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Fees
SOLS does not charge a fee for providing Orientation and Overview sessions for collection development, funding development, planning, or technology planning. There is a fee for further assistance that is customized to a specific library. Typically, the consultant is working with existing material that is customized and then delivered on-site in full or half day sessions. The contract fee is $300 per half day/$600 per day, plus one hour per half day (charged at $85 per hour) to cover the cost of customization.
In rare cases, actual implementation of a project may be available where SOLS has particular expertise, staff with surplus time, and where it wishes to augment its self-generated revenue. Project Implementation is defined as when the consultant is actually doing the work for the library (e.g., conducting focus groups, doing actual space planning, report writing, etc.). Fees are charged for all time associated with the project, including all preparation time, on-site time, and travel time at:
- $300 per half day/ $600 per day
- Hourly rates are charged at $85 per hour for consulting support and $50 per hour for clerical support
- In addition, actual disbursements (including travel, accommodation, printing, etc.) are charged
We do not charge for any orientation or work planning using the Ontario Public Library Guidelines.