Released October 27, 1998
Year 2000 Update
Library staff are working together with the City of Toronto Year 2000 project committee to resolve Year 2000 compliance issues. Four critical information systems will be dealt with in the following order: financial, payroll, library applications (ILS) and human resources. Funding requests for these projects will be included in the overall City Year 2000 project funding requests to City Council.
Bendale Library
The Board approved an additional allocation of $150,000 for the 1998 Bendale Library Capital project. The $700,000 retrofit will include upgrades to barrier-free access, mechanical and electrical systems and the building envelope.
Internet Use Policy
An Internet Use Policy, reflecting the Canadian Library Association's position on intellectual freedom and Internet access, was approved by the Board. The new policy replaces those previously in effect at the former library systems and provides guidelines for sensitive issues such as children's access to the Internet.
Emergency Closing Policy
The Board approved an Emergency Closing Policy which outlines the steps to be taken to effect system-wide or local closures in response to an emergency situation.
Virtual Reference Library "Official Mark"
An application for a Virtual Reference Library official mark will be filed with the Trademarks Office in Ottawa. Approval of the application would give TPL exclusive use of the official mark on the World Wide Web.
Next Meeting: November 23, 1998