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Board of Trustees Agenda P�
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May 19th, 1998 - 4 30pm
480 Primrose Road- Board Room
SUGGESTED ACTION
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. BILLS: Approval
City Checks: 7,284.80
Special Fund: $ 1,426.92 y
Duncan Fun :$ 6,44,73.89
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4. MINUTES: leov- ,..- Approval
5. CORRESPOND NCE AND INFORMATION: Information
a. Letter: urlingame Lions Club
b. Letter: Dan Hill
c. Letter Friends
d. Legi ative Information
e. Inte net Services (mailed earlier)
f. Du can Trust Statement
g. N s from the Capitol
h. P anning Proposal
6. FROM HE FLOOR:
7. REP TS:
. City Librarian's Report: Escoffier Information
b. Foundation Report: Herman Information
c. SAB Report: Robertson Information
8. NFINISHED BUSINESS:
/a. Internet: Children's Terminal Al/SIS Discussion/Action
9. NEW BUSINESS:
✓ a. Budget 1998-99 Review Discussion
✓ b. Planning Process: Report, Proposal: Dunbar Discussion/Action
10.ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn
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April 21st, 1998
1. CALL TO ORDER:
4:30pm. The meeting of April 21st, 1998 was called to order by President Berger at
2. ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Berger, Cannon, Dunbar & Morton
Trustees Absent: Herman
Staff Present: Alfred Escoffier, City Librarian
i Judy Gladysz,Administrative Secretary
3. BILLS:
M/S/C (Cannon/Morton) unanimously to approve the bills as presented.
`- 4. MINUTES:
The minutes of the meeting of March 24th, 1998 were approved as written
and ordered filed.
5. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION:
iIn reference to item "c" "Questions and Answers: Internet Service" Trustee
Cannon commended the City Librarian on the description of the Internet services.
She said it was very clear, and concise.
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After some discussion, President Berger suggested on item#3: that interval be
changed to "session"; item #4: Express Terminal: 15 minute limit.; item #6, add:
"To provide full access"; item #8: italicize "Netscape Navigator and Window's 95",
Two versions of the Q &A will be offered: one for staff and one for the public.
6. FROM THE FLOOR:
None
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7. REPORTS:
a. City Librarians Report:
There was some discussion about the City Librarian's Report.
b. Foundation Report - Cannon:
Trustee Cannon said there was no report because there was no meeting.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Legislative Breakfast Contacts:
After some discussion it was agreed to reinstate the former policy of the
Board to have each Board Member be a liaison to one of the Council members.
President Berger said he would contact Mayor Spinelli, Secretary Cannon said she
would contact Vice-Mayor Mary Janney, Trustee Dunbar will contact Rosalie
O'Mahony, Trustee Morton will contact Marti Knight and Trustee Herman will
contact Joe Galligan.
9. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Long Range Planning_Process:
Librarian Escoffier explained the "Planning For Results" process
recommended for design of a long range plan. He further explained the time-line
for the project and the suggested planning team. M/S/C unanimously
(Cannon/Berger) to enthusiastically supp
ort the long range planning process with Trustee Dunbar Chairing the planning 87
committee.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting of April 21st, 1998 was adjourned at 5:20 pm. The next Board
meeting will be held on May 19th, 1998, at 4:30 pm in the Conference Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
Trustees Minutes
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City Librarian's Report
May 19, 1998
National Library Week
National Library Week served as the catalyst for a variety of programs and
services this month. Three docent-led tours were offered for the general public. A
special new program for middle school teens, "Teens Poetry Caf6" garnered 65
enthusiastic attendees. Espresso and other coffee favorites were offered courtesy of
the House of Coffee in Burlingame. A Children's program, "Word for Word" was held
on Saturday morning. The 85 in attendance enjoyed storytelling and a performance by
the group.
Volunteer Recognition
On Friday, April 24`h, the Trustees and staff sponsored a Volunteer Recognition
Tea. Over 100 attended the special "Thank You" event for our many volunteers who
have assisted us in so many was since we reopened at Primrose Road. Susan
Reiterman, event coordinator, welcomed Mayor Spinelli, and Council members Marti
Knight, Joe Galligan and City Manager Dennis Argyres to the event. Guests enjoyed
good food and conversation as well as a performance by the BPL Shamrocks
(children's staff).
