Programming
- Community-Led Libraries ToolkitArranged into three sections, this toolkit outlines the process for community engagement.
- Ethnic Diversity by CensusMapperSelect a location on the map in the top right corner. This will provide you with a better understanding of the communities you serve and the supports they need.
- Librarian's Guide to HomelessnessRyan Dowd's website focusing on training library staff to confidently and compassionately solve problem behavior from troubled individuals.
- Libraries Transforming CommunitiesSource: American Library Association
Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC) is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA), with funding from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, that seeks to strengthen librarians’ roles as core community leaders and change-agents through training. - Programming LibrarianProvides resources, connections and opportunities libraries need to fill their role as centers of cultural and civic life.
- Social Assistance in OntarioThis website provides a list of social assistance resources to Ontario residents.
- STEAM ToolkitThis toolkit was created in 2012–2013 by a task force of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA).
- Teen Programming GuidelinesThe purpose of this guide is to assist library workers in setting learning goals for teen programs.
- Everyday AdvocacyThis website helps libraries become advocates in their communities and gives effective tools on how to do so.
- Virtual Messaging and Programming Ideas for Library Physical ClosuresSource: Federation of Ontario Public Libraries
- Ryan Dowd of HomelessLibrary.com speaks on "The Librarian's Guide to Homelessness".
- Super Library Marketing - Practical Tips and Ideas for Library PromotionA blog by Angela Hursh. Angela is passionate about library marketing and has expertise in collection marketing, strategy, public relations, email, and social media.