by FOPLED | Jun 14, 2020 | FOPL News
Toronto Public Library curbside pickup gaining in popularity after just 1 week ‘In the first 3 days, we had 3,685 appointments booked online overall,’ said Sarah Bradley. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-public-library-popular-1.5611691 The...
by FOPLED | Jun 14, 2020 | FOPL News
Great posters for libraries too. ONE WORLD POSTERS https://www.tolerance.org/classroom-resources/one-world-posters 35 posters for free featuring many authors. The website also has many classroom program and professional development resources. “The One World...
by FOPLED | Jun 13, 2020 | FOPL News
This is the day! 3 months ago, on March 17, 2020, Ontario’s Public Libraries were ordered to physically close. I know you’re counting, but today we approach the three-month anniversary of those physical closures. Also, last week marked my 7th anniversary...
by FOPLED | Jun 13, 2020 | FOPL News
Bobby Seagull: ‘Libraries have a central role to play in a post-Covid world’ The University Challenge sensation turned teacher, author and presenter penned an exclusive piece for The Big Issue about the pivotal role libraries will play in social justice when we...
by FOPLED | Jun 13, 2020 | FOPL News
And again we’re shown the power of one person to enact change allied with people of good intent. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary has officially changed the definition of “racism.” https://boingboing.net/2020/06/13/the-merriam-webster-dictionary-2.html...
by FOPLED | Jun 12, 2020 | FOPL News
Allyship https://www.linkedin.com/company/theotherbox/
by FOPLED | Jun 12, 2020 | FOPL News
TorStar A guide to COVID-19 social circles and Ontario guidelines on physical distancing https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/06/12/a-guide-to-covid-19-social-circles-and-ontario-guidelines-on-physical-distancing.html “Hugs are officially making a comeback —...
by FOPLED | Jun 12, 2020 | FOPL News
CDC posts COVID-19 safety tips to minimize everyday risk of reopening CBC Overview: https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/coronavirus-cdc-1.5609803 CDC Link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/activities.html “Deciding to Go Out Venturing Out?...
by FOPLED | Jun 12, 2020 | FOPL News
Quarantine has changed us — and it’s not all bad Here are 8 new habits people want to keep post-lockdown. I think this has a lot of opportunity for many library programs – post lock-down and/or virtually....
by FOPLED | Jun 12, 2020 | FOPL News
After the Lockdown: Pandemic Marketing 2.0 by Deanna Day, MLIS https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/after-lockdown-pandemic-marketing-20-deanna-day-mlis/?trackingId=9uajVT6a9jQaoncm5Ke2CQ%3D%3D The lockdowns are ending: Digital marketing is here to stay Develop your...