Advocacy

Funding Announcement: Ontario Expanding Internet Access in First Nations and Rural Libraries

The Ontario Library Association (OLA) is excited to share that the Ontario Government is investing an additional $78,000 into the Internet Connectivity Grant. With this increase, all First Nation Public Libraries (FNPLs) and additional rural libraries will now have full support to maintain high-speed internet service for their communities. This funding increase will fully reimburse the costs of providing public internet access at an additional 30 libraries. 

Library Day at Queen’s Park

Library Day at Queen’s Park November 14-15, 2023​ PHOTO: OLA & FOPL representatives with Hon. Neil Lumsden, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport and MPP for Hamilton East-Stoney Creek (Nov 2023). On November 14 and 15, 2023, delegates from OLA and FOPL took part in over 20 meetings at Queen’s Park, building awareness about the importance of Ontario’s libraries and the sector’s priority …

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OSLA Guide to the Selection and Deselection of School Library Resources

OSLA’s “A Guide to the Selection and Deselection of School Library Resources” Available Now!​ July 2023 OSLA has published “A Guide to the Selection and Deselection of School Library Resources”, which provides: information, best practices, and resources to support the selection and deselection of school library learning resources. resources to help school boards navigate concerns, questions, …

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