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Stronger Libraries Stronger Communities
SOLS EXISTS SO THAT:
The people of Ontario, as represented by the Minister with jurisdiction for public libraries, will have equitable access to library services at a sustainable cost.
1. Libraries will be equipped to deliver equitable access.
1.3 Libraries will have a mechanism for collaboration on the cost-effective acquisition and use of resources.
Action Plan
- Support the development of shared electronic, print and non-print collections.
- Organize economies of scale in purchasing.
- Foster the exchange of information among libraries.
- Facilitate collaborative projects.
- Facilitate linkages to initiatives within the broader library community.
Services
- COOL (Consortium of Ontario Libraries)
- Pools
- CPAs (Consortia/ Charitable Purchasing Agreements)
- Networking (library committees, Trustee Councils, listservs, interest groups)
- Summer Reading
- Knowledge Ontario