Craig Ginther, Program
Manager, Technology Services, provided an overview of the Technology
Framework. He was joined by Monique Brûlé, Division Manager, Programs and
Services to respond to questions. (Held on file with the Chief Executive
Officer.)
Key highlights of the
presentation included:
- The purpose of developing
the Framework;
- The role of the OPL Board
Ad hoc Committee;
- The scope and elements of
the Framework; and,
- The Framework in Action:
Tool, Roadmap.
Chair Tierney thanked staff for the
presentation saying libraries are advanced in technology implementation.
In response to a question from
Trustee Wilkinson regarding cyber-security being integrated into the
Technology Framework, Ms. Brûlé indicated that there is consideration in the
Framework on that aspect. OPL seeks guidance from its City partner. Mr.
Ginther mentioned that the City’s Information Technology Services has added
cyber-security as a standard and reiterated that OPL relies on the City to
provide those networks and data centres.
Trustee Wilkinson asked whether
cyber-security is on the annual work plan. Ms. Brûlé advised that when a
project is proposed, it will go through an assessment. If funding is
required, it will appear in the annual budget request. If the project is
significant, it is incorporated into the Corporate Work Plan.
Trustee Wilkinson urged
staff to look at other library systems for innovative ideas regarding
technology.
Trustee Begg, a member of
the Ad hoc Committee, thanked staff for their efforts in the development of
the Framework.
There being no further
discussion, the Board CARRIED the report recommendations as presented.
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