Toronto Public Library Board - October 2, 2000 Meeting Highlights
Released October 6, 2000
Operating Budget Monitoring Report
Current projections indicate that the Library is on target with its budget.
2001 Capital and Operating Budgets - Process and Guidelines
A timetable for the preparation, submission and approval process concerning both the capital and operating budgets for 2001 was received.
Ontario Public Library Week
The Board was given information on the programs presented by Toronto Public Library in recognition of Ontario Public Library Week. This year's theme is It's not by the book anymore.
The Heritage and Libraries branch of the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation announces the winners of the annual Ontario Public Library Service Awards during Ontario Public Library Week. This year, the Toronto Public Library submitted four applications for these awards: Digitization of City Directories, Career Bookmarks Gateway, What's On publication and Leading to Reading - a literacy program for children.
Creating the Future, Treasuring the Past: Toronto Public Library's Strategic Plan 2000 - 2003: Workplan
Approval was given for the three-year workplan, which provides the timelines, primary responsibility, a funding source and success measures for the initiatives contained within the Strategic Plan. Library staff will prepare annual reports which outline achievements in public service that result from the Plan.
Purchasing Policy
The Board adopted a Purchasing Policy which replaces the interim policy adopted in May 1998.
Dawes Road Neighbourhood Branch Library - Temporary Closure
Approval was given for a four-month closure of the Dawes Road Library to permit retrofitting and upgrading of the facility to bring it to acceptable building and service level standards. The schedule for the closure has not been determined, but the public will be informed of the closure dates, and alternate service arrangements will be made for library users.
Employee Participation in Municipal Election Campaigns
The proposed Employee Participation in Municipal Election Campaigns policy was approved by the Board. The policy, which City Council requested be implemented during their August 1, 2, 3 and 4, 2000 meetings, addresses the need to maintain the neutrality of the public service. The policy states that employees of the Toronto Public Library must ensure that any involvement in a municipal election campaign does not adversely affect their ability to perform their duties, and the restrictions addressed arise from the need for employees to be and to appear impartial.
Next Meeting: January 8, 2001.