News and resources for public libraries in Ontario helpdesk@sols.org (SOLS Web Master) http://www.sols.org 60 http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2010/08/30 newsitem967 Sun, 15 Aug 2010 16:48:10 EDT SOLS News http://www.sols.org/resourcesharing/coolcpa/cpa/index.htm stale/2010/09/30 newsitem966 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:31:28 EDT SOLS News Creating great gaming xxperiences for all ages (Via BooksInfoToday.com) http://books.infotoday.com/books/Everyone-Plays-At-The-Library.shtml stale/2010/08/29 newsitem965 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:31:28 EDT Library News From Flowtown via Resource Shelf http://www.flowtown.com/blog/the-2010-social-networking-map?display=wide stale/2010/08/30 newsitem964 Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:31:28 EDT Library News SOLS has funds available for one-time and ongoing costs for connectivity upgrades. All public libraries are eligible. The deadline for application is Monday, September 13, 2010. SOLS will contact successful applicants by September 24, 2010. All applications made for one-time costs must be expended by March 31, 2011. Requests for funding must be submitted using the Internet Connectivity Participation/Upgrade Request Form http://www.sols.org/resourcesharing/coolcpa/connectivity/ConnectivityParticipationRequestForm.doc stale/2010/09/14 newsitem963 Fri, 6 Aug 2010 12:31:28 EDT SOLS News SOLS offices will be closed and the delivery routes will not operate on August 2, 2010. For libraries receiving delivery only on Mondays, special arrangements have been made. The changes for individual routes are posted in the Delivery Service section of the SOLS website. http://www.sols.org/resourcesharing/delivery/routes/index.htm stale/2010/08/03 newsitem962 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:06:14 EDT SOLS News The numbers are limited to allow for individual attention and small group work. We are currently taking names for a waiting list. If you wish to be added, please contact us. http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/APLL/registrationform.htm stale/2010/09/09 newsitem961 Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:06:14 EDT SOLS News http://www.courant.com/business/hc-library-movies-0726-20100725,0,2847883.story stale/2010/08/09 newsitem960 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:06:14 EDT Library News Via Publishers' Weekly http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/43879-the-digital-revolution-in-children-s-publishing.html stale/2010/08/09 newsitem959 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:06:14 EDT Library News Grant criteria. The deadline for applications is Monday, July 30, 2010.]]> http://www.loblaw.com/en/comm_main.html stale/2010/07/26 newsitem958 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:57:49 EDT Library News New reader's advisory web site (Link added to Clearinghouse/Children's and YA Services Resources) http://www.abookandahug.com/ stale/2010/07/26 newsitem957 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:57:49 EDT Library News (by OCLC) As the current economic environment is impacting library budgets and library usage is increasing, particular attention is paid to the role that libraries play in providing assistance to job-seekers and support for small businesses. US based data. http://www.oclc.org/reports/stackup/ stale/2010/09/09 newsitem956 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:57:49 EDT Library News (.pdf) http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/$15MbudgetJune.pdf stale/2010/08/17 newsitem955 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:57:49 EDT SOLS News (.pdf) http://www.sols.org/aboutsols/reports/operational/Operational_Plan_2010_2011.pdf stale/2010/08/17 newsitem954 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 11:57:49 EDT SOLS News (.pdf) Final report on major new trends and developments in Integrated Library Systems including federated search, open source and other trends and identify potential solutions and directions for Ontario libraries http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/FeasibilityStudy.htm stale/2010/07/29 newsitem953 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:05:17 EDT SOLS News here to particpate in the webinars]]> http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/eresources/index.htm stale/2010/07/29 newsitem952 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:05:17 EDT SOLS News http://cisti-icist.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/eng/news/cisti/2010/canadian-virtual-health-library.html stale/2010/07/20 newsitem951 Fri, 9 Jul 2010 10:05:12 EDT Library News http://www.rebeccablood.net/archive/reading_lists/summer_2010/ stale/2010/07/20 newsitem950 Fri, 9 Jul 2010 10:05:12 EDT Library News Interesting discussion although the legal aspects are American in scope, the issue is general http://blog.librarylaw.com/librarylaw/2010/06/may-a-library-lend-e-book-readers.html stale/2010/07/20 newsitem949 Fri, 9 Jul 2010 10:05:12 EDT Library News - SOLS Contribution to Libraries 2009-2010
