{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66f99f2b57b1d9bb19ab3ee2/697e2e7f9718228b6fa1547a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Meg Forestell-Page – Guelph Public Library – Tools for a Connected Community","description":"<h3><strong>Episode Description:</strong></h3><p>In the final episode of my three-part series with the Guelph Public Library, I speak with <strong>Meg Forestell-Page</strong>, Manager of Public Service, about the wide-reaching and innovative ways libraries are expanding access and building community across Guelph.</p><p>Meg walks me through her role at the library and the many ways her team helps meet evolving needs in our digital and social world. We explore how the library supports digital equity, offers personalized tech help, and helps residents stay informed and safe in an age of rapid information and online scams. I also talk with Meg about the incredible range of resources beyond books—including the Library of Things—and how the library remains a flexible, inclusive third space for everyone in Guelph.</p><p><br></p><p>Topics we discuss: </p><ul><li>The Guelph Wellington Digital Equity Coalition</li><li>Digital skills programming and scam awareness</li><li>Reaching underserved and equity-deserving communities</li><li>Innovative collections like the Library of Things</li><li>How the library is adapting to the future of AI and information overload</li><li>The library’s role in building empathy, access, and community</li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3><strong>Relevant Links:</strong></h3><ul><li>Guelph Public Library – About Us - <a href=\"https://www.guelphpl.ca/en/about-us/about-us.aspx?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.guelphpl.ca/en/about-us/about-us.aspx</a></li><li>Guelph Public Library – Programs &amp; Events - <a href=\"https://www.guelphpl.ca/en/programs-events/programs-and-events.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.guelphpl.ca/en/programs-events/programs-and-events.aspx</a></li><li>Library of Things – Guelph Public Library - <a href=\"https://www.guelphpl.ca/en/collections/library-of-things.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.guelphpl.ca/en/collections/library-of-things.aspx</a></li><li>Guelph Wellington Digital Equity Coalition - <a href=\"https://guelphchc.ca/gwdec/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://guelphchc.ca/gwdec/</a></li><li>Guelph Public Library Strategic Plan - <a href=\"https://www.guelphpl.ca/en/about-us/strategic-plan.aspx\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.guelphpl.ca/en/about-us/strategic-plan.aspx</a></li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Growing Guelph"}