Internet Service Change Implemented
Beginning May 4`h, Internet services were revamped and expanded. Four
stations are now available for one-hour intervals on the lower level. Staff holds a
relevant photo I.D. from the user, and the user is asked to abide by our policies.
Two additional terminals were added: one express,terminal (15-minute duration)
and one terminal near the reference desk for one-on-one assistance with patrons. The
upgraded hardware and software were provided with a special grant from the Duncan
Trust.
Library Budget
The library budget has been approved by the. City Manager. The recommended
increase is 7.5%. The increase is mainly in the area of public service staff. Areas of
specific increased expenditures include:
• Increases in vendor and system costs
• Staffing to cover 20% increased workload
• Increase in collection budgets
• Upgrade technology support: staffing, maintenance
• Replace page supervisor
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The budget now goes for review by Mayor Spinelli, then to the full Council at a study
session on May 20`h. The Public Hearing for the budget will be June 151.
Long Range Planning Update
I have been in contact with a consultant to assist us with the planning process.
We have had several telephone conversations and will meet shortly with the executive
committee. My thanks to Jane Dunbar for volunteering to chair this important
committee.
Children's Summer Reading Club
The sports theme of the Children's Summer Reading Club is "Get in the Game at
Your Library." The program will run from June 22 through August 15`. During that
period, children will be asked to read six books. They will receive a bag of peanuts
upon sign up! When they complete the program they will get a paperback book and
tickets to the Giants! The Burlingame Lions Club continues to sponsor this event for
the 45`h year.
Coming Events:
14 May, Foundation Board Meeting, 4:30 pm
20 May, Council Budget Study Session, 7 pm
25 May, Memorial Day Holiday, Closed
1 June, Public Hearing, Budget, Council, 7 pm
• 7 June, San Mateo County Historical Association Program, Library History, 2 pm
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
May 12, 1998
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STATISTICS FOR APRIL 1998
REGISTERED BORROWERS: Total Registered:
Burlingame Adults 11,941
Burlingame Children 3,467
Hillsborough Adults 1,899
Hillsborough Children 1,035
Universal Borrowers 584
Total Registered Borrowers: 18,246
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CIRCULATION ACTIVITY: Main Branch
Adult Print Materials(books, periodicals, pamphlets, paperbacks) 21,910 1,114
Children's Print Materials (books, periodicals, pamphlets,paperbacks) 9,503 1,969
Audio Visual Materials(records, cassettes, films, videos, cd's) 5,521 130
TOTALS: 36,934 2,213'
Main Total 1998 Circ: 334 Main Total 1997 Circ: 34,479 = 1.32% Inc.
Branch Total 1998 Circ: 2,213 Branch Total 1997 Circ: 3,127 = 29.23% Dec.
Grand Total 1998 Circ: -3 #47 Grand Total 1997 Circ: 37,606 = 1.22% Dec.
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REFERENCE ACTIVITY: Questions Directions
Reference 3,772 740
Children's 963 1,175
Lower Level 986 1,014 ILL Borrowed: 2,372
Branch 163 92 ILL Lent: 3,864
Total: 5,884 3,021 ILL Total: 6,236
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COLLECTIONS: MAIN BRANCH TOTAL
VOLUMES/TITLES VOLUMES TOTAL VOLUMES
Ad.Non-Fiction 131,710 /115,020 5,160 136,870
Ch.Non-Fiction 23,030 / 21,950 2,220 25,250
YA Non-Fiction 1,900 / 1,720 100 2,000
Ad. Fiction 53,485 / 50,910 5,770 59,255
Ch. Fiction 19,695 / 17,850 5,880 25,575
YA Fiction 2,920 / 2,645 360 3,290
Reference 5.600 / 5,400 200 5,800
Totals: 238,340 /215,495 19,690 258,030
OTHER MATERIALS:
Pamphlets 31,870 Paperbacks 3,410 Maps 1,670 Records 1,500
Cassettes 10,780 Video Tapes 2,190 Compact Discs 1,790
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Deposited with the City Treasurer: Main: 2,349.28 Branch: 455.101 t�=
Xerox: 903.00 Room: 105.00
Donations 660.00 CLSA: .00
User Traffic: 56,849 Daily Avg.: 1,960 Children's Programs: 29 Attendance: 806
Children's Programs for the year 1998: 44 with a total attendance of 1,296 children
UBURLINGAMF
April 29, 1998
Chip Coleman,
President
Burlingame Lions Club
P.O. Box 206
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dear Chip:
On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Burlingame Public Library, I would like
to request your support of the Children's Summer Reading Club 1998! This year's club
theme is "Get in the Game at Your Library." The theme is sports related and should be
a lot of fun for children.
