The 2018 Elections are Here.
Be a Voice for Ontario’s Libraries.
The 2018 Ontario Provincial (June 7th) and Municipal (October 22nd) elections are a critical opportunity for Ontario’s Library sector to engage with candidates to demonstrate the extensive value that today’s public, school and First Nations libraries provide in communities large and small across Ontario.
Throughout the year, we will need you to share your voice and local perspective to make sure that all candidates and parties understand the vital role of libraries for lifelong learning, community economic development and poverty reduction – and the importance of modernized, sustainable funding to respond to the changing needs of residents, students & local communities.
Resources
Libraries Election Guide
Guide
Communicating the value of libraries during the Provincial Election
Civic Engagement at Your Library
Civic Engagement at Your Library
Supporting civic engagement at your library
Ontario Libraries Election Brief
Ontario Libraries Election Brief
Share this hand out with your local candidates
Templates
Candidate Meeting Worksheet – Template
Candidate Meeting Request Email – Template
Candidate Meeting Worksheet – Google Forms
Ontario Elections 2018
Riding Map – Elections Ontario
Voter Registration – Elections Ontario
How to Vote – Elections Ontario
How to Become a Candidate – Elections Ontario
Linking to candidates – Elections Ontario
Ontario’s Libraries
Is your library doing something innovative to engage your patrons this election? Drop us a line and let us know!
Email us at sroberts@accessola.com
For the past three municipal elections Cornwall Public Library has held an “All-Candidates Meet-and-Greet” and Q & A. Members of the community provide questions, and each candidate takes a turn to answer them.
This year Cornwall Public Library will be having an information session for candidates and potential candidates at the library in conjunction with the City Clerk and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
Public Librarians from Manitoulin Island ask candidates about their commitment to increased public library funding.
University of Toronto’s engaging young voters with their Top 10 tips for Ontario Election Voters & Social Media outreach.