TPL Scarborough Civic Centre Branch
"TPL’s goal was to increase use, serve the needs of a growing neighbourhood and evolve with changing technology. A raised panel floor is used for optimal adaptability in upgrading services…
Car Manuals at Oshawa Public Libraries
The Oshawa Public Libraries is fortunate to offer a large and unique collection of General Motors service manuals. Since the City of Oshawa is…
Toronto Public Library Fort York Branch Library
"The branch is bright, with modern spaces and spectacular views. It offers many opportunities to linger and work: study pods, laptop bar, huge old growth wood…
The Innisfil Rebrand
In May 2016, Innisfil Public Library revealed a significant rebrand, featuring a tweak on the name, a new logo and tagline, and an invitation…
Centennial College Ashtonbee Campus Renewal & Library
"The new library is not a traditional library. It is coupled with student services, bookstore, student commons, and a cultural centre. The result provides students with…
Visiting The Louvre: Why, When and What To See
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Modern Art Week
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The Domed Structures of Italy
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The Architecture of Parlament
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Grand Baroque Carved Details
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Prioritizing Library Services For Those With the Greatest Needs
One of the critical findings of Open to All? The Public Library and Social Exclusion (2000) was that people who use public libraries the…
What’s New in Open Shelf: July 15, 2016
What’s New in Open Shelf? is a Table of Contents of sorts. Open Shelf publishes when we have compelling new material. Every two weeks…
Tom Bentley
Meet one of OLA’s 5,000 members. An interview with random OLA member #31: Tom Bentley (Coordinator, Information Solutions at the Brantford Public Library). I talked to a…