The club runs for 6 weeks from June 22-August 1s', During that period, a child
reads and reports on 6 books. Upon sign up, children receive a bag of peanuts, and
later, as they progress, they receive a bookmark and a button. When a child completes
the program, he receives a paperback book and, this year, tickets to the Giants!
A second program for younger children is "Reading Adventures with Arthur." This
program is designed for the pre-reader and consists of a series of programs involving
young children with books and reading.
The closing events will include an author, a puppet program, or even a musical
event. The purpose of the event is to celebrate the accomplishment of the children, and
reinforce the importance of reading.
We are requesting your support of our summer programs in the amount
$ 900.00. Program brochures would include recognition of the Lions Club.
This year will mark the 44'h year of the Lions sponsorship of the Reading Club—
an amazing accomplishment! This effort was begun under the leadership of the late
George Paul Lechich, City Librarian (and Lion) for over 30 years.
I do hope the Lions can again support the Children's Summer Reading Club. On
behalf of the hundreds of children we will reach this summer, I thank you for continuing
to make their summer a positive reading experience!
Sincerely,
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
c: Library Board of Trustees
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May 7 , 1998
Esther Cummings , Reference Director
Burlingame Public Library
480 Primrose Road
Burlingame , CA 94010-4083
Dear Ms . Cummings :
Thank you very much for the materials you sent me regarding
sih§Ies activities in your community .
The information will be very useful to me when ' I vacation
there this summer .
Again , thank' you ,
Dan Hill
3023 Honeysuckle Way NE
Salem , OR 97303
UBOURLINGAME
April 30, 1998
Shirley Robertson
1726 Sequoia Avenue, #4
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dear Shirley:
Congratulations on your first book sale in our wonderful new building! We're
glad it was a success and that the Friends are back in operation with those popular sales.
Please accept our sincere thanks for your support for the library during this
exciting opening year! It was truly a memorable one, and one in which the extra support
of the Friends was essential.
This year, we would like to request the Friends support for Children's programs,
as well as some new items for the library.
Attached are requests submitted by the City Librarian, which indicate needs
which the library has for this year.
Thank you in advance for your continuing support of the library and its programs
and we look forward to working with you in the coming months.
Sincerely,
Jeff Berger,
President, Board of Trustees
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
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Friends Budget Requests --�
May 1998
Children's Services
Begin with Books Program $ 2,350
Author Program (To be announced) 1,000
Holiday Program 450
Poetry Month (January) 1,750
Newbury/Caldecott Booklets 150
Children's Book Week 150
Graphic Novels (New Collection) 800
Printing 3,800
Total Children's $ 10,450 -�
Building Additions
Lectern for the Community Room $ 600
Piano Cover 250
Total Building $ 750
Collections
Books on Tape $ 5,000
Videocassettes 4,000
Total Collections $ 9,000
Total Request $ 20,200
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SUMMARY FOR THE 1997-98 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
California Library Association
BILL#/AUTHOR D3$CR F PT 24N STK.US
AB 95-SWEENEY/AGUTAR Would provide for a return of 10% Senate
Support of the property tax base each year, Appropriations
over the next 10 years, to cities, Held On the
counties, and special districts, Suspense File
according to the proportion of their
current ERAF transfer, and cap the
shift of local property taxes to ERAF.
AB 862--DUCHENY Creates the Library Materials g-lnd, Senate
Support under the State Superintendent to Appropriations
annually apportion to each school Held on the
district the sum of $5 for each unit Suspense file
of ADA, to purchase materials that may
include, but are not limited to books,
references materials, periodicals,
laser disks, etc.
Aka 16OB-PRINGLE As introduced would create a tax Senate Revenue
Support exemption for newspapers and & Taxation
periodicals in California. Recently
amended to provide the exemption
for newspapers regularly issued
at intervals exceeding 50 times
per year and sold by single copy only.
