Partners in the Nonprofit Library Network receive a community collection of core resources available for use by their staff, volunteers, members and clients. They are also offered one community workshop per year, in which Imagine Canada staff address issues of current interest and provide tips on identifying and accessing information resources tailored to the needs of the organizations and the communities they serve. Each partner organization is also provided with training on how to access network information, a listing of community collection materials, the complete catalogue of the Imagine Canada - John Hodgson Library, and the wealth of other information resources at Imagine Canada's public information portal at www.nonprofitscan.ca. The Nonprofit Library Network supports community building through information sharing and partnership, and enables participation in a better-informed sector.

 

 

About the Community Collection

As part of their involvement with the Nonprofit Library Network, the Imagine Canada - John Hodgson Library provides members with a collection of 25-50 print publications. The Community Collection consists of a core set of titles about the Canadian charitable and nonprofit sector, supplemented by resources selected to address the specific needs and interests of the partner organization. The collection provides local access to hard-to-find tools and resources and makes it easier and more cost-effective for small to medium sized organizations to use these materials.

 

Visit the Nonprofit Library Commons for more information. The Nonprofit Library Network is generously supported by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.

 

About the Imagine Canada - John Hodgson Library

The Imagine Canada - John Hodgson Library provides free access to the largest collection of Canadian nonprofit literature in the world and helps Canadians build vibrant communities through sustainable and effective nonprofit organizations. The library serves those who have an interest in philanthropy, grantmaking, voluntary action, corporate social responsibility, and the management and leadership of Canadian charities and nonprofit organizations. 

 

The library holdings include over 6000 items, 80% of which are available in electronic format. The entire library catalogue is searchable via Imagine Canada's public information portal at www.nonprofitscan.ca, and the collection can also be accessed by appointment, inter-library loan, or through specific information requests to the online librarian.