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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - LB - 2000.02.15 BURLZNGAME URLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY r r Board of Trustees Agenda P4 LIC �IB4 February 15, 2000 - 4.30pm 480 Primrose Road- Board Room SUGGESTED ACTION 1. CALL TO ORDER: 2. ROLL CALL: 14*11V�, �o✓ 3. WARRANTS &SPECIAL FUND: Approval 4. MINUTES: Approval 5. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION: a. Financial Reports Information b. Resolution, Proposition 14 c. Internet Policy Draft d. Project Read Contract e. Press Release: State Library f. Summary of Legislation g. New Databases h. Legislative Update i. Goals 2000 6. FROM THE FLOOR(Public Comments): 7. REPORTS: a. City Librarian's Report- Escoffier Information b. Foundation Report-Herman Information c. Advocacy Workshop Report- Coar, Morton Information d. City Attorney Report Information 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: a. Internet Policy Revision 4�/ 7� UXc/ / Discussion/Action b. Donor Recognition-Report (, Discussion/Action korc9. NEW BUSINESS: a. Project Read Contract — Dr ,,.W 'Tru.4t Discussion/Action b. CALTAC Membership Discussion/Action J.ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn Agenda] (euauncnnE� B U R L I N G A M E �-- f U B L I C LIBRARY Burlingame Public Library Board of Trustees Minutes January 18, 2000 1. Call to Order The meeting of January 18, 1999 was called to order by President Mary Lou Morton at 4:35 pm. 2. Roll Call Trustees Present: Jeff Berger, Cecile Coar, Jane Dunbar, Mary Herman, Mary Lou Morton Staff Present: Alfred Escoffier, City Librarian Sidney Poland, Recorder 3. Warrants & Special Fund The Trustees unanimously agreed to approve the warrants as presented. M/S/C (Dunbar/Berger) 4. Minutes The Trustees unanimously agreed to approve the minutes of the December 21, 1999 meeting. M/S/C/ (Herman/Coar) 5. Correspondence Correspondence mailed in the packets was reviewed. a. Advocacy Training: Cecile Coar and Mary Lou Morton will attend the workshop on January 29th at the San Francisco Public Library. b. Volunteers: Trustee Herman noted the excellent job Sue Reiterman is doing in building a successful voluteer program. 6. From the Floor (Public Comments) None L 4 8 0 P r i m r o s e R o a d • Burlingame • C A 9 4 0 1 0 - 4 0 8 3 Phone ( 650 ) 342 - 1038 * Fax ( 650 ) 342 - 1948 • www . p1s . lib . ca . us / pls / pls . html 7. Reports a. City Librarian's Report: The City Librarian reviewed his report. b. Foundation Report - Mary Herman: Elections were held at the January 13th board meeting. All board members retained their positions with the exception of Bob Currie who resigned. Deborah Griffith was elected to fill the position vacated by Bob Currie. 8. Unfinished Business: a. Council Contacts: On the recommendation of Trustee Herman, the board agreed to revive the past practice of each Trustee being responsible for appraising a City Council member of important library issues and events. Mary Lou Morton Mary Janney Jane Dunbar Mike Coffey Cecile Coar Joe Galligan Jeff Berger Mike Spinelli Mary Herman Rosalie O'Mahony b. Presiding Officers: President Mary Lou Morton will not be able to attend the February meeting; Vice President Cecile Coar will preside. 9. New Business a. Internet Policy Revision The Trustees reviewed and rewrote specific portions of the present internet policy and will finalize the revision at the February board meeting. b. Goals Presentation The City Librarian gave a brief overview of the library's accomplishments for the past year, noting that 1999 represented the first year of the library's Long Range Plan. New Year's Resolutions for the Year 2000 were also reviewed. C. Generator for Library The trustees agreed that there is a need for the library to have a back-up generator especially since the phone lines for City Hall originate in the library and an inoperative HVAC system would result in the library being closed due to lack of air circulation. The City Librarian will discuss this matter with the City. Library Board of Trustee Minutes 2 January 18, 2000 d. Donor Recognition Group 4 Architecture drafted a design to honor new donors. Steel branches with forged brass leaves etched with donors names would be mechanically attached to the grand staircase. The trustees requested the City Librarian to obtain information pertaining to maintenance, application of names, funding and permanency of design. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 5:50pm by President Mary Lou Morton. The next meeting will be held February 15, 2000 at 4:30pm. Respectfully Submitted Alfred H. Escoffier City Librarian Library Board of Trustee Minutes 3 January 18, 2000 TRUSTEES SPECIAL FUND-Bank,Cash,CC Accounts 2/7/00 Trustees Special Fund Report As of 2/7/00 Page 1 2/7/00 Acct Balance ASSETS Cash and Bank Accounts Bradford Trust 526.90 Burlingame Bank and Trust 600.00 Donations-Misc 4,504.45 Duncan-Misc 6,682.02 Duncan-Audio Visual 735.28 Duncan-Fine Arts 4,000.00 Ellis Memorial 340.00 Farrell (Julia)Fund 9,308.06 Fricke(Alice)Fund 615.00 Gottlieb(Ruth) Fund 25.00 Interest 24,491.27 Jackson (Dorothea) Fund 10,000.00 Karp Fund 200.00 Lechich (George Paul) Fund 710.00 Markus Fund 325.00 Nadaner Fund 15.00 Peltier Memorial Fund 1,270.00 Porter(Hilda)Fund 20,000.00 Poulton Memorial Fund 110.00 Schmidt(Mary Jane)Fund 1,565.00 Thayer Fund 125.00 Xerox Fund 68,560.95 TOTAL Cash and Bank Accounts 154,708.93 TOTAL ASSETS 154,708.93 LIABILITIES 0.00 OVERALL TOTAL 154,708.93 REVOLVING ACCOUNT B OF A-Bank,Cash,CC Accounts 2/7/00 Revolving Account Report As of 2/7/00 Page 1 2/7/00 Acct Balance ASSETS Cash and Bank Accounts Atkinson Fund 200.00 Books On Tape 4,000.85 Chautauqua Programs 700.00 Delgado Fund 200.00 Duncan Trust-Internet 3,305.70 Friends of the Library 12,256.63 Gottlieb(Ruth) Fund 25.00 Henzel (Bonnie)Fund 5,249.30 Large Print Books 4,949.36 Manini(David)Fund 25.00 Moose(Gladys)Fund 100.00 PLS Video 18.91 Postcard Sales 150.00 Programming 10.00 Reading Club 800.00 Rental Fund 3,727.56 Staff Recognition 549.97 Veech Fund 478.63 Volunteer Program 4,350.51 Writers Club 150.00 TOTAL Cash and Bank Accounts 41,247.42 TOTAL ASSETS 41,247.42 LIABILITIES 0.00 OVERALL TOTAL 41,247.42 URI1�G_ME 