In a recent presentation to Bradford West Gwillimbury council, library CEO Terri Watman cited highlights from the library’s economic impact study.

Markham Public Library’s economic impact study for the year 2016 produced the following findings: Markham Public Library’s total economic impact is estimated at $82.6 million annually (2016$).Economic benefit per resident is $251.33Economic benefit per household is $805Every dollar invested in Markham PL generates $5.97 of value. Access the full study at the Markham Public Library […]

The Skills Development Team of Ontario Library Service – North  has released the Valuing Northern Libraries Toolkit.  Developed specifically for the unique conditions of small, rural, remote and First Nation libraries, this project was a collaborative effort among OLS-N, Dryden, Kenora, Powassan and District, Rainy River, Temiskaming Shores, and Wikwemikong First Nation public libraries, and NORDIK Institute. The […]