HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11132012 - C.31RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant consisting of materials from
the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American Library Association for the following libraries:
Antioch Library, Bay Point Library, Dougherty Station Library, El Cerrito Library, and Pleasant Hill Library, for the
period January 14, 2013 through December 31, 2013.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No library fund match.
BACKGROUND:
“Bridging Cultures Bookshelf: Muslim Journeys” provides an opportunity to bring the history, art and culture of
Muslim traditions to communities in five library regions of Contra Costa County. The Bookshelf will be well
received by the public who historically attend community programs that foster community and develop local identity.
A similar NEH/ALA Bookshelf, “We the People,” was received in 2009.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The resources granted by NEH and ALA are only possible via this grant.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 11/13/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II
Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III
Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV
Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V
Supervisor
Contact: Gail McPartland,
925-927-3204
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: November 13, 2012
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Carrie Del Bonta, Deputy
cc:
C. 31
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Barbara Flynn, Library
Date:November 13, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Apply for and Accept a Grant for Materials from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the American
Library Association