by FOPLED | Jul 17, 2020 | FOPL News
Focus on Passive Reader’s Advisory To Build Patron Engagement https://www.libraryunicorn.net/post/focus-on-passive-reader-s-advisory-to-build-patron-engagement “Libraries are known for in-person Reader’s Advisory (RA) services. However, librarians...
by FOPLED | Jul 17, 2020 | FOPL News
Report: “Library Return on Investment: Reviewing the Evidence From the Last 10 Years” Report: “Library Return on Investment: Reviewing the Evidence From the Last 10 Years” Via Gary Price at LJ InfoDocket “Introduction and link “Library Return on...
by FOPLED | Jul 17, 2020 | FOPL News
For those libraries that have larger rooms or a theatre with fixed seating that they’d like to re-open . . . I thought there were the germs of a few good ideas here: One Victoria Theatre reopened. It’s still in its temporary small space: with COVID-19...
by FOPLED | Jul 17, 2020 | FOPL News
COVID-19 Update Government of Canada actions on COVID-19 July 17, 2020 Good Evening, Today, Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced details of the government’s plan to revamp and extend the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS), plus a one-time support payment for...
by FOPLED | Jul 17, 2020 | FOPL News
Invitation from Minister MacLeod to Presentation by IPSOS CEO Darrell Bricker July 21, 2020 (Zoom) From the Minister’s Office: Good Afternoon, Further to the briefing re: Ipsos polling that was held earlier this week for members of the MHSTCI Ministerial...
by FOPLED | Jul 17, 2020 | FOPL News
July 17, 2020 MW SHARES: MUNICIPAL PANDEMIC RESPONSE Economic restart on horizon! Jody Johnson, Director of Legal Services for Halton Region, joins Municipal World CEO Susan Gardner to discuss this week’s critical Government of Canada funding announcement, Ontario in...
by FOPLED | Jul 17, 2020 | FOPL News
Some of our FOPL members are asking about Contact Tracing. An App has not been launched in Ontario yet (although Alberta has). This can be a complicated research and library policy question which likely requires a professional legal opinion. We, here at FOPL, are...
by FOPLED | Jul 17, 2020 | FOPL News
FAQ on Stage 3 Reopening for Ontario Public Libraries A lot has to happen in the background to keep our staff and residents safe in our spaces while serving their needs. We know Ontario’s Library Boards and CEO/Management Teams are working diligently on these staged...
by FOPLED | Jul 17, 2020 | FOPL News
Health and Safety Guidance During COVID-19 For Library Employers Ontario Public Services Health & Safety Association https://www.pshsa.ca/resources/health-and-safety-guidance-during-covid-19-for-library-employer OVERVIEW During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak,...
by FOPLED | Jul 16, 2020 | FOPL News
COVID-19 Update Government of Canada actions on COVID-19 July 16, 2020 Good Evening, Prime Minister Trudeau and Deputy Prime Minister Freeland announced a $19 billion “Safe Restart” plan this afternoon, targeted at the provinces, territories and municipalities. This...