1 U_W, 1 B U R L I N G A M E P U B L I C LIBRARY City Librarian's Report February 15, 2000 Easton Branch Building Review A preliminary review of the state of the Easton Branch Library building has been received. The report reviewed pest, dry rot and other issues. Approximately $ 15,500 worth of work was recommended initially, with another $ 10,000 very likely needed after further investigation. The windows on the west side of the building are rotting and should most likely be replaced. Currently the branch is only partially handicapped accessible; the restrooms are not. The mechanical systems have not been reviewed recently; however, there is no hot water in the building. It is clear something will need to be done shortly to deal with these deficiencies. Staff will be reviewing the building status and the services from this building and produce a full report for the Board later in the spring. Estate Gift Received The library has received a generous gift of $ 20,000 from the estate of the late Hilda R. Porter of Hillsborough. Mrs. Porter, who died at the age of 97 years old, was preceded in death by her husband. She was a long time resident of the area. Lane Community Room Audio Improved Through the generosity of the Library Foundation, the Lane Room now has a wireless microphone for use in the room. The appliance got its first use at the slide lecture on Arthur Szyk, given by local resident Rabbi Irvin Unger. At the same event we were able to use the hearing assist adapters for the hard of hearing. These devices fit over the ears like a headset and enhance the sound for the listener. InfoTrac Training Two sessions of Info-Trac training were held on January 18" for system reference staff. The training focused on the web-based version used by our patrons from their home computers. Internet/Intranet A joint meeting of the PLS Internet Committee and the PLS Reference Committee was held on January 25th. The joint committees discussed proposed changes to the PLS web site, an "Intranet" for staff support use, and partnering with organizations and companies to enhance library services. 4 8 0 P r i m r o s e R o a d • B u r l i n g a m e • C A 9 4 0 1 0 - 4 0 8 3 Phone ( 650 ) 342 - 1038 • Fax ( 650 ) 342 - 1948 • www . p1s . lib . ca . us / pls / pls . html Children's Activities We had an enthusiastic response the "Poetry Month" at both the main and branch libraries. This event, co-sponsored by the Friends and the Foundation, helps bring children and poetry together and instill the love of reading and writing poetry. We thank our donors for making this unique program possible. "Begin with Books" During January, we did a total of 20 programs including: 3 Monday Story Times, 3 Preschool Story Times, 3 Toddler Story Times, 3 Thursday Story Times, 1 Saturday Story Time, 2 visits to Easton, 1 visit to the Main and 4 programs at schools. Cathy Somerton's "Stories to Go" volunteer has now visited Morning Glory Montessori three times with Cathy, where they present a story program together once a month. Cathy will pass the program onto the volunteer when she feels she is ready to launch it on her own. A total of 41 children's programs were offered during January with a total attendance of 1,265 people. Volunteers in the Library A total of 16 volunteers contributed 94 hours of service to the library in January. Their activities included a wide variety of clerical duties, as well as library maintenance. Four patrons took advantage of our Internet Tutoring program. Personnel Recruitment of an outside Account Clerk was unsuccessful following a second recruitment process. I have decided to appoint Lisa Wyatt to Account Clerk 11, Sidney Poland to Secretary and hire a part time Library Assistant II to assist with fiscal matters. I have five current staff members interested in this part time position. Donor Recognition I have drafted a letter to Group 4 regarding the Board's questions and concerns on the Donor Recognition artwork. I will apprise you of the response when I receive it. Upcoming Events • Board Meeting, February 15,4:30 PM • All Staff Meeting, February 16, 8 am • President's Day Holiday, Monday, February 21, Closed • Chautauqua Program, Thursday, February 24, 7 PM • Golf Center Opens, Friday, March 3, 3 PM • Foundation Board Meeting, Thursday, March 9, 4:30 PM • Board Meeting, March 14,4:30 PM (Revised date) Alfred H. Escoffier/City Librarian/February 7,2000 �� CITY G STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM# euRUNGAME Burlingame Public Library MEETING DATE: m �opq a ".TIY JUM.6. February 4, 2000 ' / TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council SUBMITTED BY: G v, FROM: Alfred Escoffier, City Librarian APPROVED BY: SUBJECT: Resolution in Support of Proposition 14, Library Bond Recommendation: It is recommended that Council consider the adoption of a resolution in support of Proposition 14, the California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000. Background: The California Legislature and the Governor approved Senate Bill 3, Chapter 726, Statutes of 1999, to put on the March 2000 ballot. This measure would provide $ 350 million in state general obligation bonds to provide grants to local libraries with a required 35% local match. Research indicates that California's public libraries are in serious need of funding assistance to support the growing demands and estimate the needs to be in excess of$ 1.2 billion. In Burlingame, we have confirmed that the Easton Drive Branch of the Library is in need of structural repair and ADA upgrades for restrooms and other access issues. It is possible that passage of this act would provide some funds for renovations and upgrades of the Branch Library. Several other cities including San Mateo and San Bruno have already passed resolutions in support of Proposition 14. RESOLUTION CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BURLINGAME STATE OF CALIFORNIA Resolution In Support of Proposition 14, Library Bond RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Burlingame, State of California, that WHEREAS, the Legislature and Governor approved Senate Bill 3, Chapter 726, Statutes of 1999, to put on the March 2000 ballot, the California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000; WHEREAS, this measure would provide $350 million in state general obligation bonds to provide grants to local libraries with a required 35% local match; WHEREAS, proponent's research indicates that California's public libraries are in serious need of funding assistance to support the growing demands; and estimate the immediate need to be in excess of$1.2 billion; WHEREAS, the funds will be given a priority to those libraries that have entered into cooperative agreements with school districts for the joint use of the library facilities and to library projects proximate to schools with inadequate educational technology; WHEREAS, we recognize that the improvement of individual libraries in one community are a mutual benefit to all citizens in the region; WHEREAS, The Easton Branch Library in Burlingame may directly benefit from the act for the repair, upgrade and correction of ADA deficiencies in the facility. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE City Council of the City of Burlingame supports California voter approval of Proposition 14 on the March 2000 ballot to provide funds to build, expand and generally improve California's free library system. Rosalie M. O'Mahony, Mayor Internet Use Policy The Burlingame Public Library provides public access to the Internet in keeping with its role in providing equal access to information and resources to meet the educational, informational, and recreational needs of members of a free and democratic society. Users of the Internet should be aware that the Internet is a global entity. The library has no control over the information on the Internet and cannot be held responsible for its contents. Some Internet sites contain information that users may find to be inaccurate, incomplete, outdated, controversial, or offensive. All Internet users are expected to adhere to the general rules of behavior in the library and to use library computer equipment in an appropriate and responsible manner. wee- Staff Assistance �y r ' Librarians are vailable to assist you in finding the information you seek, however, basic computer literacy is required. utoring is available re Th a ^^+n+mPnr f^r tWw,_who wish t Arivalidity 1_t . se;Staff cannot control the accuracy and validity of the information, the availability of links users would like to visit,or materials users may find offensive. Filtered Access ooak'o' s, • Filtered access to the Internet is available to children in the Children's Department of the library. Our librarians share parents' concern for safety on the web. Parents are encouraged to explore the Internet with children and to he a . Children should alse-be jmde+aware that many sites may be funded through advertising. Other sites may be offensive, contain inappropriate material, or be harassing. User Responsibilities With the freedom and privilege to access computer networks comes the responsibility to use them in an appropriate manner. The library's workstations are in a public area. Because others may be involuntarily exposed to what you view, the library asks that in consideration of others you exercise judgement in what you view on these public workstations. If what you view causes discomfort to others, staff may intervene. In addition the library has deemed the following to be unacceptable uses of the Internet and all other electronic resources within the library. Violations may result in disciplinary actions up to and including loss of library privileges. d-1( • Using resources for illegal or uthorized purposes. • Moving,damaging or to ring with computer equipment in any way. • Attempting to modif ain access to files,passwords,or data belonging to the library or others. • Seeking unauthorize access to computer operating systems and/or altering software components of a computer,database or network. ��� • Making unauthorized copies of copyrightedelicensed software or data. • Violating the 'brary behavior policies or procedures. • Harassing oth users or staff. • Violating another ei's rig`_ ht toter vacv. �f The Internet is a useful and powerful source for information. Users are encouraged to access "search the Internet" for librarian-recommended sites located on the Peninsula Library System Home Page. 02/07/00 BPL INTERNET USER GUIDELINES- LOWER LEVEL STATIONS Time Limits �— • The Internet is available for one hour per person per day. • Identification(library card, driver's license, student ID)��to make a reservation and will be held while the computer is in use. L�"������ • Patrons may continue use at the end of their hour if no one is waiting,�only until another user arrives. Reservationsc4' r 06011r tOJ►r pool • Reservations may be made by calling 650-342-1284 or by sates the lower level desk. • Reservations will be accepted for the current and for the following day. • Reserved stations will be held for 10 minutes and then will be made available to others. User Limits • No more than two persons are allowed at a terminal at one time! Printing Charges • The first 10 pages per person per day are free. • There is a charge of 15 cents per page after the first 10 pages, tem. • Downloading to disk is allowed, at no charge, on the terminals that have an external disk drive. Disks are available for sale($1) at the Reference Desk. Uploading is not available. User Responsibilities • Use the equipment with care. It is illegal to physically or electronically modify computer equipment, or tamper with hardware or software(California Penal Code, Section 502 et. seq.). • Please ask the library staff for assistance if you are having problems with the computer. • When finished with your session, please return to the"Home"page by clicking on the"Home" icon. User Behavior Standards • Harassing other users or staff is prohibited. • Violating another's right to privacy is prohibited. • The library's workstations are in a public area. If what you view causes discomfort to others, staff may intervene. • Failure to relinquish the terminal on request, or to conform to the Behavior Standards, will result in the loss of Internet use privileges. By reserving an Internet Station you agree to abide by the Guidelines listed above. Additional Internet terminals, "express" stations, are available on the Main Level in the Electronic Gallery for 15 minutes