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Library Mission Statement

Enriching Burlington through literacy, learning and community connections.

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Library Board | Management Team | Board Meetings | Agendas & Minutes | Library Strategic Plan and Annual Report I BPL Vision I BPL Values

Burlington Public Library Board

The Library Board may be contacted at 905.639.3611, extension 103, or by e-mail, board[at]bpl.on.ca.

Carrie Brooks-Joiner, Chair

Nancy Douglas, Vice-Chair

Duane Cornelius

Carol D'Amelio

Josh Hunter

Kerry Langford

Terry Tick

Management Team

Contact the Management Team at 905.639.3611

Maureen Barry

CEO

ext 100

Judy Hyland

Director, Service Delivery

ext 105

Kathryn Rogers

Director, Service Development

ext 101

Rick Craig

Director, Facilities & Finance

ext 102

Linda Dobson

Director, Human Resources

ext 163

Library Board Meetings

When

Library Board meetings are held the third Thursday of every month, September through June.

Agenda

The Agenda is posted on the public bulletin boards in all our branches 4 days prior to each meeting, and is available on our website as well.

Time and Place

6:30 p.m. in the Frank Rose Room at Central Library, or check the agenda for changes.

Agendas & Minutes of Board Meetings

Agendas and approved minutes are available here from 2005 to the present.

Strategic Plan and Annual Community Report

In Touch with Our Community / Strategic Plan 2007-2011
This latest plan speaks to the Library’s commitment to be in touch with our customers, our changing community and emerging trend in library service. In Touch with Our Community (rev. July 2008, 17p, 93KB ) provides the Library with clear objectives and strategies for moving forward with this focus. It builds on the investment the community has made in its library system and positions the Library to continue to be responsive and in touch with the changing Burlington community.

In Touch In Action / Community Report 2008
Take a look at the Library's key accomplishments in 2008 and read about our priorities for 2009. A print version of this document was distributed in the spring 2009 edition of City Talk published by the City of Burlington.

>> In Touch In Action (6p, 9MB)

>> In Touch In Action - text only (7p, 141KB)

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Kathryn Rogers, Director, Service Development at 905.639.3611 ext 101.

Past Strategic Plans

BPL's Long Term Vision

Our vision articulates what we are aiming towards and how we hope to be seen by our community in the future.

Burlington Public Library of the future is a bustling, dynamic place that is staffed by a warm, welcoming, enlightened, courageous, and pro-active team. It holds all the resources for individuals in the community to grow and expand in a supportive and genuine way. It is a destination for all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds. It provides an inspirational space for learning, research, entertainment, gathering and quiet reflection.

In the future, BPL acts as a catalyst for community improvement and is responsive to the diversity within our community. Library administration and processes work seamlessly and invisibly. Customers’ needs are foremost. The Library promotes partnerships and works continuously to improve its services. Burlington Public Library of the future is innovative and accountable as it embraces new trends and ideas.

Values

In this fast changing world our values keep us anchored and guide our ongoing planning and decision-making:

Accessibility	We strive to provide barrier-free facilities, resources and programs that are accessible to all.
Accountability	We are accountable to our community for the services we provide.
Creativity and Innovation	We encourage and support creative approaches and innovative solutions in all aspects of library service.
Information and Literacy	We believe in the importance of an informed and literate community.
Intellectual Freedom	We subscribe to the fundamental principles of intellectual freedom and the open exchange of information.
Life Long Learning	We believe in providing resources and services that contribute to life long learning.
Love of Reading	We nurture the joy of reading in people of all ages.
Positive Work Environment	We believe in providing a safe and positive work environment that provides staff challenging opportunities to grow and develop, and to contribute.
Quality of Services	We value excellence in our customer services and collections.
Respect and Dignity	We treat all people with respect and dignity.

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