Southern Ontario Library Service

Accreditation

SOLS has assigned a group of consultants to provide information, advice and assistance to support pre-accredited libraries as they put in place the fundamentals of good library service. These consultants support the use of the Ontario Public Library Guidelines (OPLG) as a planning tool to assist library staff and trustees in developing their libraries. The Ontario Public Library Guidelines were developed by the Ontario public library community to help improve the quality of public library service across the province. Libraries can work with through the guidelines to develop a comprehensive process and plan for improvement. Public libraries who meet the guidelines requirements can request a formal audit through an accreditation process.

Libraries may also want to consult the OLS Clearinghouse's Accreditation Resources page which links to a selection of resources on aspects of library management that will be useful to libraries working towards achieving or maintaining accreditation.

SOLS does not charge a fee for any consulting work done with a library on Orientation to or for work planning using the Ontario Public Library Guidelines, or for serving on an Accreditation Audit Team. Please see our Fees schedule for more information on other services provided by SOLS. The Guidelines group is:

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