Excellence in governance, accountability, and financial sustainability

Connecting with Customers

OPL uses social media (predominantly Twitter and Facebook) to share news about its collection, programs, and services but also to interact with its customers. In 2013, OPL has gained more than 1,300 followers on its Twitter account by tweeting compelling content consistently, and following up with any questions, comments or concerns customers expressed online. 

Financial Highlights

Revenues (In Dollars) 2012 2013
City of Ottawa
$41,151,373
$41,692,540
Fines and Other Fees
$1,448,742
$1,116,107
Province of Ontario
$1,430,000
$1,430,656
Other
$459,106
$752,278
Rental Income
$543,810
$533,977
Government of Canada
$94,920
$111,364
Total Revenues
$45,127,951
$45,636,922
Expenditures 2012 2013
Salaries & Benefits
$30,821,335
$31,234,558
Library Materials
$5,013,652
$5,059,779
Purchased Services
$1,029,960
$1,443,907
Materials & Supplies
$1,308,586
$509,430
Program Facility Costs
$3,946,521
$3,996,597
Transfer to Capital
$2,934,000
$3,055,000
Total Expenditures
$45,054,054
$45,299,270
Surplus / (Deficit)
$73,897
$337,652

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