- Financial Statements Year Ended March 31, 2010
- Annual Report 2009-2010]]> stale/2010/07/30 newsitem948 Wed, 7 Jul 2010 11:12:43 EDT SOLS News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2010/07/30 newsitem947 Wed, 7 Jul 2010 11:12:43 EDT SOLS News (.pdf) http://www.sols.org/aboutsols/Board/summaries/Board_Summary_June_2010.pdf stale/2010/07/31 newsitem946 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:51:11 EDT SOLS News On Thursday, July 1, 2010 the SOLS delivery routes will not operate. Special arrangements have been made for the libraries that receive delivery only on Thursdays. http://www.sols.org/resourcesharing/delivery/routes/index.htm stale/2010/07/06 newsitem945 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:14:52 EDT SOLS News Video http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ach/ev/nad/nadvdo2010-eng.asp stale/2010/06/30 newsitem944 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:14:52 EDT Library News http://librarianbyday.net/2010/03/wired-magazine-reviews-10-ereaders/ stale/2010/07/08 newsitem943 Wed, 9 Jun 2010 09:14:52 EDT Library News Cataloger's Desktop is the Library of Congress's integrated, online documentation system for cataloging and metadata resources. RDA Toolkit is a browser-based, online collection of cataloging-related documents and resources http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pressreleases2010/march2010/rda_pub.cfm stale/2010/07/08 newsitem942 Wed, 9 Jun 2010 09:14:52 EDT Library News
The Toronto office will remain open from Monday, June 21, - Thursday, June 24, 2010, and staff will be working as usual.

The office will be closed on Friday, June 25. Most office staff will be off, though some may be working from home and monitoring voice and email.

Delivery will also be affected. Route H, which goes through Huntsville, will be cancelled for Friday, June 25, and routes D, F, and G will be re-scheduled slightly during the week of June 21 to keep our drivers away from possible traffic problems. Mary Jo Lynett, the Delivery Services Supervisor will communicate directly with affected libraries.

Consultants working from their homes and other delivery routes will not be affected.]]> http://www.sols.org/ stale/2010/06/28 newsitem941 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:14:52 EDT SOLS News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2010/06/28 newsitem940 Wed, 9 Jun 2010 09:14:52 EDT SOLS News Ontario is providing equitable access to electronic resources in public libraries across Ontario. http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/eresources.htm stale/2010/06/30 newsitem939 Wed, 2 Jun 2010 16:00:37 EDT SOLS News Le gouvernement de l'Ontario offre un accès équitable aux ressources électroniques dans les bibliothèques publiques partout dans la province. http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/eresources_fr.htm stale/2010/06/30 newsitem938 Wed, 2 Jun 2010 16:01:37 EDT SOLS News While SOLS personnel are attending this meeting, we have arranged for someone to monitor e-mail sent to Help Desk. For the drivers to attend the meetings, SOLS delivery routes will be adjusted for the week of May 31, 2010. http://www.sols.org stale/2010/06/05 newsitem937 Thu, 6 May 2010 12:26:42 EDT SOLS News (.pdf) Private member's Bill C-322 to protect the Library Book Rate is going for its second reading on May 28, 2010. The elimination of the library book rate would have a significant impact particularly those in smaller or more remote communities. As this is a national issue, CLA has created an excellent tool-kit to help you write to your MP for support. http://www.cla.ca/Content/NavigationMenu/LibraryBookShippingToolOutildexpeacuteditiondelivresdebibliothegraveque/LibraryBookRate-MemberToolkit-PDFready6-R.pdf stale/2010/06/10 newsitem936 Thu, 27 May 2010 15:18:43 EDT Library News CEO Training Survey and Library Staff Training