Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public
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You may view the meeting via the Ottawa Public Library’s YouTube channel by clicking on:https://www.youtube.com/user/BiblioOttawaLibrary/ Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.
Recognition of the Territory of the Anishinābe Algonquin Nation
Roll Call
Regrets
Declarations of Interest
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes 30 - Tuesday, 10 March 2026
Communications
Chair's Verbal Update
Chief Executive Officer / Chief Librarian’s Report
Presentations
Accessibility Roadmap for Client Service Delivery
Recommendation: That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive the presentation for information.
Recommendation: That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive the presentation for information.
Friends of the Ottawa Public Library Association
Recommendation: That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive the presentation for information.
Recommendation: That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive the presentation for information.
Reports
Ottawa Public Library Board Policy Amendments
File Number: OPLB-2026-0414-11.1 Report Recommendations: That the Ottawa Public Library Board: Approve the amendments to the following policies as further described in this report: Roles and Responsibilities of the Board and Board Members (Document 2); Board Orientation and Continuing Education (Document 3); Board Member Conduct (Document 4); Board Evaluations and Governance Reviews (Document 5); Board Succession Planning (Document 6); Election-Related Resources (Document 7); and, Approve the revised OPL Board Document Framework, including renumbering policies 017-021, as further described in this report (Document 1).
File Number: OPLB-2026-0414-11.1 Report Recommendations: That the Ottawa Public Library Board: Approve the amendments to the following policies as further described in this report: Roles and Responsibilities of the Board and Board Members (Document 2); Board Orientation and Continuing Education (Document 3); Board Member Conduct (Document 4); Board Evaluations and Governance Reviews (Document 5); Board Succession Planning (Document 6); Election-Related Resources (Document 7); and, Approve the revised OPL Board Document Framework, including renumbering policies 017-021, as further described in this report (Document 1).
- OPL Board Policy Amendments.pdf
- Document 1 - OPL Board - Document Framework.pdf
- Document 2 - 001 OPLB Roles and Responsibilities of the Board and Board Members.pdf
- Document 3 - 003 OPLB - Board Orientation and Continuing Education.pdf
- Document 4 - 004 OPLB Board Member Conduct.pdf
- Document 5 - 015 OPLB Board Evaluations and Governance Reviews.pdf
- Document 6 - 016 OPLB Board Succession Planning.pdf
- Document 7 - 020 OPLB Election-Related Resources.pdf
2026 Ottawa Public Library Board Work Plan
File Number: OPLB-2026-0414-11.2 Report Recommendations: That the Ottawa Public Library Board: Receive the report for information; Approve the 2026 Board Work Plan items in Document 1; and, Receive the 2026 Corporate Work Plan items in Document 1 for information.
File Number: OPLB-2026-0414-11.2 Report Recommendations: That the Ottawa Public Library Board: Receive the report for information; Approve the 2026 Board Work Plan items in Document 1; and, Receive the 2026 Corporate Work Plan items in Document 1 for information.
Semi-Annual Performance Measurement – July to December 2025
File Number: OPLB-2026-0414-11.3 Report Recommendation: That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive this report for information.
File Number: OPLB-2026-0414-11.3 Report Recommendation: That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive this report for information.
In Camera Items
Information Previously Distributed
2025 Board Workshop Questionnaire Results
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
Adjournment