without sign-ups or registration. The Internet is also available for children in the Children's Room. Thank you for your co-operation. k/ref/esther/user.doc 2/00 (BURLR-G-ME B U R L I N G A M f BUBLIC LIBRARY February 8, 2000 TO: Board of Trustees FROM: Alfred EscoffierP, RE: Project Read Service Agreement Recommendation: Review the concept of a service agreement with San Mateo Public Library to provide Project Read literacy services to the Burlingame community and recommend action. Background: The San Mateo Library Project Read program has served Burlingame users for many years. Funding for the Burlingame portion of the program has come from City Council action on "Community Groups" funding. The funding level has remained at $ 3,000 per year for sometime. Last year, the Burlingame Library Foundation funded an additional $ 5,000 for the program, to bring the program up to full funding at $ 8,000. There are several possibilities for funding this project for the long term: a) Continue to request that Council fund at the $ 3,000 level and add supplemental funding; b) Fund the ^�— $ 8,000 amount from the library budget; c) Request support of the project in whole or in part from the Library Foundation and/or from the Trustees Special Fund. Other jurisdictions in the county currently contract with Project Read for services. Such a contract would be possible for Burlingame (see sample attached). 4 8 0 P r i m r o s e R o a d B u r I i n g a m e • C A 9 4 0 1 0 - 4 0 8 3 Phone ( 650 ) 342 - 1038 • Fax ( 650 ) 342 - 1948 • www . pls . lib . ca . us / pls / pls . html DRAFT Page 1 of 1 Agreement No. EXHIBIT "A" of Agreement between the City of Burlingame and City of San Mateo I. Detailed description of services to be performed by Contractor: Project Read, a service of the San Mateo Public Library, will provide basic literacy skills to adults who reside in the City of Burlingame. Services will include training tutors, conducting student intake and assessment and matching with tutors, providing promotional materials and outreach activities, supplying tutor and student workbooks and support materials, and providing administrative and counseling support as needed. The program serves approximately 15 Burlingame residents per year. The Burlingame Library staff will assist with referrals and information questions about the program and collections of high-interest/low reading level materials in their library branches. Burlingame Library staff and Contractor's staff will consult regularly to discuss the program's status. II. Amount and Method of Payment: Cotttractor will be paid $'8,000.00 for adult'literacy services to residents of Burlingame. The contractor will submit an invoice for $ 8.000.00 on July 1, 1999. (or $4,000 on July 1, 1999 and a second invoice for $4,000 on January 1, 2000.) Contractor's Signature Date Purchasing Agent Date t CALIFORNIA January STATE LIBRARY J rY 13, 2000 F O U N D E D 1 8 5 0 State Library marks For immediate release: 150 years Of change SACRAMENTO. . . .It started in 1850 with a cache of books donated by three pioneers: Col.John C. Fremont, Sen.Thomas J. Green, and Col.Jonathan D. Stevenson. Books were scarce on the frontier in those days, and the collection on which the California State Library was founded, though small, was considered valuable. Law books and government reports comprised a significant part of that early collection, and these would prove essential to the new state's first s lawmakers,who would use them as models as they framed the state's first laws. The 150` anniversary of the California State Library's founding will be celebrated on Friday,January 21,with the opening of an exhibition at Sacramento's Crocker Art Museum, "Rich, Rare, and Curious: Treasures of the California State Library, 1850-2000" and a visit by the librarian of Congress, Dr.James Billington. "The state library was founded a few months before California was granted statehood, so it has grown up with the state," says Dr. Kevin Starr, the state librarian. "We have a marvelously rich and varied collection, and this is a chance to see it handsomely presented at the Crocker." Through the second half of the 19'century, the California State Library served the legislature, the governor,justices of the state Supreme Court, and the attorney general as a source of information. At the beginning of the 20`s century the library's role began to expand. In 1904, For further information contact: P.O.Box 942837 Sacramento,CA 94237-0001 California State Library--150 years January 13, 2000 Page 2 for example, the library initiated Books for the Blind, and a year later the library's mission expanded further so that it could play an active role in organizing public libraries throughout the state. In 1913 the daughter of Adolph Sutro,whose engineering genius made possible the exploitation of the Comstock Lode, donated her father's extensive collection of books to the California State Library, stipulating only that they remain in San Francisco. The Sutro Library in San Francisco is the result of this gift, and today the Sutro Library has one of the largest genealogical collections in the western United States, a sizable collection of rare books and old manuscripts, as well as collections of Mexicana, English history, and Hebraica. For six years, 1914-20, the California State Library operated a library school in Sacramento. At the time such a school was needed to supply trained librarians to the many new libraries being opened in the state. The library school closed down in 1920,when the University of California at Berkeley opened its library school. In 1928 the library,now too large to stay in the Capitol Building, moved across the street to the Library and Courts Building at 914 Capitol Mall. In 1994 further growth resulted in the opening of Library and Courts II at 900 N Street in Sacramento. Since the 1950s the California State Library has distributed state and federal monies to public libraries in California. It also has developed far-reaching programs to promote literacy and library use in all regions of the state. Books for the Blind, begun in 1904, has grown into the Braille and Talking Book Library,which circulates tapes and books in braille to the blind and California State Library--150 