Read the KPMG Report.
Page 150.
KPMG City of Toronto Core Services Review July 21, 2011 report on potential cuts to Toronto Public Library services:
We have summarized the City's report as follows:
1. Combine administrative services with the City including: Finance and Human Resources
2. Close library branches.
3. Reduce library hours.
4. Integrate TPL with the Toronto Archives.
5. Reduce or eliminate programs and outreach activities including:
a) Literacy
(from the KPMG Report) 27,862 Programs offered.
Program Attendance for all: 750,220.
60% of all Toronto Public Library programs are for children and youth with annualattendance of 519,187.
Programs support early literacy skills and foster a love of reading and learning for all ages including Ready for Reading programs for preschool children, Kindergarten Outreach, the TD Summer Reading Club for school age children; and adult literacy
b) Instructional and Information including:
(from the KPMG report) Instructional and information programs support lifelong learning and include programs, such as computer literacy, e.g. Web Basics, Job Search at Your Fingertips; Guide to Internet Resources and Using the City of Toronto website.
Some services are provided in partnership with other organizations.
c) Cultural and Literacy
(from the KPMG report) The Library offers a number of programs with an emphasis on literary culture such as Keep Toronto Reading; One City One Book, author readings and book clubs and other accessible cultural opportunities such as the Sun Life Museum and Arts Pass Program providing access to cultural venues including the AGO and ROM.
Some services are provided in partnership with other organizations.
Please note that KPMG’s own report states:
1. Toronto has the highest number of library holdings per capita.
2. Toronto has a high rate of library use –33.9 uses per capita, compared to the median of 28.1, higher than Ottawa at 30.4.
3. Circulation per capita at 12.49 above average in Canada and one of the highest in North America.
4. KPMG’s own survey indicates 73% of residents use the libraries.
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