HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02072012 - C.29RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a
grant in the amount of $3,500 from California State Library to provide eReaders to go:
Delivering Library Services for Homebound Customers for the period March 1, 2012
through August 31, 2012.
FISCAL IMPACT:
$3,500 revenue; 100% State, No library fund match.
BACKGROUND:
The California State Library administers federal Library Services and Technology Act funds
to libraries throughout the state. They support programs that match their goals for FY
2011/2012. This project provides responsive changes in library services, creates technology
access for those who previously had none, and strengthens access and accessibility to a
specific group in the community. This grant will enrich the lives of seniors in the
community who are unable to get to the library. The devices purchased with grant
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 02/07/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
ABSENT:Gayle B. Uilkema, District II
Supervisor
Contact: Cathy Sanford,
925-927-3228
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: February 7, 2012
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C.29
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Barbara Flynn, County Librarian
Date:February 7, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Approve and Authorize the Librarian, or Designee, to apply for and accept a grant in the amount of $3,500
from California State Library.
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
funds will make it easier for people with accessibility problems to read, whether by
enlarging text, being easier to hold and handle than hardcover books, or using audio
functions to listen to recorded books.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Home-bound seniors in Far East Contra Costa County may not be able to fully utilize the
services the library offers. If these seniors have any impairment that make reading too
difficult to do physically, they are not then able to use the library’s collection. Providing
them with a means to be able to read makes the library accessible to them.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
The pilot project will not directly affect children in the community. Once the project is
completed and evaluated, though, children may see an impact. If successful, the library
would like to expand this service to others in the community. This could include other
adults, teens and/or children.