Annual Survey of Public Libraries
Successful completion of the Annual Survey of Public Libraries (ASPL) is a requirement for receiving provincial library operating grants.
The 2018 ASPL is now available: https://edcs.tcu.gov.on.ca/Main/EDUPortal.aspx
2018 ASPL deadline: May 31, 2019
Ontario Public Library Statistics are nowavailable on the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport website: http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/libraries/statistics_2017.shtml
Annual Survey Inquiries
- Public Libraries, Townships, Union Libraries, Contracting Municipalities and Local Services Boards:
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800-461-6348 ext. 210
- First Nation Public Libraries:
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800-461-6348 ext. 227
- Ministry staff responsible for the ASPL:
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416 314-7158
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416-314-7627
- Technical Support:
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Grants Ontario
Applications for the Public Library Operating (PLOG), Public Library Pay Equity (PE) and/or First Nation Salary Supplement (FNSS) Grants are completed through one single application form found within the Grants Ontario website.
The 2018-19 Public Library Operating, Pay Equity, and First Nation Salary Supplement Grants (PLOG/PE/FNSS) application in Grants Ontario will become available in September 2019.
Inquiries
- Public Libraries, Townships, Union Libraries, Contracting Municipalities and Local Services Boards:
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800-461-6348 ext. 210
- First Nation Public Libraries:
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800-461-6348 ext. 227
- Ministry staff responsible for the Public Library Operating Grant program are:
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416 314-7613
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416-314-7747
- Technical Support:
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Toll Free: 1-855-216-3090
In Toronto: 416 325-6691