Our consultants have the professional education and experience to bring to the table a breadth of knowledge on current library practices, and an understanding of the framework in which libraries operate.  Ontario Library Service consultants work at empowering library leaders to become strategic and political in their analysis of situations and to make decisions that are in the best interest of the library and the community.

Professional Guidance

Advice and assistance with management and governance of public library service.

Planning

Support for local strategic planning efforts.

Policy

Assistance with policy development and sample policies.

For Francophone Libraries

Services for Francophone libraries and library staff working with Francophone client groups.

For New CEOs

Resources and discussion groups for new CEOs.

Guidelines & Accreditation

Support for assessment of services and accreditation under the Ontario Public Library Guidelines.