Tuesday, April 17, 2018

D103: Access, Opportunity, Connections: The Library’s Role in Toronto’s Smart City Strategy

1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Vickery Bowles, City Librarian, Toronto Public Library

Public libraries are catalysts for smart cities. As one of the largest library systems in the world, TPL is undertaking significant transformational changes and innovations, working with private and public sector partners to build a smart city. Hear from its leader about the strategies, practices, and the library’s unique role in providing the necessary active ingredients to build a smart city.