HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 05132014 - C.35RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Librarian, or designee, to apply for and accept a grant for Pittsburg Library in the
amount of $5000 from the State of California, Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) to create music
workshops, programs, and provide music-related materials and services for the period July 1, 2014 through July 1,
2015.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Library Fund match.
BACKGROUND:
This LSTA grant is awarded by the State of California as part of the Eureka! Leadership Institute, a fellowship
program for developing 32 emerging library leaders each year from libraries throughout the state. “Music Quest” was
created by a Community Library Manager as the culminating application of newly developed leadership skills to
meet community needs. The grant will support the library’s goal to provide music instruction and musical instrument
use in the library and will provide an opportunity for teens in the community to create peer relationships and gain
confidence. Music Quest will be implemented at the library as a way to supplement the need for low-income teens to
be exposed to music and arts experiences. Grant funds for the Music Quest project will make possible free guitar and
vocal workshops for teens that will connect them with musical instruments, singing, and music theory. The funding
will also provide guitars and instruction books for in library use only, which will sustain this program for future
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 05/13/2014 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: Kathy Middleton,
925-927-3290
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: May 13, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 35
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Jessica Hudson, County Librarian
Date:May 13, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:$5000 Grant from the State Library of California for Music Workshops
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
use. A collection of books and materials that focus on musicians and music careers will be added to the library
collection. In addition, the library will coordinate with a local music academy to create a showcase performance that
will unite teens with their peers and foster a love for music and reading.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The Library will not implement the proposal.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Children and Youth Healthy and Preparing for Productive Adulthood: Music helps teens to think creatively,
communicate effectively, and also contributes toward the improvement of standardized test scores and increases
higher graduation rates. Skills learned as a result of Music Quest enriches young lives and contributes toward a
productive adulthood.