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Finally Fines Free!

2 February 202226 June 2023 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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No Poverty
Public Libraries Social Value

Poverty in Canada by the Numbers

23 July 202126 June 2023 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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Public Libraries Social Value

2020 Canadian Internet Use Survey shows the Digital Divide Endures

7 June 202130 September 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

9 February 202130 September 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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Woodstock Public Library
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Woodstock Public Library delivers $7.20 in benefits for every $1.00 invested

4 March 20208 October 2021 Kimberly Silk

Woodstock Public Library (WPL) recently released the results of their economic impact survey using a methodology created by the Martin Prosperity Institute (MPI) at the

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