Finding meaning in these trying times: Thoughts from a public library manager
Lately, being an administrator for a public library in Ontario has been a pretty grim proposition, but a recent experience has left me hopeful.
The shock doctrine: Cuts to OLS – N an onslaught on public services
The provincial government has made a 50% cut to the funding that it provides to Ontario Library Service – North (OLS – N). This loss of funding is already sending shock waves through our library infrastructure.
Making an Inadequate Budget Do Extraordinary Things
With no development charges, a very low population base spread over a huge area of land, and the dubious honour of being the county…
Run From the Numbers
When the volunteer role of divisional council treasurer is up for grabs, the response is often any of the following: stone silence, recoiling in horror,…