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Report Number: LIB 01-24
Date: June 24, 2024
From: Jackie Flowers
CEO/Director of Public Libraries, Pickering Public Library
Subject: Funding Out of Country Conference
- Pickering Public Library Staff
- File: A-1440
Recommendation:
1. Council approve international travel for one Library staff to attend the Association for
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cost not to exceed $1,300; and
2. That the appropriate officials of the City of Pickering be authorized to take the necessary
actions as indicated in this Report.
Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to authorize Library staff to present at
a library conference out of country. This Ueport is submitted per section 10.02 of the City of
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conferences funded by the City.
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from September 11 to September 13, 2024, in Springfield, MA. Funds are budgeted annually
in the Current Budget to support staff to attend library sector conferences.
Relationship to the Pickering Strategic Plan: The recommendations in this report respond
to the Pickering Strategic Plan Priority of Advocate for an Inclusive, Welcoming & Safe &
Healthy Community.
Financial Implications: The Pickering Public Library 2024 Current Budget included
$11,000.00 for Conferences (501100.0000) and $5,000.00 for Travel costs (501130.0000).
The expenses for one Library staff to attend the ARSL Conference is $1,300.00 which includes
travel, accommodations and conference registration.
Discussion: The purpose of this report is to authorize Library staff to present at a library
conference out of country. The Pickering Public Library supports staff in their professional
development through the training and conferences budgets. It is also an opportunity for staff to
share public service strategies with the library sector. The ARSL Annual Conference offers
staff the opportunity to gather new ideas and solutions to address the major challenges and
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opportunities facing public libraries, as well as learn about new products and services offered
by library vendors and build connections with library professionals from across North America.
This year, Pickering Public Library staff will be presenting as part of a panel with other library
leaders on safety challenges in public libraries. The 2024 ARSL Annual Conference will be
held from September 11 to September 13, 2024, in Springfield, MA.
Attachments: None.
Prepared By:
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Recommended for the consideration
of Pickering City Council
Marisa Carpino, M.A.
Chief Administrative Officer
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