OUR SERVICES

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

Collections & Collective Purchasing

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

Training

Training

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

Professional Resources

Professional Resources


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

Meetings & Online Communities

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

Competencies for Public Library Staff

In-person and online opportunities for library staff 

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 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

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

  • Sep 17, 2018 | 17:24 pm

    I’ve written two recent articles for Municipal World, highlighting how libraries support creative expression and health literacy in our communities. Feel free to share this information with your boards and municipal leaders!

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  • Aug 27, 2018 | 17:34 pm

    Are you curious about creating a culture of learning at your library? Are you working towards a greater investment in staff development and training?  Watch this video to meet Crystal Schimpf, the facilitator for the upcoming SOLS workshop “Sustainable Staff[…]

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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
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
Wellington County 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

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