Newmarket Public Library Board

That Agenda items 1) to 3) be adopted as presented.

That Consent Agenda items 4) to 7) be received and approved as presented.

That the Library Board receive the Library Board Action List.

That the Library Board move out of Closed Session at 6:25 pm.

That the Library Board receive the report on Operational Efficiencies Review implementation; And That the Library Board authorize the C.E.O. to implement the recommendations of the Newmarket Public Library Effectiveness and Efficiency Study where possible and in line with current and future approved operating budgets; And That the Library Board request Town of Newmarket Council to grant similar approval; And That the Library Board request that the Library facility needs study be considered by the Town of Newmarket Council in the first or second quarter of 2019; And That the Library Board approve the use of up to $50,000 from the Library Operating Reserve in 2018 and in 2019 to cover possible expenditure over and above approved annual budgets related to the interim organizational structure; And That the implementation of the recommendations in Marketing and Communication and Information Technology be subject to the completion of service level agreements.

Whereas public libraries provide safe, inclusive, and vibrant community spaces where everyone is welcome to learn, work, connect, and have fun; and, Whereas the Newmarket Public Library engages with the community to provide a centre of learning, dialogue, and discovery; and, Whereas the Newmarket Public Library continues to have a limited resource budget despite an increase in digital borrowing of 488 percent, the addition of many technology help and discovery programs, and the establishment of the Maker Hub, a new digital creative space; and, Whereas the Newmarket Public Library continues to manage public resources with the utmost care and is committed to the sustainability of its services; Therefore be it Resolved that the Newmarket Public Library Board urges the Province of Ontario to recognize the contribution of local libraries within their communities and to cease the 20 year budget freeze to local libraries in acknowledgement to the services they offer to all residents; and, Be it Further Resolved that the Newmarket Public Library Board urges the Province of Ontario to reinstate adequate and appropriate funding for local libraries, increasing each year going forward in line with the consumer price index; and, Be it Further Resolved that the Newmarket Public Library Board urges the Province of Ontario to commit funds to a shared and efficient Ontario Digital Library in order to provide equitable online services to all Ontarians; and, Be it Further Resolved that a copy o

That the Library Board receive the report on library facility needs handout.

That the Library Board receive the report on library social event expenses.

That there being no further business meeting adjourned at 6:40 pm.