Amendments delete exemption for
periodicals.
AB 1652-SWEENEY States legislative intent that the Senate
support, if Amended Education Council for Technology Education
in Learning (ECTL) make recommendations
to the Department of education
regarding, among other things, the
development of a phased-in plan for
funding and implementing a statewide
telecommunications education network
that provides connectivity between
and among all education segments
and public libraries and external
networks, including the Internet.
pupils would have access to the
statewide networks via schools,
community colleges, university
campuses and public libraries.
P.B 1793-RUNNER els introduced, would require every Assembly
Support as Amended public library that receives state Information
funds pursuant to the foundation Technology
program and that provides public
access to the Internet, to adopt
a policy regarding access to harmful
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AB 2161--PACHECO Would require that every computer Assembly
Oppose at a public elementary or Information
secondary school that may be Technology
used by a pupil and that has
access to the internet or an
online service, have an _
operational parental control
device. The school district
would have full discretion as
to what device is selected.
AB 2204-'W'ASHINGTON would remove the requirement Assembly
Watch Close that matter be "obscene" if Public
it depicts a person under 18 safety
yeaxs of age personally
engaging in or simulating
sexual conduct.
AS 2221--MACHADO Would provide a tax credit Assembly
Watch in an amount equal to the Revenue &
costs paid or incurred by an Taxation
Internet service provider for
the purchase and installation
of tiering or filtering
software.
AB 2337-VINCENT Would authorize any city, county, Assembly
Watch district, or city and county to Local
request a PLF waiver if impacted Government
by the withdrawal from the
county free library system.
AB 2350-FRUSETTA Would require a public library Assembly
Oppose that provides access to the Information
Internet to purchase, install, Technology
and maintain computer software
that prohibits access to obscene
matter, as defined, on the
Internet. Author announced in
committee that he intends to
amend the bill to require
filters in the children's
rooms of public libraries only.
AB 2391-MARGETT The "Child Protection Act of Assembly
Oppose 1993" which would make sexual Public
child abuse punishable by Safety
death or Life imprisonment if
voters approve an initiative
relating to the same. New
amendments state that "every
public library that provides
public access to the Internet
shall require parental consent
for children 12 years of age
or younger to use the Internet_
No child under 6 years of age
shall be permitted to use the
Internet at a public library.
AB 2564-KUERL Would extend current law, which Assembly
Support expired in January to add one Floor
year additional punishment to
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matter on the Internet by minors,
and to post a copy of the policy near
each library computer terminal that
provides public access to the Internet.
Recent amendments requested by CIA
require libraries to develop an
Internet policy without reference to
"harmful matter," and make it readily
available to the public.
AB 1839-B.THOMPSON would allow, as an alternative to z6ssembly
Watch Close the appointment of five members of Local
the board of library trustees, Government
the legislative body of the
municipality, may by resolution
declare itself to be the board of
library trustees. would also allow
a legislative body of a municipality
that has declared itself to be the
board of library trustaos pursuant
to the above, by resolution at any
timer to determine that it no
longer will function as the board
of lik3rary trustees, in which event,
the mayor, with the consent of the
legislative body of the municipality,
shall appoint five members to the
board of library trustees pursuant
to Section 18910.
AB 1886-B.THOMPSON As introduced, would require any public Assembly
Watch close library that loans movie videos that Appropriations
have received an "R" rating from the
Motion Picture Association of America
to ensure that the borrower of such
a movie is at least 17 years of age.
Recently amended to require public
libraries to adopt a policy regarding
the rental of motion picture videos
to minors.
AS 1920-WILDMAN School and Library partnership Assembly
Support Act of 1996. state Department Education
of Education would award grants
to school districts for the
planning and operation of
joint-use libraries, in a state/
local match.
AB 2081-VILLARAIGOSA would reinstate the tax exemption Assembly
Watch for the sale of any newspaper, Appropriations
regularly issued at intervals
exceeding 60 times per year and
exempts the sale of newspaper
photographs.
AB 2146-$.THOMPSON Relating to child pornography: Assembly
catch Close makes it an infraction to sell, Failed Passage
distribute, offer to distribute Reconsideration
for a commercial purpose any granted.
book or printed matter that
visually depicts minors under
the age of 18 posing or modeling
while engaged in sexual conduct.