Survey]]> http://SOLS.informz.ca/survistapro/s.asp?id=69 stale/2010/06/07 newsitem935 Wed, 26 May 2010 13:54:57 EDT SOLS News Deadline May 31st for public libraries; June 30th for First Nation public libraries https://www.apps.mcl.gov.on.ca/aspl/ stale/2010/06/31 newsitem934 Wed, 26 May 2010 13:31:38 EDT SOLS News Culture Days is a national campaign and event that is open to all communities and all individuals who believe in making the public aware of the importance of the arts and culture to their lives. http://www.culturedays.ca/en stale/2010/06/12 newsitem933 Wed, 19 May 2010 11:36:42 EDT Library News An American grassroots effort to compile information and advocacy resources for libraries that are facing devastating budget cuts. http://savelibraries.org/ stale/2010/06/06 newsitem932 Wed, 19 May 2010 10:36:42 EDT Library News Edmonton Alberta, June 2-5, 2010 http://www.cla.ca/conference/2010/ stale/2010/06/06 newsitem931 Wed, 19 May 2010 10:06:42 EDT Library News Link to E-resources, tools and training for Ontario public libraries http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/compass/index.htm stale/2010/12/31 newsitem930 Wed, 19 May 2010 10:06:42 EDT SOLS News here. Registration for this session is now closed, but registration will open again in August for the fall session of Compass 101.]]> http://www.library.on.ca/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/compass/index.htm stale/2010/05/14 newsitem929 Thu, 6 May 2010 14:16:42 EDT SOLS News Papertigers.org inteviews SOLS First Nations consltant Patty Lawlor who talks about the goals and accomplishments of the First Nation Communities Read Program since its establishment http://www.papertigers.org/interviews/archived_interviews/plawlor.html stale/2010/06/01 newsitem928 Thu, 6 May 2010 12:26:42 EDT SOLS News A one-day conference that focuses on themes of research, learning, accessibility, and usability associated with technology in libraries. Friday, June 11th. Register online. http://www.thepartnership.ca/partnership/bins/calendar_page.asp?cid=2488-2323-3831&pre=view stale/2010/06/01 newsitem927 Thu, 6 May 2010 12:26:42 EDT Library News The Quebec chapter of the Canadian Society of Children's Authors, Illustrators and Performers is offering a day of workshops for those interested in writing,illustrating and performing for children http://www.yesouicanscaip.ca/conference stale/2010/05/25 newsitem926 Thu, 6 May 2010 12:06:42 EDT Library News This study by the Environics Institute is an extensive new research study that has gone beyond the numbers to capture the values, experiences and aspirations of Aboriginal peoples living in urban centres in Canada(Link added to Clearinghouse/First Nations Resources) http://www.uaps.ca/knowledge/key-findings/ stale/2010/05/16 newsitem925 Thu, 6 May 2010 12:26:42 EDT Library News New site by Citizenship and Immigration Canada with games and resources to teach citizenship, immigration and multiculturalism subjects. Link added to Clearinghouse/Children's and YA Services Resources) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/games/index.asp?utm_source=directly&utm_medium=postcard&utm_campaign=learn stale/2010/05/12 newsitem924 Thu, 6 May 2010 12:06:42 EDT Library News Prepared by SOLS. A template that libraries can use with their staff members who are funded for training under the Education Fund Grants. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Library Administration Resources) http://www.sols.org/links/clearinghouse/administration/resources/samplegreementtraining.doc stale/2010/05/13 newsitem923 Thu, 6 May 2010 12:06:42 EDT SOLS News http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/15MillionInvestment.htm stale/2010/05/28 newsitem922 Thu, 6 May 2010 11:06:42 EDT SOLS News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2010/05/28 newsitem921 Tue, 4 May 2010 14:06:42 EDT SOLS News A Guide to Funded Electronic Resources for Ontario Public Libraries http://www.library.on.ca/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/compass/index.htm stale/2010/05/07 newsitem920 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 14:36:54 EDT SOLS News Friday, May 14, to Sunday, May 16, 2010, in Toronto. http://torontofamilyhistory.org/2010/ stale/2010/05/15 newsitem919 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 11:36:54 EDT Library News Hard times bring libraries' value into sharper focus. http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/mediapresscenter/americaslibraries/execsummary.cfm stale/2010/05/10 newsitem918 