by FOPLED | Jun 15, 2020 | FOPL News
YES! Reboarding is the perfect term – we can start anew, reset, and not just talk about plague procedures! COVID-19 Reboarding Checklist Six best practices to consider before reopening. COVID-19 Reboarding Checklist By Andrew Rawson “Many organizations are...
by FOPLED | Jun 15, 2020 | FOPL News
I was inspired by this meme in the context of the needed conversations in all libraries (More ideas follows): What can we do to address those policies – probably without intent – that do not match library values and disproportionately impact certain...
by FOPLED | Jun 15, 2020 | FOPL News
Just to assist with planning the library outreach and deliveries. Yourlibrary may choose to delay. The Ontario daycare reopening plan is a hot mess We all want daycares to reopen, but we have way more questions than answers right now. The Ontario daycare reopening...
by FOPLED | Jun 15, 2020 | FOPL News
How to Tackle Library Signage in a Pandemic and Make Visitors Feel Comfortable With Your New Rules How to Tackle Library Signage in a Pandemic and Make Visitors Feel Comfortable With Your New Rules ...
by FOPLED | Jun 14, 2020 | FOPL News
How Libraries Are Stepping Up as a Front Line of Resilience They’re reimagining the ways they can continue to serve their communities during the pandemic and for the years beyond, taking action to survive, adapt and grow as vital local institutions....
by FOPLED | Jun 14, 2020 | FOPL News
Webinar Recording: How do we respond to anti-Black racism in urbanist practices and conversations? Canadian Urban Institute
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...