Annual Survey
Opening Date
January 26, 2021
Deadline
April 30, 2021
Funding and Grants
How to Proceed
1
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.
3
ASPL Instructions
Instructions, as well as a blank copy of the survey, are provided on the main ASPL page.
4
Section C Statistics
SOLS has compiled statistics required for Section C: Holdings - 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 2020.
5
VITA Toolkit Resources
For those using the VITA toolkit from Our Digital World, you will find these two resources helpful - the Guide Annual Survey of Public Libraries 2020: Make your VITA Collection Count and the Newsletter
Who to Contact
For assistance with ASPL, contact:
- Peggy Malcolm (613-826-1003 or 1-800-387-5765)
- Nancy Cooper (647-264-7342 or 1-800-387-5765)
For inquiries in French, contact:
- Alexandra Taylor (647-264-6923 or 1-800-387-5765)
Ministry staff responsible for the Annual Survey of Public Libraries:
- Adam Haviaras (416 314-7158)
- Rob Lavery (416 314-7154)
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 ASPL.