Fri, 30 Apr 2010 09:56:54 EDT Library News On June 15, 2010, the Occupational Health and Safety Act will include explicit employer responsibilities to prevent workplace violence, including harassment and domestic violence in the workplace. To assist clients in preparing for the upcoming changes, the newly formed Health and Safety Association for Goverment Services' Education team (formerly ESAO) will be offering education sessions across the province. http://www.esao.on.ca/violencesessions.aspx stale/2010/05/29 newsitem917 Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:03:51 EDT Library News (Link added to Clearinghouse/Marketing Resources) http://www.poster-street.com/ stale/2010/05/05 newsitem916 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:06:49 EDT Library News Awarded to Beth Hovius from Hamilton Public Library http://canadianpubliclibraries.blogspot.com/2010/04/beth-hovius-receives-2010-caplbrodart.html stale/2010/05/05 newsitem915 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:06:49 EDT Library News (.pdf) By the ALA Rural, Native and Tribal Libraries of All Kinds Committee (Link added to Clearinghouse/First Nations Resources) http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/olos/toolkits/tribal_toolkit.pdf stale/2010/05/06 newsitem914 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:06:49 EDT Library News Questionnaire from RDA Training Needs Assessment Working Group,which is part of the Technical Services Interest Group (TSIG) of the Canadian Library Association. Deadline May 7, 2010 http://tsig.wikispaces.com/RDA+cover+letter stale/2010/05/08 newsitem913 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:06:49 EDT Library News April 28th to April 30th, 2010 http://www.sols.org/librarydev/networking/gathering/index.htm stale/2010/05/01 newsitem912 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:09:50 EDT SOLS News Please take the time to reponds to a new online survey designed to collect information about Friends of Library groups. http://focal.countingopinions.com/ stale/2010/05/31 newsitem913 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:09:50 EDT Library News https://www.apps.mcl.gov.on.ca/aspl/ stale/2010/05/25 newsitem912 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:09:50 EDT Library News The key focus is to provide easy access to the tutorials and training resources which support your learning and digital literacy. We have collected the best of the "how-to" and "help" tutorials for the software commonly in use across our province. in K-12 education, in colleges and universities, and in public libraries. http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103309384179&s=189&e=001Nv1QbMwFgIVjJ0sYZxDfVdzb9Gv5XizYm7ZwAEg0laf1RCY_QSlAihJOtWvlG43ZY1nooIJVapdOMdqmTNv_wO3tuKZjkjEzC2EI5E1SuMI= stale/2010/05/15 newsitem911 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:09:50 EDT Library News http://www.earthday.org/ stale/2010/04/23 newsitem910 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 19:09:50 EDT Library News Looking for additional French books for TD Summer Reading 2010 theme? http://www.archambault-sie.ca/biblio_destination1_fr.aspx stale/2010/05/15 newsitem900 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:09:50 EDT Library News Report by OCLC examines the economic, social and cultural impact of libraries in the United States. This information may be useful to librarians as they develop budget proposals and discuss the value of library services in the context of community needs (Link added to Clearinghouse/Reports of Interest) http://www.oclc.org/reports/stackup/?utm_source=WhatCountsEmail&utm_medium=Special+Offers+%26+Information&utm_campaign=OCLC+Reports stale/2010/04/30 newsitem899 Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:09:50 EDT Library News Part of the $15 Million Investment in Public Libraries, the Compass web site is designed to help library staff learn more about the funded e-resources available to them. It will also provide links to training opportunities (including online training), and ideas on marketing and best practices for e-resources. http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/compass/index.htm stale/2010/04/26 newsitem898 Thu, 8 Apr 2010 13:14:02 EDT SOLS News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2010/04/26 newsitem897 Tue, 6 Apr 2010 13:09:46 EDT SOLS News Fact sheet for public libraries http://www.sols.org/links/clearinghouse/legislation/resources/HST.htm stale/2010/04/24 newsitem896 