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Beausoleil First Nation sees improved internet through Connecting Public Libraries Initiative.
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Spring 🌷 2023
Training Bulletin

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Find resources about serving on your local library board at:
LibraryGovernance.ca

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CAMH Workplace Mental Health Training Exclusively for Ontario Public Libraries

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Governance 101: Library Board Training

Upcoming sessions this Winter and Spring.

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Read the Inaugural Strategic Plan.
A Message from our CEO.

Learn More about the Ontario Library Service Strategic Plan!

The inaugural Ontario Library Service Strategic Plan 2021/22 – 2025/26 was created with input from key stakeholders including OLS staff, board members, and Public Library clients.  I appreciate the time and energy you invested in sharing your feedback on what effective services would look like from the Ontario Library Service through a survey, focus groups, and formal feedback.  Your perspectives have informed this work and I hope that you see your contributions reflected in this Strategic Plan.

The Ontario Library Service is committed to providing responsive, reliable, trusted services and supports to the public library sector in Ontario so that you are best able to meet the needs of your unique communities.  We look forward to continuing to support the amazing work Public Library leaders, staff and board members are engaged in.

Learn more and download the Strategic Plan.

Mellissa D’Onofrio-Jones, MLIS
CEO/Directrice Générale
Ontario Library Service
Service des bibliothèques Ontario
mdonofrio.jones@olservice.ca

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Let's Talk Libraries

Latest blog posts from the Ontario Library Service.

2023 Maanjidiwaad Annual Meeting of First Nation Public Libraries in Ontario (formerly called Spring Gathering)

Jun 6,2023
After a long gap, on-reserve public librarians gathered once again in person, to renew relationships and continue working towards our collective goals through self-curated professional development

Beausoleil First Nation sees improved internet through Connecting Public Libraries Initiative.

May 25,2023
May 25, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Ontario Library Service continues to implement the Connecting Public Libraries Initiative, a $4.85M project investment made by the Province of Ontario to upgrade broadband

We Need to Talk (about Strategic Planning)

May 9,2023
“Big problems can be solved by starting at the community level.” – Kate Graham, 2022 When was the last time you looked at your library’s strategic plan? If the answer is “not since we launched

Black History Month 2023: Ours to Tell…

Feb 9,2023
February is Black History Month Every February, people across Canada participate in Black History Month events and festivities that honour the legacy of Black people in Canada and their communities…  The
I wanted to thank you and OLS for the money and work you have put in to making OverDrive a great place to get digital content for our members. It has been wonderful to be able to get new members on to OverDrive and there be a such great selection of books available for them to borrow right away. It makes it so much easier for us to push our digital books when we know there are great books to borrow.
Clarence-Rockland Public Library
Our library has worked with First Nation Consultants at OLS - North on projects encompassing all areas of librarianship, including developing and delivering community programming.
Wikwemikong Public Library
The Ontario Library Service (OLS) holds a fundamental role in networking the libraries in Ontario together. The OLS Consultants and staff augment our professional resources, network library trustees, provide policy suggestions based on changing legislation, offer courses and training for front-line staff, and allows us to share our collections with people across the province.
Essa Public Library
I really appreciate the support from OLS - North during these times. The platforms you've hosted have been invaluable for important conversations to take place
Greater Sudbury Public Library
In the last several years, OLS 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
(OLS) 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