by FOPLED | Jul 3, 2020 | FOPL News
FOPL ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) Important Links Summary for Library Boards and Management We have been pretty active here at FOPL for the over hundred days of lockdown and gradual re-opening of our physical spaces and services. As you can see from our many...
by FOPLED | Jul 3, 2020 | FOPL News
News Release Ontario Launches Online Training to Promote Safe Workplaces Real-Time Courses Make It Easier for People to Get Essential Qualifications July 3, 2020 1:00 P.M. Office of the Premier TORONTO ― As the province safely and gradually reopens, the Ontario...
by FOPLED | Jul 3, 2020 | FOPL News
Anne Marie is one of the great ones in Ontario. FOPL wishes her all the best and we’re thrilled that she’ll continue to contribute to APLL. Anne Marie Madziak – Retirement Announcement View this email in your browser Southern Ontario Library...
by FOPLED | Jul 3, 2020 | FOPL News
Getting in front of this misinformation Lordy – it’s the often the same tech as your TV remote, etc. Poynter: Infrared thermometers won’t blind you, damage your neurons nor affect your meditation. “People who have recently tried to resume their lives by...
by FOPLED | Jul 3, 2020 | FOPL News
Centre for Equitable Library Access… CELA continues to offer books, magazines and newspapers in accessible reading formats to libraries and to library patrons with print disabilities during the pandemic. CELA staff have heard from users how important reading is...
by FOPLED | Jul 3, 2020 | FOPL News
Seniors Grant The Ontario government is providing up to $4 million for the Seniors Community Grant Program. This funding will help non-profit organizations, local services boards, or Indigenous groups develop programs for seniors that focus on combatting social...
by FOPLED | Jul 3, 2020 | FOPL News
Annual Survey of Public Libraries The Annual Survey of Public Libraries (ASPL) opened in January 2020 through the GO-Secure portal. At that time, each library and every contracting municipality received an e-mail from the Ministry with the basic information for your...
by FOPLED | Jul 3, 2020 | FOPL News
Covid-19: Informational Resources for Public Libraries – This publication began in March as a collection of information pieces related to the COVID-19 virus. As the situation unfolded, the publication evolved to include these additional sections: Section...
by FOPLED | Jul 3, 2020 | FOPL News
July 3, 2020 MW SHARES: MUNICIPAL PANDEMIC RESPONSE The great mask debate rages on. Jody Johnson joins Susan Gardner for week 16 of the weekly recap to discuss masks, the Atlantic bubble, and the return of professional sports. Plus, Nova Scotia is set to increase...
by FOPLED | Jul 2, 2020 | FOPL News
Free CFLA-CARL Webinar: Privacy, Libraries and COVID-19 Webinaire gratuit présenté par la FCAB et l’ABRC : Respect de la vie privée, bibliothèques et COVID-19 Bilingual message – message bilingue Free CFLA-CARL Webinar: Privacy, Libraries and COVID-19 Date: Thursday,...