Otonabee - South Monaghan Public Library Board
The Otonabee-South Monaghan Public Library Board is a governing board, a legal corporation with the authority to make policy and to govern the library's affairs under the Public Libraries Act, RSO 1990, c. p.44.
A board's duty is to provide comprehensive, effective and efficient public library service that reflects the community's needs and builds community capacity.
Stakeholders of today's libraries expect strong leadership. Consequently modern governance must reach beyond ongoing budget oversight and regular strategic planning exercise to embrace new ideas, and forge strong relationships that will support the library in its Vision, and Mission to the community.
Currently, the Library Board meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month except July and August, location and time will be determined - see meeting dates.
A board's duty is to provide comprehensive, effective and efficient public library service that reflects the community's needs and builds community capacity.
Stakeholders of today's libraries expect strong leadership. Consequently modern governance must reach beyond ongoing budget oversight and regular strategic planning exercise to embrace new ideas, and forge strong relationships that will support the library in its Vision, and Mission to the community.
Currently, the Library Board meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month except July and August, location and time will be determined - see meeting dates.
The library has various policies that govern library usage. Please read more about these policies below:
| Board Director Job Description |
| What is involved? |
| Library Board Development Kit |
| Choosing An Effective Library Board |
| Children's Services Benchmark and Stat. Report |
| Ontario Public Library Guidelines 6th Ed. |
| 2018_municipal_councillors_handbook_final__1_.pdf |
| 10-things-you-need-to-know-as-a-library-board-member_pdf |
Ontario Public Library Act
| compliance-manual---accessibility-standards-for-customer-service |
| Ontario Public Library Governance at-a-glance |
Members of Otonabee - South Monaghan Public Library Board
Board Chair: Val Crowley Contact
Vice Chair: Ann Cathcart-Andrews Contact
Treasurer and Secretary of the Board: Carolanne Nadeau, CEO Contact
Recording Secretary: Heather Duncan-Zischler Contact
Director/Council Rep.: Mark Allen Contact
Director: Nancy Caron Contact
Director: Elaine Trotter
Vice Chair: Ann Cathcart-Andrews Contact
Treasurer and Secretary of the Board: Carolanne Nadeau, CEO Contact
Recording Secretary: Heather Duncan-Zischler Contact
Director/Council Rep.: Mark Allen Contact
Director: Nancy Caron Contact
Director: Elaine Trotter
Library Board Policies
The Library Board is responsible for setting policies for the governance and the operation of Otonabee - South Monaghan Public Library, in accordance with the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.44.
Any questions or concerns about a specific policy can be directed to the Library CEO.
Any questions or concerns about a specific policy can be directed to the Library CEO.
| Board_By-Laws GOV-1 |
| Succession Planning policy GOV-6 |
| Intellectual Freedom policy FN-02 |
| Internet Services policy OP-1 |
| Contractor Venders Visitor policy OP-2 |
| Political Elections policy OP-3 |
| Collection Development policy OP-4 |
| Circulation, Membership policy OP-5 |
| Volunteer policy OP-6 |
| Procurement policy OP-7 |
| Health and Safety policy OP-8 |
| Safety, Security & Emergencies in the Library policy OP-9 |
| Privacy Act policy OP-10 |
| Patron Confidentiality policy OP-11 |
| Request for Reconsideration of Materials policy OP-12 |
| Accessibility policy OP-13 |
| Code of Conduct policy OP-14 |
| Program policy PG-1 |
| Unattended Children policy PG-2 |
| Workplace Violence policy HR-12 |
| Workplace Harassment, Discrimination policy HR-13 |
| Public Holidays and Leave policy HR-14 |
| Annual Vacation policy HR-15 |
| Compensation policy HR-16 |
| Mutual Respect policy HR-17 |
| Code of Ethics HR-18 |