Toronto Public Library Board - April 27, 1998 Meeting Highlights
Released April 28, 1998
Allocation Formula for Library Materials Approved by Board
The allocation formula and process for the library materials budget for the 95 branch libraries, to be implemented in 1999, was approved by the Board. The implementation will be phased in to limit variation at the branch level. Staff will undertake further development work to incorporate the Reference and Research Libraries and non-branch services, such as Home Library Services, into the allocation formula.
Capital Budget Approved
The Board approved the revised 1998 Capital Budget resulting in a gross expenditure of $1,826,000. The City's Budget Committee approved five projects for the Library including: the refurbishment of the North York Central Library; the Leaside accessibility renovation; the Bendale Community Library; the Parkdale Branch retrofit and the Toronto minor capital program.
Revised Transition Projects Approved
The revised list of transition projects, totalling $6,945,000 over 1998 and 1999 was approved by the Board. The projects include: the integrated library system (ILS); integrated communications (e-mail); amalgamation of administrative facilities; administrative hardware and software and the standardization of electronic access. Staff has been directed to prepare individual reports on each project detailing the proposed expenditure, financing and estimated payback. The reports will be forwarded for Council approval.
CUPE 416 Presentation to Board
A presentation was made to the Board by CUPE 416 executive members, Christina Duckworth-Pilkington and Thea Adams. They addressed the union's concerns about the Automatic Release Plan (ARP) and what they believe its impact will be on the Library, its employees and the surrounding communities.
Next Meeting: May 25, 1999