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Advocacy Libraries Public Libraries Research & Evaluation Social Impact Using Data & Statistics

Finally Fines Free!

February 2, 2022February 2, 2022 Kimberly Silk

OPLA’s Research and Evaluation Committee presented at the OLA Super Conference 2022: Finally Fines Free! Explore Different Ways of Using Data to Help Your Library

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Advocacy Public Libraries Research & Evaluation Social Impact Using Data & Statistics

Poverty in Canada by the Numbers

July 23, 2021September 30, 2021 Kimberly Silk

“No Poverty” is the 1st of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Libraries contribute to this goal by delivering programs to improve literacy and numeracy for everyone.

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Researching Social Impact: 2021 Canada Research Chairs Announced

June 28, 2021September 30, 2021 Kimberly Silk

In June, the Government of Canada announced the most recent SSHRC funding and Canada Research Chair recipients. The following researchers cover topics of interest to GLAMs.

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Public Libraries Social Impact

2020 Canadian Internet Use Survey shows the Digital Divide Endures

June 7, 2021September 30, 2021 Kimberly Silk

Statistics Canada recently released early findings from the 2020 Internet Use Survey. The data show that while the majority of Canadians have adequate Internet access,

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Public Libraries

Ontario announces funding for broadband for public libraries in unserved and underserved communities

February 9, 2021September 30, 2021 Kimberly Silk

Some wonderful news was announced at the OLA Super Conference 2021: the Ontario government is investing over $4.8 million to upgrade broadband at public libraries

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