Public Library Board

Be it resolved that the agenda be accepted, including the modifications made forthwith, as applicable.

WHEREAS representatives of The Nation Public Library, including the Library Manager, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), and two members of the Library Board, met with representatives of the Casselman Public Library, including its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and two members of its Library Board, to discuss opportunities for enhanced collaboration between the two library organizations; and WHEREAS both library organizations identified opportunities for informal operational collaboration, including information sharing, coordination of programs and events, the exchange of best practices, and other mutually beneficial initiatives; and WHEREAS both organizations recognize the value of continued dialogue and cooperation to strengthen library services and enhance the experience of residents in their respective communities; and WHEREAS discussions also identified a potential opportunity to undertake a joint strategic planning process in the future should both organizations determine that such an initiative would provide value to their respective libraries; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council formally acknowledges the discussions held between representatives of The Nation Public Library and the Casselman Public Library regarding opportunities for collaboration; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council supports the continued exploration of informal operational collaboration initiatives where practical and mutually beneficial; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council expresses its inte