COVID-19 Resources for Public Libraries.
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

Collections & Collective Purchasing

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

Training

Training

Live and online training events and certificate programs 

Professional Resources

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

First Nations Libraries

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

Boards & Trustees

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

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

  • Untypical Typical Week

    Sep 28, 2020 | 09:53 am

    On 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 am

    SOLS 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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TESTIMONIALS

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

Brock Township Public Library

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

Burlington Public Library

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

Champlain Public Library

(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!

Duoro-Dummer Public Library
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
West Perth Public Library

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

Brampton Public Library