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a person convicted of possession
for sale of drugs if the
violation occurred upon the
grounds of a public park or
ocean-front beach. New law
adds public libraries as a
"drug-free zone."
ACA. 4-AGUTAR/5WEENEY Same content. as AB 95, but as a Senate Local
Support constitutional amendment, could Government
be placed on the statewide ballot by a
two-thirds vote of the legislature, thus
avoiding a Governor's veto.
£i.R. 52-TUOMPSON A House Resolution stating that Assembly
Oppose -public libraries are not enforcing Local
the rating system, as set forth by Government
the Motion Picture Association of
America" and "that public libraries
are requested to make every effort
to identify the age of any person
checking out a video who appears to
be a minor and conform their
check-out polic-es to the Motion
Picture Association of America's
rating system..
SH 147-AYAL;VKOPP Would require that no city, county, Assembly
Disapprove or Local agency may incur any Local
indebtedness {such as Certificates Government
of participation [COPS] , as defined,
without prior approval by a majority
of the voters. Recently amended to
pertain to the issuance of bonds by
a joint exercise of powers authority,
to assist local agencies in financing
capital improvements, etc.
SB 409-ALPERT The Library of California: Assembly
& SWEENEY sponsored by CLA, would Education
CLP. sponsored establish a major, statewide
networking system of resource-
sharing, communications and
delivery, and preservation
of materials for approximately
8,000 of California's multi-type
libraries.
$B 877-VASCONCELLOS Creates the California Community Assembly
support College Faculty, Counselor, and Appropriations
Librarian Full-Time Fund within Held in
the State Treasury to create a net Committee at
increase in full-time faculty, Chairs
counselor, and librarian positions recommendation
in the California Community Colleges.
SB 680-GRAVEN ERAF bill: Similaz to AB 95- Assembly
Support Sweeney/Aguiar. Floor.
Inactive rile
sB 1032-POLANCo Recently amended to be in place Assembly
Support to serve as a budget vehicle on Local
ERAF if needed. Government.
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SB 1389-CRAVEN 'Mould create within the State Senate
Support Department of Education the Appropriations
position of Public School Library
Consultant to be responsible for
the administration of school
library grants funded through
the California Public School
Library Protection Fund and the
coordination of other school
library programs.
SB 1.846-CALDERON would require sellers, renters Senate
Watch Close distributors of "harmful mattes," Public
as defined, to establish an Safety
"adults only" section into
which all harmful matter,
whether kept, displayed, or
offered must be contained.
Would excuse only two or
fewer items incorrectly
placed outside of the "adults
only" section.
SS 1859-M-OUNTJOY Would change the definition Senate
Oppose of -obscene matter" to mean Public
matter, which uses contemporary Safety
community standards, rather
than the current statewide
standards.
$B 1573-ALPERT sponsored by San Diego, would Assembly
Support allow Board of Supervisors Floor
to designate additional property
tax to the county library.
SB 1936-JOHNSTON Would give peace officer status Senate Floor
Watch to persons employed by the
Public Library Department of
the City of Los Angeles wbo are
designated as library security
officers by the city librarian.
SB 2026-FATNEY/ Would cxeate a $500 million Public Senate
BURTON Library Construction and Renovation Appropriations
Support Bond Act for grants to build and
remodel libraries statewide.
SS 2038-POLANCO Smart California Act of 1998. Senate
Support Would create "smart communitiea": Energy,
a creation of comrm3„ity Utilities, &
networks, allowing electronic communications
access to numerous resources (double-referred]
and services, including but
not limited to education,
training, health and social
services, telemedicine
ernergency respanse, and rarpid
electronic transmittal of
business licensing and
registration documents.
SB 2059-VRSCONCELLOS would expand prison ,inmates Senate
Watch statutory rights by including Appropriations
the right to reasonable
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access to an adeauate law
library, inn luding current
state law case reports.
SB 2226-SCHIFF As introduced, is similar to Senate
support ERAF bills A8 95 and SB 880_ Local
Auttor informs us that the Government
bill may be amended to pertain
to relief for "no" and "low"
property tax cities only.
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April 24, 1998
TO: Library Board of Trustees
FROM: Alfred Escoffier, City Librarian
RE: Internet Services
We are ready to implement the changes to Internet service which the Board
approved at the April 21 st Board meeting. However there has been one change
that I felt you should be aware of.
