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Municipal World MW SHARES PODCAST: MUNICIPAL PANDEMIC RESPONSE: The long-term financial impacts of COVID-19 – Part 2
June 23, 2020 MW SHARES: MUNICIPAL PANDEMIC RESPONSE In last week's episode, change management consultant Nolan Crouse joined us to discuss the long term financial impacts of COVID-19 on rural communities. In Part 2, he shares his thoughts on COVID-19’s effects on the housing market, the importance of a regional approach, and the upcoming tax difficulties that municipalities across Canada face. LISTEN...
Municipal World MW Shares Podcast: Threats to social cohesion, budget cuts, and virtual Canada Day – in this week’s COVID-19 recap
June 26, 2020 Threats to social cohesion, budget cuts, and virtual Canada Day – in this week's COVID-19 recap MW SHARES: MUNICIPAL PANDEMIC RESPONSE Jody Johnson joins Susan Gardner for week 15 of the weekly recap to discuss the continued reopening and Ontario’s emergency extension, threats to social cohesion, and municipal budget cuts. In addition, an update on the growing number of communities requiring masks and why it's an issue that isn't likely going away soon. Plus, the uptick in pool...
Remarks Before the Ontario Legislature Standing Committee on Finance and the Economy: June 25, 2020
FOPL and OLA were asked to present before the Ontario Legislature Standing Committee on Finance and the Economy: June 25, 2020 Below is our prepared remarks. We were happy to receive many specific questions about broadband, resources, and public libraries from the committee members. Remarks Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs Culture & Heritage Sector COVID-19 Impact Hearings Thursday June 25, 2020, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Good afternoon. Thank you for the opportunity to participate...
Richmond Hill Public Library Board Announces New CEO
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 25, 2020 Richmond Hill Public Library Board Announces New CEO PDF: Press Release - Richmond Hill Public Library Board Announces New CEO The Richmond Hill Public Library Board is excited to announce Darren Solomon as the new CEO of Richmond Hill Public Library (RHPL), effective July 6, 2020. Solomon was chosen after an extensive search of leaders in various industries. “Throughout our recruitment process, Darren presented himself as a strong believer in the power of...
A second wave of COVID-19 is likely… but unpredictable
Will Canada see a second wave of COVID-19? As cities and entire countries ease restrictions, experts worry that COVID-19 cases could spike again. Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia and some U.S. states are among the places already experiencing a second wave. Kenyon Wallace and Patty Winsa looked at what’s happening around the world and what it tells us about Canada’s virus trajectory. By the numbers: Global COVID-19 cases are rising rapidly as regions reopen. The head of the World Health Organization...
PLA Webinar July 22, 2020: Transition Planned In-Person Adult Programs to a Virtual Environment
PLA Webinar Transition Planned In-Person Adult Programs to a Virtual Environment Wednesday, July 22, 2020 | 1-2 p.m. Central Start virtual programming for adults using Zoom! Learn about training staff to present virtually, integrating community partners into your virtual schedule, and other strategies to transition programs from in-house to online. In this webinar, community outreach specialists will cover best practices for programs, setting up accounts for maximum security and effectiveness...
A Michigan library had to issue a public statement telling people not to microwave their books
In case you discover your RFID tags start to fail more often . . . https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2020/06/23/library-officials-warn-stop-microwaving-books-kill-covid-19/ Don’t Microwave Library Books So COVID-19 has people taking precautions, as we all should, but also listen to science and medicine before just randomly trying to be cautious: a Michigan library had to issue a public statement telling people not to microwave their books. “Library books have metal in the...
2020-21 Public Library Operating Grants (PLOG) program information
2020-21 Public Library Operating Grants (PLOG) program information FOPL is grateful that there is good news from MHSTCI that our sector's PLOG and other payments will be issued 3 months earlier this year and the simplified application/process is very welcome. Get your completed applications in as soon as possible. We are told that payments will be processed in batches on first come basis each batch of payments is anticipated to be done weekly starting next week. The Programs and Services...
SirsiDynix Webinar: COVID-19: Preparing and Implementing Tools to Reopen Post Stay-At-Home-Order – Part 2
Episode 9 COVID-19: Preparing and Implementing Tools to Reopen Post Stay-At-Home-Order – Part 2 Looking for reopening tools? Need guidance on implementing some new processes? This week’s webinar focuses on ensuring library staff have all the resources they need in order to safely serve their patrons and move their libraries into new phases of operation. Join SWAN Consortia Director Aaron Skog as he outlines how to create a reopening plan that works for your library -- and then how to execute...
OverDrive to Acquire RBdigital from RBmedia
OverDrive to Acquire RBdigital from RBmedia OverDrive, the digital reading platform for libraries and schools, announced that it is acquiring the assets of RBmedia’s library business, including the RBdigital platform in North America, the United Kingdom and Australia. The acquisition of RBdigital will bring enhanced content and features to the OverDrive platform, enabling it to better serve the needs of libraries around the world, including access to new release Recorded Books audiobooks....