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 15:06:38 EDT SOLS News (.pdf) Traduction et mise à jour des ressources et des liens du document anglais Strategic Hiring publié en 2003. Renseignements au sujet de la gestion des ressources humaines en général; des descriptions de tâches, des questions d'entrevue, des listes de compétence, des attributs du rendement. http://www.sols.org/publications/guides/guide1_strategichiringrecruitment_2003.pdf stale/2010/04/15 newsitem895 Thu, 01 Apr 2010 14:36:38 EDT SOLS News (Via CCOHS Liason) Bill 168, Ontario's new workplace violence and harassment legislation, will come into force on June 15, 2010. Accordingly, all Ontario workplaces with 5 or more workers will be required to implement the necessary steps to prevent and manage workplace violence and harassment. This guide covers risk assessment, policy and program development and prevention measures and includes sample checklists and forms.(Link added to Clearinghouse/Library Administration Resources/Safety in the Library) http://www.ccohs.ca/products/publications/violence.html stale/2010/04/13 newsitem894 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:54:26 EDT Library News A new report released by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says that 44 percent of Americans living below the poverty level access e-mail and the Web via their local public library. And nearly a third of Americans over 14 used library Internet services in 2009. That's about 77 million people.(Link added to Clearinghouse/Reports of Interest ...) http://www.pnnonline.org/millions-rely-on-library-computers stale/2010/04/04 newsitem893 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:54:26 EDT Library News http://www.cla.ca/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=9039 stale/2010/04/14 newsitem892 Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:54:26 EDT Library News These workshops are designed as a forum for Board Chairs and CEOs to learn about OLBA's Leadership by Design and building public library governance. http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/workshops/workshop5_networking.htm stale/2010/04/30 newsitem890 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:44:47 EDT SOLS News (From Board Café) http://www.blueavocado.org/node/504 stale/2010/04/30 newsitem889 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:44:47 EDT Library News This Web site provides information on how to organize activities to mark Aboriginal Awareness Week http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/ee/awsa-eng.asp stale/2010/05/23 newsitem888 Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:44:47 EDT Library News (Via The Waterloo Record) The federal government is reversing a decision to cut CAP funding http://news.therecord.com/News/Local/article/685420 stale/2010/03/31 newsitem887 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:58:53 EDT Library News newsletter consolidating information about our Spring training]]> http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/workshops/index.htm#Spring stale/2010/04/23 newsitem886 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:58:53 EDT SOLS News Prix décerné par l'Association des bibliothécaires de l'Ontario franco, division d'OLA http://www.accessola.com/ola/bins/content_page.asp?cid=130-213 stale/2010/03/23 newsitem885 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:52:26 EDT SOLS News Liste des titres en lice dès le 27 mars 2010 http://www.radio-canada.ca/regions/prixdeslecteurs/ stale/2010/04/25 newsitem886 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:52:26 EDT Library News New SOLS Consortium purchase agreement http://www.sols.org/resourcesharing/coolcpa/cpa/Special_Needs_Computers.htm stale/2010/04/25 newsitem884 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 14:52:26 EDT SOLS News (From Municipal World bookstore) http://www.municipalworld.com/index.php/BookShop/ElectingBetterPoliticians stale/2010/04/15 newsitem883 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:12:26 EDT Library News (via Canadian Press) http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5iCg-Rh3Pumjtz0IIutxo2Yj2QOpg stale/2010/03/26 newsitem881 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:12:26 EDT Library News Easter Weekend Closures
SOLS offices will be closed and the delivery routes will not operate on Friday, April 2 and Monday, April 5, 2010. For libraries receiving delivery only on Fridays or Mondays, special arrangements have been made.
