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Teaching Librarian 15.indd 24 Ontario School Library Association Between Boards: York Region Boards Unite, Find Strength in Numbers Rob Baxter "I am the Library. I am neither walls nor shelves, nor even the books that stand in rows. I am the wisdom of the universe captured and arranged for you. I am an open door. Enter…" About 30 York Region teacher-librarians from both the Catholic and Public boards were greeted with these words, early on February 28th, when they walked into the St. Joan of Arc Catholic High School library for their first annual combined heads' meeting. Unique, perhaps the first of its kind in Ontario between the two school boards, this gathering came as a result of a four- year co-operative effort in the co-hosting of their White Pine Reading Celebration which includes all participants from both boards in what is now an annual event. The advantages of this kind of joint venture were obvious to everyone: in addition to its informational and inspirational tone, it had the encouragement of the superintendents from both boards, Ms. Debra Cormier, York Catholic District School Board, and Mr. Bob Harper, York Region District School Board. Ms. Cormier spoke briefly about the value of this type of partnership and Mr. Harper supported her view by emphasizing that, "The future belongs to optimists, to people who see opportunities before they become obvious." Not only did these teacher-librarians share their ideas, they also committed themselves to working more closely together in future events of this kind. One of the highlights of the day was a presentation given by Tim Gauntley, Program Co-ordinator, Library and Learning Resources, Toronto District School Board, who provided insight into the workings and design of TDSB's award-winning Web site, Library and Learning Resources, www.tdsb.on.ca/libraries/Links.asp?schoolNo=9. Mr. Gauntley made a strong point for site simplification in an age where people are overwhelmed with the amount of knowledge and choice. "TDSB might have an exceedingly boring site, but it's crystal clear. A site should be attractive, but is it necessary to reinvent it every five weeks?" And the design they wanted didn't come without a struggle. "It's