COVID-19 Resources for Public Libraries.
This list of resources will be regularly updated by SOLS Staff.

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Guidance & Advice

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

Interlibrary Loan

Online Interlibrary Loan (INFO-VDX) services to libraries

Collections & Collective Purchasing

E-resources, shared digital collections, and discounts on other products

Training

Live and online training events and certificate programs

Professional Resources

Free resources and publications on a range of library topics

Meetings & Online Communities

Online meeting opportunities for library staff

Competencies for Public Library Staff

Competencies 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 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

Taking time to focus on your own professional development / Se concentrer sur son développement professionnel
Apr 3, 2020 | 12:53 pm
Le français suit l’anglais. Many library systems and library staff members have taken the library closures as time to focus on professional development opportunities. We all know that training can often be difficult to fit in to a schedule full[…]
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Virtual Meetings: Making the “Connection” / Une touche personnelle à vos réunions virtuelles
Apr 1, 2020 | 15:01 pm
Steven Kraus is a Skills Development Advisor at OLS-North. / Steven Kraus est conseillier en perfectionnement des compétences au SBO-Nord. Le français suit l’anglais. “The meeting of two eternities, the past and future….is precisely the present moment”. -Henry David Thoreau[…]
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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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