The City Attorney has determined that, in his opinion, it would be unwise to
implement the parent permission slip procedure for children, as we have no other
such permission procedure for collections or services in the library. State law
indicates that all services and materials in the library are open to everyone
regardless of age. If we were to limit any aspect of those services to one
particular group, we could be in violation of the spirit if not the actual intent of the
law.
If the Board wished to offer options to children and parents, the City Attorney
suggests that we would be on firmer ground if we filtered one of our terminals
and made that fact known to our users, so that they could have a choice of which
terminal to use. We could not, however, require children to use a filtered terminal.
The parent and child would need to make that decision together.
As a result of this recommendation from the attorney, we will move forward with
the implementation of 6 of the 7 workstations. We will delay the implementation
of the children's terminal until the Board has had an opportunity to discuss this
new aspect of the issue. This new information will not change the present policy
of open access for parents or children. We will simply be expanding and moving
our services to another location.
If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
C:
Library Board
City Manager
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DDUN
Peninsula Community Foundation
Roger & lean Hunt Duncan
Statement of Activity
For the period 10/01/1998 through 12/31/1998
Available for Currently Permanently
Grants Unavailable Restricted
SOURCE OF FUNDS
Interest&Dividends,Net 0.00 7,495.60 0.00
Gains(Losses),Realized 0.00 25,350.83 0.00
Gains(Losses),Un-Realized 0.00 62,395.82 0.00
USE OF FUNDS
Administrative Fees 0.00 (981.88) 0.00
TOTAL ACTIVITY: 0.00 94,260.37 0.00
Balance Sheet
As of 12/31/1998
ASSETS
Investment Pool 879,767.36
TOTAL ASSETS: $879,767.36
LIABILITIES 0.00
Available for Currently Permanently
Grants Unavailable Restricted
NET ASSETS
Net Assets on 10/01/1998 118,574.00 111,348.87 555,584.12
Increase(Decrease) 0.00 94,260.37 0.00
Net Assets on 12/31/1998 118,574.00 205,609.24 555,584.12 879,767.36
TOTAL LIABILITIES& NET ASSETS: $879,767.36
Funds"Available for Grants"are based on the Foundation's 5%distribution policy.
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1. URPLAMY BOND RML WIU BE TAKEN UP 11MRSDAY ON SENATE F 0010
S$2026'by Se=tters Richard Rainey and John Burton will be condA=d'by the full membarshig of
the Senate on Thuxs6y,May 14 on the $matte Floor. If p=c d by the legislature, ,signed by the
Governor, and approved by the vote on the NoYember ballot,SB 2026-R2ineyMurtott would ;
provW Wo wi#lion in financing for the renovation and cosu mc&n of public ILibraties.
Last work, rhe bill was heard in.the Senate Appropriadons coin mitbee, wherein Republicans on the
committee, with conctrrr=x of the Dem=zts, requeaed that the dollar amount be removed from
the bili so as to move it forward quiddy,to he comidered along with all of the other Band bi is
awaiting action in the Assersshly. The}ate gasped from committee on a vote of 12.0,and is expected
to pass the Senate Floor latex this weep_
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it. SENATE BUDGET SUBC010 MM APPROVES $20 MM 1'ON FOR PLF
Last Wedr�y, the Saaatc Budget Sub00%nmiam Number One on Education Fiz=ce coxideral
the Stue. Lgn=7 Budget CLA.made gn aumtentmidon request for the Public Library Foundation. :
in the amount of$44 mfiov.(This amount would bsibg the PLF to the level of"fi&U funding,"at
$53 zn lion.) CLA.told Senate subcommittee members of the importauce of bringing public
Hbraries to the full funding as reguin+ by law under the PLF statuteFunding of the PLL
ciirrently stands at$18,870,000_
Seuator C.atbk Wright,who has betty a strong supporter of libraries in the subcomatittee in Past
years,and has held firm for libraries as a memBer of the larger Budget Conference Co=nittte,
mads a r eaclation to augmmt the PLF by$20 mUlii a at the end of CLks testimony, 'Tale
item Is been placed on the subs "checklist' which is a r; by which as item =y be
giivcaa.tuiarity consideration once tftc subrummiv= has;& clearer pichm of the fiscal ccadition of
The state as'presented in'the Gar=we3 May FtcvW'on of the Budget. The May Revision is being
released on Thursday of dais week, acrd the subcov mirteea.wM rcvWt.their "checklisu" witW= the
neat f1 w-weekL (You will recall tbat th.c Assembly subwnnnittee p6cetf SIS uzs-lls'on oft their
eheddist" for the PLF_)
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To BALISIPLS S�hrary Directors
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From Linda Crowe
Phwo 5501-349-5538
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B U R L I N G A M f
P U B L I C
LIBRARY
May 13, 1998
TO: Library Board of Trustees
FROM: Alfred Escoffier, City Liblaarian
RE: Planning for Results
Attached you will find a proposal from library consultant Rhea Rubin to assist us
with the planning process. Rhea attended the "Training for Trainers" portion of
the Kansas City planning sessions. In addition, Rhea is an experienced trainer in
communication skills, and ADA issues.
