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Please read this statement from our CEO on how operating cuts to SOLS will affect Interlibrary Loan and Delivery starting April 26th

Advice & Consulting

Management and governance, policies, planning, guidelines, and support for Francophone libraries

Interlibrary Loan & Delivery

Online Interlibrary Loan (INFO-VDX) and delivery services to libraries

Collections & Collective Purchasing

E-resources, shared digital ebook/audio collections, and discounts on other library products

Training

Workshops, webinars, online courses, on-demand tutorials, and certificate programs for staff and trustees

Professional Resources

Find free resources and OLS publications on a diverse range of library topics

Meetings & Online Communities

In-person and online opportunities for library staff

Competencies for Public Library Staff

Competencies Index and guides for using the index for personal and staff development

First Nations Libraries

Advice & assistance, Annual Gathering, and First Nation Communities READ

Boards & Trustees

Trustee Councils, discussion lists, board training and development resources

Funding & Grants

Annual Survey, PLOG, Pay Equity, First Nation Salary Supplement, and Internet Connectivity Grant

About Ontario Public Libraries

Index to Public Libraries & library building projects, library organizations, and information on the TD Summer Reading Program

About SOLS

Mandate and mission, staff and services, board information, annual reports & plans, and SOLS social media & newsletters

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Let's Talk Libraries

SOLS delivery service will permanently cease to operate, effective April 26th, 2019
Apr 18, 2019 | 21:04 pm
It is with great sadness that I have to inform public libraries in southern Ontario that the SOLS delivery service will permanently cease to operate, effective April 26th, 2019. I know this is very sad and disappointing news but given[…]
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SOLS Budget Cuts in 2019/2020
Apr 16, 2019 | 14:16 pm
On Thursday April 11th, the 2019 Ontario Budget was tabled in the provincial legislature. On Friday April 12th, I was informed by the Ministry that the SOLS budget would be reduced by just over 50%. This is a substantial cut[…]
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TESTIMONIALS

(SOLS’) collective initiatives are a huge benefit - competitive pricing, trouble shooting and project management

In the last several years, SOLS has greatly improved its educational offerings and its work with the OLA and FOPL to bring the sector together in a positive and productive way

(SOLS') variety of courses and topics available means we can continue our training so that we are better able to serve our community

(SOLS) meetings offer valuable peer support, networking, troubleshooting and opportunities to keep abreast of our to do lists as CEOs. Keep doing what you are doing and growing to offer more supports, networking and collaborative opportunities!

We have been through the accreditation process twice now and are gearing up for the next time and know that we can rely on SOLS for advice and constructive criticism as we work towards preparing for re-accreditation

I've worked with SOLS for about 25 years and always, always found staff friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The SOLS courier service is perhaps one of the most important services provided and without its smooth running, library service across the southern Ontario would be greatly diminished

Anne Marie's contributions to the topic of public library leadership are significant and appreciated by the numerous APLL participants and others in the province who look to her for guidance and support

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