]]> stale/2010/04/07 newsitem880 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 09:12:26 EST SOLS News Focusing on competencies-the skills, knowledge, behaviors, and attitudes that are involved in a job-can help the library profession keep its footing. (link added to Clearinghouse/HR Resources) http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6719414.html?nid=2671&rid=#reg_visitor_id&source=title& stale/2010/03/26 newsitem878 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 19:02:25 EST Library News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2010/03/17 newsitem879 Fri, 5 Mar 2010 07:12:26 EST SOLS News (Via About.com)(Link added to Clearinghouse/Ready Reference Sources) http://websearch.about.com/od/referencesearch/tp/wikipedia-alternatives.htm?nl=1 stale/2010/03/15 newsitem877 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 18:09:52 EST Library News (Via LJ online) Are cozy mysteries about crime-solving witches and canine sleuths flying off the shelves in your library? Or do your patrons prefer harder-edged crime novels set in exotic lands? Library Journal is interested in learning more about mystery collections in public libraries. This brief survey will help LJ solve the big picture on mysteries: how they fare now and where they are headed. Results of this survey will be revealed in an April 15 feature of Library Journal. Please complete when you have 5 or 10 minutes. http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22A9PKCQJ5F stale/2010/03/16 newsitem876 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 18:09:52 EST Library News OLS-North's Webinar Series. Registration is now open. http://www.olsn.ca/template_sample.aspx?id=4230 stale/2010/03/22 newsitem875 Tue, 2 Mar 2010 18:09:52 EST Library News http://www.freedomtoread.ca/ stale/2010/02/28 newsitem874 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:30:39 EST Library News By Marshall Breeding (Link added to Clearinghouse/Technology Resources Resources) http://www.librarytechnology.org/perceptions2009.pl stale/2010/03/08 newsitem873 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:30:39 EST Library News Via Hawk's Eye on Public Libraries (Link added to Clearinghouse/Technology Resources) https://www.eff.org/wp/digital-books-and-your-rights stale/2010/03/08 newsitem872 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:30:39 EST Library News (US) An online resource center for all things related to presenting cultural programs for all types and sizes of libraries. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Programming Resources) http://programminglibrarian.org/ stale/2010/03/08 newsitem871 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:26:36 EST Library News Hill Strategies, Arts Research Monitor February 2010 http://www.ArtsResearchMonitor.com/arm_details.php?armUID=1146 stale/2010/03/10 newsitem870 Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:26:36 EST Library News http://www.sols.org/aboutsols/board/summaries/index.htm stale/2010/03/16 newsitem869 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:26:36 EST SOLS News This tutorial introduces you to the basics of bibliographic records, specifically MARC (MAchine Readable Cataloging) format records-what they are, how and why they are used, and how to read them.(Link added to Clearinghouse/Technical Services Resources) http://www.oclc.org/support/training/connexion/marc/default.htm stale/2010/02/28 newsitem868 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:02:56 EST Library News School officials mounted a mobile Internet router to bus No. 92's sheet-metal frame, enabling students to surf the Web. The students call it the Internet Bus, and what began as a high-tech experiment has had an old-fashioned - and unexpected - result.(Via MNEt News) http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/12/education/12bus.html?ref=technology stale/2010/02/25 newsitem867 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:02:55 EST Library News Student journalists are often prevented from using social networks that may be the future of news. Plus, a high school librarian shares strategies for fighting information censorship. (Via MNEt News) http://spotlight.macfound.org/blog/entry/how_school_content_filters_block_content_and_learning/ stale/2010/03/01 newsitem866 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:02:55 EST Library News Links added to the Clearinghouse/ Legislation affecting public libraries in Ontario) http://www.sols.org/links/clearinghouse/administration/index.htm#Safety stale/2010/02/21 newsitem865 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:01:15 EST Library News Registration open http://www.accessola2.com/olita/insideolita/wordpress/wp- stale/2010/03/01 newsitem864 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:01:15 EST Library News Library services for blind and partially sighted Canadians are in jeopardy. For more than 90 years, the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) has struggled to fund these services with charitable dollars. But CNIB can't afford to go it alone any longer. http://righttoread.cnib.ca/about-right-to-read.aspx stale/2010/02/23 newsitem863 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:01:15 EST Library News Plan ahead, check the schedule. http://www.sols.org/librarydev/networking/librarycommittee/index.htm stale/2010/03/01 newsitem862 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 12:01:15 EST SOLS News A free comprehensive information website with easy-to-understand content developed by Imagine Canada that will provide Canadian charities with timely information and tools to ensure they have the resources to meet Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) requirements. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Library Administration Resources) http://charitytax.imaginecanada.ca/ stale/2010/02/22 newsitem861 Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:54:29 EST Library News SOLS offices will be closed and the delivery routes will not operate on this day. For libraries receiving delivery only on Mondays, special arrangements have been made. http://www.sols.org stale/2010/02/15 newsitem860 Thu, 4 Feb 2010 15:54:29 EST SOLS News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2010/02/26 newsitem859 Thu, 4 Feb 2010 10:54:29 EST SOLS News Updates http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001lnBTEkB9iIF8NXH6Efh9gTR38pHsw1PX-5bkpvbAeHHZ4slqJUSm7TgpXhKVONAU8Exb9zG8VOSUYYp0zW7jadc96t-uOyyTlYGsxK0M7KrqWTFBlwvEMYSL0ahEz9MCBGcK9b5NxqAIgkDIJQYvCpPvReYD_3Xgkir6LucD3Fgt4nwL7p6hIMjxFpuwj0lLkc45yXDFwW8QYUIpURdl2VyBnj-XcUbN stale/2010/02/07 newsitem857 Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:57:45 EST Library News Added to Super Conference Program. Thursday February 25, 9:05 am (room tba). In July, Ontario will implement the Harmonized Sales Tax. What are the implications for libraries and how will this change affect your existing processes? This session is designed to provide a broad overview and to review issues and implications that you will need to be aware of in planning for your implementation of the HST. Speaker: Barbara Warren, Senior Manager, Indirect Tax, KPMG LLP http://www.accessola.com/ola/bins/content_page.asp?cid=5 stale/2010/02/26 newsitem856 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:57:45 EST Library News Ministry of Tourism and Culture's new Minister is Mr. Michael Chan http://www.premier.gov.on.ca/team/biography.asp?MPPID=74&Lang=EN stale/2010/02/10 newsitem855 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:57:45 EST SOLS News (Integrated Technology Group) Descriptions of this company's APEX technology also provides videos of all the different facets of how RFID is used in a library. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Technology Resources/RFID) http://www.integratedtek.com/content/RFID.asp stale/2010/02/10 newsitem854 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:57:45 EST Library News (Link added to Clearinghouse/Legislation affecting public libraries in Ontario) http://www.sols.org/links/clearinghouse/legislation/developmentcharges.htm stale/2010/02/14 newsitem853 Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:58:23 EST SOLS News (via LJ) Being in sync with community needs is the single most important key to their success, identified by 73 percent of America's star libraries. http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6708551.htm2 stale/2010/01/22 newsitem851 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:05:27 EST Library News http://sols.informz.ca/sols/archives/archive_48621.html stale/2010/02/14 newsitem851 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:58:23 EST SOLS News Bill 168 will come into force in June 2010. It amends the Ontario OHS Act to address issues of workplace harassment and violence. (Via SMG Law)(Link added to Clearinghouse/Legislation affecting public libraries) http://www.sgmlaw.com/en/newsevents/SGMNewsDetail.cfm?ID=169 stale/2010/01/28 newsitem850 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:10:33 EST Library News songs as in partnership with The KARAOKE Channel]]> http://www.abc-canada.org/en/family_literacy_day stale/2010/01/28 newsitem849 Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:10:33 EST Library News The second intake for the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) from the Federal Economic Development Agency for southern Ontario for 2010-11 was launched on December 15, 2009. Applications are being accepted until 3 p.m. EST on January 18, 2010. http://southernontario.gc.ca/eic/site/723.nsf/eng/home stale/2010/01/18 newsitem848 Fri, 8 Jan 2010 16:50:33 EST Library News http://www.culture.gov.on.ca/english/library/fnplw.htm stale/2010/02/28 newsitem847 Thu, 7 Jan 2010 11:50:33 EST Library News Will provide grants of up to $500 for Ontario libraries' children's programs for 2010. Applications by 15 April, 2010 http://www.rurallearning.ca/sarah_badgley_fund.htm stale/2010/04/15 newsitem846 Thu, 7 Jan 2010 11:50:33 EST Library News http://www.sols.org/publications/signal/index.htm stale/2010/01/29 newsitem845 Thu, 7 Jan 2010 10:47:38 EST SOLS News Your report for Services for Under-Served Groups is due no later than March 31, 2011 and preferably within three months of completing the project. IT Support/Training is due no later than March 31, 2012 and preferably within three months of completing the project. http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/appreport.aspx stale/2010/03/01 newsitem844 Wed, 6 Jan 2010 10:30:11 EST SOLS News Your report is due within one month of completing a program. If your library was funded for several different