Jane Dunbar, chair of the planning committee, Esther Cummings and I met on
May 13, 1998, to review the process. We are presenting it to you for your review
and approval.
I would propose the costs for the project be paid partly by the city budget and
partly by the Trustees. It is also feasible to request funding form the Duncan
Trust for part of the planning process.
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Phone ( 650 ) 342 - 1038Fax ( 650 ) 342 - 1948 • www . pls . lib . ca . us / pls / pls . html
HEA
JOYCE 05/06/98
UI)IN Allred H. Escoffier, City Librarian
Burlingame Public Library
5860 HEQON DR 480 Primrose Road
0 A K L A N D Burlingame, CA 94010-4083
CA 94618
510/339-1274 Dear Al,
PHONE OQ FAX
Thank you for the demographic information, which finally arrived
by very slow mail. I have been thinking about your planning
process, especially the issues we discussed on the telephone.
agree with your goal to increase public input; lack of such is the
most common failure in planning. A library can ensure community
involvement in a number of ways —full representation on a task
force to the planning committee, written survey of users, focus
groups of non-users — and I would recommend using all these -
techniques.
A great advantage of surveying in a community the size of
Burlingame is that it is relatively easy to obtain an accurate
sample. We would need to have returned surveys from only 380
people to be considered accurate, that is to have a .005
reliability level (i.e. 95% confidence level).
So, the enclosed proposal is a cost and time estimate for the
following work:
• planning to plan
• one day planning retreat
• survey of library users
• two focus groups of non-users
• coaching on the process throughout the 8 month
planning period
Please call me so we can discuss the proposal. Of course, I am open to
revisions; this just gives us something to talk from.
am very excited about working with you, your Board, and staff to plan the
Burlingame Public Library's role in the next millennium.
Sincerely,
PROPOSAL FOR ASSISTING THE BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY IN
"PLANNING FOR RESULTS"
Rhea Joyce Rubin
May 6, 1998
1. Planning to Plan
One day meeting with Al Escoffier and 2 key members of planning
team to select planning team members, discuss process, develop
timeline, discuss methods for community involvement and lines of
communication.
ll. Retreat
One day retreat with planning team to develop a library vision
statement, select service responses, write library mission
statement, and to set goals.
Ill. Survey
A. Draft survey instrument to be pre-tested on one designated day
by library staff.
B. Revise survey instrument.
C. Instruct public services staff in administration of survey.
D. Tabulate and analyze survey results.
E. Written report of survey results.
IV. Focus Groups
A. Work with planning team to determine how to identify potential
focus group members.
B. Draft a letter or telephone script to invite people to participate in
focus groups. (Library staff will send the letters or make the
calls.)
C. Facilitate two focus groups, each 90 minutes long.
D. Analyze focus group recordings.
E. Written report of focus group results.
V. Coaching
A. Bi-monthly meetings with Al (and others as needed).
B. Phone consultation as necessary.
COST ESTIMATE FOR ASSISTING THE BURLINGAME PUBLIC
LIBRARY IN "PLANNING FOR RESULTS"
Rhea Joyce Rubin
May 6, 1998
I. Planning to Plan $1,000
11. Retreat $1,000
III. Survey $2,500
IV. Focus Groups $2,500
V. Coaching $2,000
Total: $9,000
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