years January 13, 2000 Page 3 reading-impaired in northern California. The library's original charge, to supply up-to-date information to lawmakers and the executive and judicial branches of state government has continued, as well. Today the California Research Bureau, a branch of the library,provides non-partisan research upon request to the govenor, legislators, and constitutional officers in a timely manner. Since 1998 the California state librarian has been charged with linking up all the libraries in California--public, school, academic, and special--under one rubric as the Library of California. When complete, the Library of California will render the information resources of all of the state's 8,000 libraries accessible to library patrons throughout the state. A patron walking into her public library in Siskiyou County, for example, will have the same resources at her fingertips as a professor at UCLA. Kevin Starr says that the Library of California is one of the boldest,most ambitious endeavors ever undertaken by a state library, and its success will ensure that California remains in the vanguard of the Information Revolution. Sacramento's Crocker Art Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition organized by Gary F. Kurutz of treasures from the California State Library that include such rare items as a psalter once owned by Charles I of England and a book printed in Cologne in 1462, before the New World was discovered. Many of the items that will be on display at the Crocker came into the library's possession in the 19`h century,when the legislature appropriated funds to the library to �--- send representatives to the East Coast and Europe, specifically to buy things to enrich the library's California State Library--150 years -� January 13, 2000 Page 4 collection. The library also purchased many items of historical importance to the state, such as copies of early books and newspapers printed here and a copy of the first newspaper brought to California by the Pony Express in 1860. The Crocker Art Museum exhibition will open with a reception at 5:30 p.m.on Friday, January 21. Dr James Billington, the librarian of Congress, will open the exhibition, along with Dr. Kevin Starr, the state librarian, and Gary Kurutz, director of special collections at the California State Library. Billington also will be marking the bicentennial of the Library of Congress, founded in 1800. -30- California State Library 1850-2000 1850 California State Library founded with gifts of books from John C. Fremont, Col. Jonathan Drake Stevenson, and Sen. Thomas J. Green. In the 2nd half of the 19"' century, CSL is the only comprehensive library in California, sending buyers to East Coast and Europe to acquire materials of cultural value. 1904 CSL establishes Books for the Blind 1905 CSL takes on responsibility for establishing public libraries in towns throughout California. 1913 Adolph Sutro's daughter presents Sutro Collection to CSL 1928 Library and Courts Building completed 1933 WPA workers added to staff, create publications and indexes. 1950 CSL collection reaches 600,000 volumes. CSL turns its energies to promoting public libraries throughout the state. 1956 Federal Library Services Act passes Congress. Designed to upgrade services to rural library patrons, the act brings CSL into role of distributing federal funds to California public libraries. 1959 Sutro Library moved to San Francisco State University campus 1963 Public Library Services Act passed by state legislature 1964 Congress passes Library Services and Construction Act, and CSL directs funds to urban as well as urban libraries. 1984 Library and Courts Building placed on National Register of Historic Places 1991 California Research Bureau organized 1994 Library and Courts H opens at 900 N Street 1998 Library of California established by legislature to connect all libraries in state 2000 Crocker Art Museum exhibit of treasures of California State Library CLA Online-Summary of legislation http://www.cla-net.org/html/legsum.html California Library Association Summary of Legislation SUMMARY FOR THE 1999-2000 LEGISLATIVE SESSION California Library Association (Second Half of the Two Year Session) January 19,2000 BILLWAUTHOR DESCRIPTION STATUS SB 3-RAINEYBURTON As introduced would provide$1 billion in Chapter 726,Statutes of 1999 ALPERT general obligation bonds for the California Support Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act to be placed on the November 2000 ballot.Negotiations with legislative leaders and the Governor reduced the dollar amount to$350 million and,per the agreement,the bond will be placed on the March ballot.The bond also contains provisions for the funding of joint-use library projects. SB 48-SHER&SPEIER Would establish a new appeal procedure for Vetoed by Governor Watch Close an agency's denial of a written request or an agency's failure to respond to a written request.The bill would establish penalties of up to$100 per day for the refusal to provide the information after the Attorney General has opined or the court has ruled the >� information should have been disclosed. SB 165-RAINEY As introduced,would provide a return of Senate Appropriations Support 10%of the property tax base each year,over the next 10 years to cities,counties,and special districts,and cap the shift amount. Recently amended January 4,2000 to pertain to the local government relief court decision (County of Sonoma v.Commission on State Mandates) SB 238-BACA Would require every public library that Senate Public Safety Failed Passag( Strongly Oppose provides access to the Internet to purchase, Reconsideration Granted install and maintain computer software which will prohibit access to obscene material on all computers used by children.As amended in Senate Judiciary Committee 4/20,would require an adult to provide supervision to a child using the Internet,or provide them with the option of using a filtered terminal,or signing a parental consent release. SB 571-ALARCON Expands the Families for Literacy Program Vetoed by Governor Watch (which provides funding for eligible public libraries with the purpose of providing literacy,and coordinating literacy efforts)to also provide training to parents who are not reading