This list of resources will be regularly updated by SOLS Staff.
OUR SERVICES
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 and library organizations.

About SOLS
Mandate and mission, staff and services, board information, annual reports & plans, and SOLS social media & newsletters
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Untypical Typical Week
Sep 28, 2020 | 09:53 amOn September 18th, the Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries released the form for “One Week Survey of Public Library Use”; a survey better known as the “Typical Week Survey”. This information is collected during a week without[…]
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Five Ontario Libraries awarded the Kimberley Foundation’s Caring for Communities: Pandemic Flash Fund.
Sep 22, 2020 | 10:31 amSOLS and OLS-North would like to congratulate the following recipients of the Kimberley Foundation’s Caring for Communities: Pandemic Flash Fund grants: Lanark Highlands PL Home Delivery Services Magnetawan FNPL Bike Bookmobile Temagami FNPL Delivering Safe & Healthy Services through E-books[…]
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