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TO: BOARD OF Sd.. RVISORS L
FROM: Ernest Siegel , County Librarian Contra
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DATE: November 7, 1983 County
SUBJECT: County Library Microcomputer Literacy Project
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Contra Costa County Library to apply for and accept Federal funding for the
fiscal year 1983%84, as provided under a grant award approved by the State Librarian, for
an Adult Microcomputer Literacy Training Project.
BACKGROUND
The California State Librarian has committed Federal funds under the Library Services and
Construction Act to assist public libraries in increasing the microcomputer literacy of
the adult population. This project will allow Contra Costa County Library to further
develop patrons' information resources while enhancing the capabilities of the Library
and its staff by providing training for Library staff in the development of adult micro-
computer literacy programs and contributing $2,000 toward the purchase of microcomputer
equipment. The Library will conduct at least six programs for adult microcomputer
literacy within six months after completion of the training. Further, the Library will
have available two microcomputers for adult patron use and provide a minimum software
collection for patron use.
Required matching funds are already provided in current Library budget. The Library's
contribution will include staff time for microcomputer literacy training, library material
funds of no more than $1 ,500 for software and approximately $4,000 as partial payment for
the purchase of two microcomputers with printers.
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Auditor-Controller J.R. OLSSON, COUNTY CLERK
Librarian (3) AND EX OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD
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