skilled. SB 639-McPHERSON As introduced,would include a"library"in Assy Appropriations Suspense File Support the definition of an organization that 1 of 4 1/27/00 9:09 AM CLA Online-Summary of legislation http://www.cla-net.org/html/lcgsum.html performs beneficial or charitable works,for the purpose of allowing a raffle to be conducted on its behalf. It is considered a "raffle"and not a prohibited lottery if all of the funds raised are used solely for the benefit of the library.Later amended to specify that these organizations must also obtain a registration or permit from the California Gambling Control Commission. SB 921-VASCONCELLOS Would appropriate$40 million to create the Senate Appropriations Suspense Fil Support Faculty,Counselor and Librarian employment Fund for the purpose of increasing the number of full-time faculty, counselor,and library positions in the California Community Colleges by 2000 persons over a 5 year period. SB 927-McPHERSON Would appropriate$1.2 million from the Vetoed by Governor Support General Fund to the State Librarian for allocation to the California Newspaper Project from the 2000-01 fiscal year to 2003-04 inclusive to preserve valuable newspaper collections on microfilm. SB 992-KNIGHT Would require every computer at a public Senate Education Failed Passage Oppose elementary or secondary school that has Reconsideration Granted. access to the Internet to install blocking software programs. SCA 9-PEACE As introduced,would have required that 1/4 Assembly Appropriations"Suspense Watch Close of the state sales tax would be appropriated File" for capital improvements included in a state capital expenditure plan. As amended, requires the Governor to submit a capital expenditure plan to the legislature in conjunction with the Budget by the year 2001. SCR 30-RAINEY Declares the week of April 11 through April Resol. Chapter 16, Statutes of Support 17, 1999,California Library Week. 1999 AB 24-RUNNER Local Fiscal Relief:property tax revenue. Assy Appropriations.Held on Support Concept Would cap the shift of property taxes from Suspense File by Committee cities,counties,and special districts to the ERAF fund in each county at 1998-99 levels. AB 185-HERTZBERG As introduced,would create the Local Re-referred to Assy Local Governn Watch Close Government Report Card Act,for local government performance measures.As amended January 5,2000,would reorganize and recast provisions of Cortese-Knox Local Government Reorganization Act of 1985. AB 187-HERTZBERG Would establish the Grant Information Act of Chapter 405, Statutes of 1999 Watch Close 1999,to require state agencies to make available on their Internet websites,on or before July 1,2000 a listing of all grants administered by that agency. State agencies would also advise individuals that many public libraries provide Internet access. 2 of 4 1/27/00 9:09 AM CLA Online-Summary of legislation http://www.cla-net.org/html/legsum.html AB 304-WILDMAN Reduces the ERAF shift by a schedule of Assy Budget Committee Support unspecified percentages over an unspecified number of years. AB 424-WILDMAN As introduced,establishes a program to Assy Appropriations. Support award planning and operational grants to school districts and local government entities for the joint-use of libraries.As amended January 2000,pertains now to design-build contract agreements for K-12 schools only. AB 494-DAVIS Allows the County of San Diego and the San Chapter 824,Statutes of 1999 Support Diego County Free Library to authorize a permanent shift of property taxes from the county to the library. AB 1194-LEONARD The Assembly Local Government Caucus Assy Local Government Watch Close alternate vehicle for an ERAF solution. AB 1195-LONGVILLE& The Assembly Local Government Caucus Senate Local Government RAINEY vehicle for ERAF. Would provide for a return Support of 10%of the property tax base each year, over the next 10 years to cities,counties,and special districts,and cap the shift amount. AB 1289-BAUGH As introduced,established the California Chapter 117, Statutes of 1999. Drop as amended School Library Media Teacher Expansion Program administered by the State Department of Education,to serve as an incentive program to encourage school districts to hire professional library personnel in every public school.Bill was gutted and amended to conform state tax law to the federal self-employed health insurance deduction percentages. ACA 11-BRIGGS Caps,in the State Constitution,the property Assy Elections,Reapportionment Watch Close tax shifts from cities,counties,and special Constit.Amendments districts to the ERAF fund in each county. ACA 23-TORLAKSON Would lower the 2/3rds vote threshold for Assy.Local Government Refer to Leg.Committee general obligation bonds for public library facilities to a simple majority. *The"suspense file"in the Appropriations Committee is a method by which fiscal bills costing greater than$150,000 ar held together and are later prioritized by the chairs and leadership.Those given priority"come off suspense"and continu move through the process,while others remain on"suspense"indefinitely. Michael F.Dillon and Associates CLA BILL POSITIONS Support-Write letter to author, chair of committee, and committee members the bill is referred to. Depending on importance may also involve testimony before committee, lobbying committee members, Governor's office and whatever else needed to obtain passage. Approve -May or may not write letter depending on circumstances. This position is often taken on bills that do not directly affect CLA members but the committee generally approves of the concept or 3 of 4 1/27/00 9:09 AM CLA Online-Summary of legislation http://www.cla-net.org/html/legsum.html idea. Watch -Bills are often amended four or five times or more a year. This position is taken on bills that could be amended to affect CLA or on bills which the committee does not feel strongly about one way or another, but wants to keep an eye on the bill anyway. No Position -The committee determines that the bill is of no consequence to CLA and does not wish to take a position. This position is recorded on our bill list as legislative committees or the Governor's office will call for CLA's position and we indicate that the bill was reviewed by CLA's Legislative Committee and that we took "no position." Disapprove- Same activity as approve Oppose - Same activity as support California Library Association 717 K Street, Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95814-3477 Phone: 916-447-8541 Fax: 916-447-8394 Email: infoncla-net.org Last Modified: 7/22/1999 These pages are hosted by Creative Computer Serriees. Copyright©1998 by the California Library Association(CLA). 