Canadian Heritage Roundtables-Written Policy Submission
Attached is a link to FOPL/OLA's written policy paper submitted jointly to the Canadian Heritage Roundtables. We are seeking the Canadian government's support on key priority recommendations, which will ensure that libraries can continue to adapt and perform their...
Public Libraries and Library Fines
Public Libraries and Library Fines Traditionally, public libraries have collected fines for library items that are returned after the due date and have charged replacement fees for items that have been lost or damaged. Library fines have been considered a deterrent to...
Ontario’s 2020 Fall Budget Consultations
The Ontario Library Association, with the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries (FOPL), has submitted recommendations as part of Ontario’s 2020 Fall Pre-Budget consultation process. Libraries are an essential part of Ontario’s COVID-19 recovery. The following...