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2/24/2020 What's Trending in Libraries https://ola.informz.ca/informzdataservice/onlineversion/pub/bWFpbGluZ0luc3RhbmNlSWQ9MTAyMTQ0OA== 1/4 What's Trending is your new source for news in the library world! Problem viewing this email? Click here. , your membership number is .   Public Libraries, Opioids & Naloxone Opioid use, addiction, and overdose impact Ontarians and their families in communities large and small, from all socio-demographic backgrounds. While there are no current statistics regarding the prevalence of opioid overdoses in the library, library patrons include those who are struggling with substance abuse. Public libraries across the country are thinking more about their role in responding to the Opioid crisis. Have questions? Want to learn more? Check out OLA's Information Brief - Opioids, Naloxone and your Local Public Library. Comments or suggestions? Email Sarah Roberts here. READ MORE >> Survey Results on Digitization in Ontario Public Libraries   This summer, Our Digital World in partnered with SOLS surveyed public libraries of Ontario to get an idea of how they're dealing with the demand for digitizing their special and unique heritage collections. Check out a preview of their findings here. Their full report will be released in January 2019. FIND OUT MORE >> OLA MentorMatch: New Session Begins in January The OLA MentorMatch program strives to link working library staff with students, new graduates and other library staff interested in a career in libraries and related fields. Mentoring involves one person providing support and guidance to another, helping them manage their own learning and development. Mentoring is a relationship rather than a management activity, providing a safe and non-judgmental environment in which to learn. The mentoring relationship has rewards for both partners. Find out more about MentorMatch here. We are now accepting applications for the six-month MentorMatch session https://www.accessola.org/WEB/Documents/Advocacy/2018%20-%20Info%20Brief%20Opioid%20-%20Final.pdf https://www.accessola.org/WEB/Documents/Advocacy/2018%20-%20Info%20Brief%20Opioid%20-%20Final.pdf mailto:sroberts@accessola.com https://www.accessola.org/WEB/Documents/Advocacy/2018%20-%20Info%20Brief%20Opioid%20-%20Final.pdf https://ourdigitalworld.net/2018/10/17/a-preview-of-the-results-from-our-survey-on-digitization-in-ontario-public-libraries/ https://ourdigitalworld.net/2018/10/17/a-preview-of-the-results-from-our-survey-on-digitization-in-ontario-public-libraries/ https://olamentoring.wordpress.com/ola-mentormatch/