Annual Survey
Opening Date
Monday, January 24, 2022
Deadline
Saturday, April 30, 2022
Funding and Grants
How to Proceed
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Access Go-Secure
Access via GO-Secure.
Note: If you completed the ASPL last year, you do not have to re-register but you may need to update your password.
2
ASPL Database
Open ASPL database. Enter your GO-Secure ID (your e-mail address) and Password to login.
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ASPL Instructions
Instructions, as well as a blank copy of the survey, are provided on the main ASPL page.
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Section C Statistics
Beth Harding (OLS staff) has compiled statistics required for Section C: Holdings Library Statistics Annual Survey 2021 - for use in the ASPL if you participated in the OverDrive Provincial Consortium, Archambault Consortium or purchased specific products using the "Provincial Licensing" offers in 2021.
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VITA Toolkit Resources
For those using the VITA toolkit from Our Digital World, you will find this resource helpful - the Guide Annual Survey of Public Libraries 2020: Make your VITA Collection Count
Who to Contact
For assistance, contact:
Ministry staff responsible for the Annual Survey of Public Libraries:
For questions about JASI reports, please contact:
- Peggy Malcolm (647-264-3805, 613-826-1003 or 1-800-387-5765)
- Alexandra Taylor (647-264-6923 or 1-800-387-5765)
- Nancy Cooper (647-264-7342 or 1-800-387-5765)
Ministry staff responsible for the Annual Survey of Public Libraries:
- Adam Haviaras (416-314-7158)
For questions about JASI reports, please contact:
The Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries is responsible for administering the Public Libraries Act, and statutory grants under the Act including the Public Library Operating, Pay Equity, and First Nation Salary Supplement Grants Program. They also publish the annual Ontario Public Library Statistics, using information collected through the Annual Survey of Public Libraries.