4 of 4 1/27/00 9:09 AM New Databases--RAND California(fwd) From: Joe Nation <joe@joenation.com> Reply-To: nation@rand.org To: joe@joenation.com Subject: New Databases--RAND California [Image] RAND California has added the following new databases and other features in the last two months. * Population in U.S. States by Race/Ethnicity and Age Group : Use this to compare population and demographic data across all 50 states. Use the link to Population in U.S. States and Counties by Race/Ethnicity and Age Group to compare data in the more than 3000 counties in all U.S. states. For example, compare the total population of Hispanic children ages 0-14 in Alameda County, CA; Dallas County, TX; and Arapahoe County, CO. The data series begin in 1970. * Free Meals Statistics : Use this to locate the number of children enrolled in free or reduced meal and other assistance programs at schools for all California counties. Use the link to Free Meals Statistics: California Schools and Districts for this information for all California public schools and districts. For example, compare the number and percentage of children enrolled in free meal progrrams statewide, in Los Angeles County, and at Fremont Elementary School in the Alhambra City Elementary district. The data series begin in 1988. * University of California Enrollment Statistics : Use this to �... compare student enrollment by gender and race/ethnicity at all UC campuses. For example, compare the number/percent of Korean, African American, and International students at UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, and the total UC system. The data series begin in 1990. * California State University Enrollment Statistics : Use this to compare student enrollment by gender and race/ethnicity at all CSU campuses. For example, compare the number/percent of American Indian and Asian American students at CSU Fullerton, CSU Chico, and the total CSU system. The data series begin in 1992. Thanks. Joe Nation Director, RAND California ca.rand.org nation@rand.org joe@joenation.com 415/453-5086 2 of 2 1/27/00 8:50 AM Legislative Update from CLA Lobbyist Subject: Legislative Update from CLA Lobbyist Date: Thu, 14 Dec 2000 14:21:40 -0800 From: "Christie Braziel" <cbraziel@cla-net.org> To: "CALIX (E-mail)" <calix@listproc.sjsu.edu> January 14, 2000 TO: CLA MEMBERS/NETWORK CONTACTS AND COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEMS FROM: Mike Dillon, Lobbyist Christina Dillon, Lobbyist RE: NEWS FROM THE CAPITOL GOVERNOR RELEASES BUDGET: LIBRARY PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTED This week Governor Gray Davis released his 2000-2001 State Budget, and once again placed his focus on education, in stating that the "academic achievement of California's 5.8 million pupils remains the Administration's highest priority. " The Governor's Budget notes that "California's exceptional economic performance over the past year, coupled with continued strong stock market growth, led to robust revenue growth in fiscal year 1999-2000, that is expected to largely continue in 2000-01. " While the state coffer's appear flush, the Governor said that the "Budget I propose charts a prosperous, but prudent course. " The Governor's proposal, while encouraged by the upward trend in the States revenues, also adds that the "question will inevitably be asked, `How much longer can it continue? ' ', For this reason, the Budget includes a General Fund Reserve of $1.2 billion, or 1.8 percent of estimated 2000-01 revenues, "to guard against unforeseen expenditure increases and revenue shortfalls. " The Governor's Budget does not contain additional funding for the Public Library Fund (PLF) , but CLA will work with the Administration and the legislature towards increasing the fund to the level of full funding during the budget negotiations this spring and summer. The Governor, did, however, highlight several library projects in his budget. They are as follows: California State Library California Newspaper Project - "The Budget provides $300, 000 for the California Newspaper Project (CNP) to begin microfilming California newspapers for preservation. The CNP is one of 53 projects nationwide funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the United States Newspaper Program. The CNP's goals are to record in the Online Computer Library Center the titles and holdings of all United States newspapers in California repositories and to ensure the survival of California newspapers by means of preservation microfilming. Transaction Based Reimbursements - "The Budget provides an augmentation of $1.8 million for the Transaction Based Reimbursements program (TBR) . Through the TBR program, the State provides reimbursement for the handling costs incurred when a library loans materials to another library or to a resident of another's library jurisdiction. The program is critical to providing equal access to library materials to all California residents by facilitating the exchange of materials among libraries throughout the state that participate in the TBR program. This augmentation will fund the increased number of loans for 2000-01, as well as provide a rate increase for reimbursement of those loans to ensure that libraries can continue to afford to participate in the TBR program. " 1 of 2 1/27/00 8:42 AM Legislative Update from CLA Lobbyist Families For Literacy Program - "The Budget includes a $508, 000 augmentation for the Families for Literacy Program which provides intervention for children who are at-risk of failing to develop literacy skills because their parents or primary caregivers are illiterate. This augmentation will provide sufficient funding to fully fund the existing 58 participating library jurisdictions. " Higher Education California Digital Library - "This Budget provides $2 .5 million to