Otonabee - South Monaghan Public Library Board
We are seeking engaged, committed Board Trustees who are dedicated to
the Library, and the community at large for the 2023-27 term.
Complete and submit Library Board Trustee Application and cover letter to Clerk Heather Scott, hscott@osmtownship.ca or Carolanne Nadeau, CEO, keene_library@nexicom.net
by July 31, 2023.
| Library Board Trustee Job Description |
| Library Board Recruitment Brochure |
| Library Board Trustee Application |
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.
When does the Library Board meet? Currently, the Board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30 - 5:30 pm, except July and August. These meetings may be held in person, via Zoom or in a hybrid format. Location will be determined - see meeting dates. Please note, meeting times can be accommodated or adjusted to suit the majority.
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.
When does the Library Board meet? Currently, the Board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30 - 5:30 pm, except July and August. These meetings may be held in person, via Zoom or in a hybrid format. Location will be determined - see meeting dates. Please note, meeting times can be accommodated or adjusted to suit the majority.
The library has various policies that govern library usage. Please read more about these policies below:
| Cut to the Chase Effective Library Governance |
| 2018_municipal_councillors_handbook |
| 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: Nancy Caron contact
Treasurer and Secretary of the Board: Carolanne Nadeau, CEO Contact
Recording Secretary: Colleen Bolin contact
Director/Council Rep: Terry Holmes contact
Director: Elaine Trotter contact
Director: Heather Duncan-Zischler contact
Treasurer and Secretary of the Board: Carolanne Nadeau, CEO Contact
Recording Secretary: Colleen Bolin contact
Director/Council Rep: Terry Holmes contact
Director: Elaine Trotter contact
Director: Heather Duncan-Zischler contact
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.
Governance Policies
| By-laws |
| Board and CEO Partnership policy GOV - 04 |
| Succession Planning policy GOV -06 |
Foundation Policies
| Statement of Values FN-03 |
| Intellectual Freedom Policy FN -04 |
| Diversity and Inclusion Policy FN - 06 |
Operational Policies
| Internet Services policy OP-1 |
| Contractor Venders Visitor policy OP-2 |
| The Library and Political Elections policy OP-3 |
| Collection Development policy OP-4 |
| Circulation and Membership policy OP-5 |
| Volunteer policy OP-6 |
| 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 (Public) policy OP-14 |
| Retention of Records Policy OP-15 |
| Purchasing Procurement policy OP-16 |
Program Policies
| Program policy PG-1 |
| Unattended Children policy PG-2 |
Human Resources Policies
| Human Resources Management policy HR-01 |
| Hours of Work and Disconnecting from Work policy HR-03 |
| Public Holidays and Leave policy HR-04 |
| Compensation Benefits policy HR-05 |
| Prevention of Workplace Violence policy HR -08 |
| Employee Health and Safety policy HR-09 |
| Employee Conduct policy HR-10 |
| Workplace Harassment, Discrimination policy HR-13 |
| Annual Vacation policy HR-15 |
| Mutual Respect policy HR-17 |
| Code of Ethics HR-18 |