programs ending at different times, please submit multiple reports. If funding covered a program over several years, please submit an interim report no later than March 31, 2011 and a final report within one month of completing the program. http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/edureport.aspx stale/2010/03/01 newsitem843 Wed, 6 Jan 2010 10:30:11 EST SOLS News Your report is due no later than March 31, 2011 but preferably within three months of expending your library credit. Please submit only one report covering all expenditures under your library credit. http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/grantreport.aspx stale/2010/03/01 newsitem842 Wed, 6 Jan 2010 10:29:11 EST SOLS News Launched in 2009, this site continues to post lively new content that encourages the public to use their local library. The mission of the site is to be a catalyst that drives people to their local libraries. (Link added to Clearinghouse/Marketing and Public Relations) http://www.atyourlibrary.org/ stale/2010/01/13 newsitem841 Tue, 5 Jan 2010 11:55:31 EST Library News The Association for Library Service to Children's annotated list of Fall 2009 Great Interactive Software for Kids, including recommended age ratings http://www.atyourlibrary.org/ stale/2010/01/13 newsitem840 Tue, 5 Jan 2010 11:55:31 EST Library News For public libraries in Ontario, in cooperation with Knowledge Ontario http://www.cedrom-sni.com/KOFormation/Default.asp?Lang=ENG stale/2010/02/01 newsitem839 Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:50:11 EST SOLS News Pour les bibliothèques publiques de l'Ontario dans le cadre de l'initiative de Knowledge Ontario. http://www.cedrom-sni.com/KOFormation/Default.asp?Lang=FRA stale/2010/02/01 newsitem838 Mon, 4 Jan 2010 14:50:11 EST SOLS News A number of SOLS' staff members will be speaking at OLA. Plan to attend these sessions]]> http://www.sols.org/librarydev/training/SOLSstaffatOLA2010.htm stale/2010/02/28 newsitem837 Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:50:11 EST SOLS News By the American Library Association. Office for Intellectual Freedom. This webinar will cover the basics of intellectual freedom in libraries, collection development policies, procedures for handling challenges to library materials, and tips on responding to controversies that may arise. Instructor: Angela Maycock, OIF Assistant Director. This one-hour session will be offered three times in February 2010. Registration is limited to 60 participants per session. http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/oif/oifprograms/webinars/index.cfm stale/2010/01/13 newsitem835 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:25:18 EST Library News "KO must ensure that it can demonstrate the strongest possible case to potential funders of the value of its work. We can make the case that through its provincial partnerships and collaborations, KO services generate significant cost savings. Now we are documenting the value of the services to Ontarians." http://www.knowledgeontario.ca/testimonials/ stale/2010/01/26 newsitem834 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 15:24:12 EST Library News ]]>Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us ! SOLS offices will close at noon on Thursday December 24, 2009. We will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2010. http://www.sols.org stale/2010/01/02 newsitem833 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:56:01 EST SOLS News Seventy-five libraries in fourteen IT support and training projects were approved for a total of $1,608,308. Ten libraries in seven projects were approved for $299,486 under the service for under-served groups category. Announcement letters were sent to lead applicants on December 14th. http://www.sols.org/ministryprojects/$15MillionInvestment/application_fund_announcment.htm stale/2010/01/10 newsitem832 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:56:10 EST SOLS News Energizing read! A project exploring the possible futures for NSW public libraries in the year 2030 (.pdf)(Link added to Clearinghouse/Reports of Interest...) http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/services/public_libraries/publications/docs/bookendsscenarios.pdf stale/2010/01/10 newsitem831 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:45:20 EST Library News SOLS contracted with KPMG in summer 2009 to investigate options to relieve cost pressures on the delivery service. An email providing context on the study was sent to CEOs on December 15, 2009. The final report was submitted on November 16, 2009. http://www.sols.org/resourcesharing/delivery/deliveryreview2009_context.htm stale/2010/01/30 newsitem829 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:45:20 EST SOLS News Consortiums and partnerships are formed by libraries collaborating on projects including those funded for IT Support as part of the Application Program - $15 Million Investment from the Ministry of Culture.  SOLS has developed two templates to facilitate the writing of partnership agreements for projects or consortium agreements for the implementation of open source integrated library systems. http://www.sols.org/links/clearinghouse/administration/index.htm#Partnership stale/2010/01/30 newsitem828 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:45:20 EST SOLS News