of 72 directors left during summer or will retire during coming school year...
by FOPLED | Sep 2, 2020 | FOPL News
Virus-responsive library design Libraries have always been spaces for discovery. But in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been tasked with transforming themselves into places that allow users to physically distance while being more digitally connected than...
by FOPLED | Sep 2, 2020 | FOPL News
\ 2020 Library Design Showcase The Library Design Showcase is American Libraries’ annual celebration of new and renovated libraries. These shining examples of architectural innovation—completed before the COVID-19 pandemic—address user needs in unique, interesting,...
by FOPLED | Sep 2, 2020 | FOPL News
Understanding the CAO-Council relationship Is this the key to a healthy, sustainable organization? READ MORE
by FOPLED | Sep 2, 2020 | FOPL News
September 2, 2020 MW SHARES: MUNICIPAL WORLD PODCAST The conversation continues as City of London Councillor Arielle Kayabaga joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to share her thoughts on the rallies for Black Lives Matter, racism as a public health crisis, and...
by FOPLED | Sep 2, 2020 | FOPL News
INEQUALITY The pandemic has exposed the GTA’s digital divide With about a quarter of Ontario parents planning to keep their kids home this fall, GTA school boards are rushing to plug the city’s digital divide, May Warren reports. While most families are digitally...
by FOPLED | Sep 1, 2020 | FOPL News
September 1, 2020 MW SHARES: MUNICIPAL PANDEMIC RESPONSE In the wake of COVID-19, how we meet and gather – for work or play – has changed forever. Physical distancing, self-isolation, and mandatory quarantine has turned many kitchen tables into home offices as we...