continue development of the California Digital Library (CDL) , a groundbreaking effort to combine technology and broad-based acquisition of information resources. The CDL allows UC students and faculty access to information available only in digital form as well as access to information on a round-the-clock basis without regard to distance, and permits the use of innovative computer-based tools that enable library users to more easily locate, access, and use a wide variety of digital information resources. " Technology- "CSU is encouraged to pursue its plan for technology infrastructure, including the Pharos Project - a unified information access system for CSU libraries introduced in Fall 1999, to offer students a common interface for searching: - Library volumes in the electronic core collection databases. - A union catalog of the resources of all CSU libraries. - A resource sharing system that features an easy-to-use Web interface for requesting library materials. " ************************************* California Library Association `- 717 K Street, Suite 300 Sacramento, CA 95814 info@cla-net.org www.cla-net.org 2 of 2 1/27/00 8:42 AM 10 Library New Year's Resolutions Year 2000 2 0 Library Long Range Plan • Evaluate Progress of plan • Test activities against goals • Fine tune activities 3D Resolve Y2K Problems — Library: • Review building systems • Review computer network ❑2 — City • Prepare for new voicemail system-Spring • Address need for generator 4 0 Reorganize Fiscal Responsibilities • Appoint new fiscal clerk • Reorganize fiscal functions • Maintain and improve liaison with Finance Dept • Monitor and revise procedures as needed 50 Expand Successful Programming • Target audiences:adult,teen,children • Develop 2000 Author series • Continue successful teen and children's programs 6L) Readers Advisory • Begin book discussion group for adults • Continue satellite collections for marketing of fiction • Develop ideas for continued marketing of other aspects of collection • Closely monitor PLS survey/marketing planning for libraries 7F:.) To Enhance the diversity of our collections... • Review library collections budget • Allocate more funding to foreign language collections • Allocate more funding for areas of the collection that circulate most • Review standing order commitment 8 0 Review Easton Branch Operations • Review status of the physical plant • Review service options • Consider options for service delivery from the branch 9 O Prepare for Retirement of Key Staff 1 • Library Services Manager • Circulation Supervisor • Outreach Coordinator 10 0 Recruitment Issues • Look at organization needs • Review job descriptions • Gather information/input from staff • Advertise,recruit and hire by October 1 110 Library Outreach to Shut-ins • Review program goals • Review community needs • Develop anew program • Recruit and hire new coordinator 12 0 Enhance Public Relations • Expand community relations • Fulfill activities in planning document • Develop a campaign to inform the community of new roles of the library • Enhance PR for continuing services,programs 13 0 Enhance Staff Development Ell • Library Role in the Community — Assess changing role — Assess impact of outside forces — Assess opportunities 0 • Teambuilding — Assess library service needs — Assess skill sets needed for new hires — Build an effective new management team 14 O New Online System • Begin discussions of a new online system • Prioritize public service issues • Prioritize operational issues 15 0 Enhance the Library's presence on the World Wide Web • Review library web pages • Assess how they might be more effective • Look at resources for improving web effectiveness • Prepare to offer services via the web page • What do users want? 2 16 Q Facility Maintenance Issues • Complete terrace door replacement • Complete added lighting project • Resolve HVAC control issues • Provide regular maintenance for windows,gutters, etc. • Review lamp replacement • Paint exterior trim 17 O Continue our Excellent Service through: • Teamwork! • Commitment! • Integrity! 3 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 2000 REGISTERED BORROWERS Previous month's total #Added Total Registered Burlingame Adults 10,827 155 10,982 Burlingame Children 2,802 57 2,859 Hillsborough Adults 1,795 19 1,814 Hillsborough Children 942 9 951 Non-San Mateo Co. Borrowers 589 15 604 Totals 16,955 255 17,210 CIRCULATION ACTIVITY MAIN BRANCH Adult Print Materials 19,948 942 Children's Print Materials 9,894 1,434 Audio/Visual Materials 5,755 160 CIRCULATION TOTALS This month total Main 35,597 This month previous year 35,810 -.06% This month total Branch 2,536 This month previous year 2,749 -7.7% This month Grand Total 38,133 This month previous year 38,559 -1.10% REFERENCE ACTIVITY INTER-LIBRARY LOANS Questions Directions Lent 2,005 Reference 2,826 375 Borrowed 1,515 Children's 1,216 819 TOTAL 3,520 Lower Level 819 2,794 Branch 223 138 TOTAL 5,0841 4,126 COLLECTIONS MAIN VOLUMES & BRANCH TITLES TOTAL HELD TITLES ADDED ADDED Titles Volumes Volumes Titles Volumes Adult Non Fiction 427 489 9 118,735 136,810 Children's Non Fiction 52 72 7 23,668 25,375 YA Non Fiction 2 4 0 1,807 2,006 Adult Fiction 168 248 35 54,177 58,208 Children's Fiction 48 125 16 19,200 21,993 YA Fiction 5 7 1 2,801 3,019 Cassettes 7 41 0 12,798 13,450 Compact Discs 4 9 0 2,277 2,299 Videos 8 9 0 2,841 3,010 Children's Audio 0 2 0 0 38 Children's Video 0 1 0 0 87 Children's Compact Disc 1 01 3 0 01 3 TOTALS 1 721 1 1,010 681 238,304 266,298 BURLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 2000 PAGE 2 OTHER MATERIAL Volumes added Total Held Adult un-cataloged 144 1 ,444 books Children's un-cataloged 55 370 books Foreign Language un- 0 110 cataloged Deposited with the City Treasurer Main $7,837.10 Branch $350.00 Total $8,187.10 Other Deposits Rental $160.60 PLS Video $29.50 Photocopies *$1,052.10 * Included in the main library deposit which is deposited with the City Treasurer. ESTIMATED USER TRAFFIC 35,247 DAILY AVERAGE 1,215 _ Community Room TOTAL MEETINGS HELD 8 ATTENDANCE: 155 Community Room, Schools, Children's, Branch CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS: 41 ATTENDANCE: 1,265 Internet Use One Hour Express Children's Total 1,458 1,044 116 2,618