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FROM: Acme Cain, County Librarian 1111 . ' Costa
DATE: December 20, 2005 �OSTa cob--f t `� County
SUBJECT: Authorize the County Librarian to Apply for and Accept $8,000 in funds from the American
Library Association for tuition reimbursement for library staff obtaining a master's degree in library
science.
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SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the County Librarian to Apply for and Accept $8,000 in funds from the American Library Association
for tuition reimbursement for library staff obtaining a master's degree in library science.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
No financial impact.
BACKGROUND
The American Library Association will be awarding five grants of$8,000 to libraries as part of the
Association's "Grow Your Own"program. The program encourages libraries to identify and recruit local staff
and encourage them to consider careers in the field of librarianship.
The Contra Costa County Library is proud of its proven track record of success in creating an organizational
culture that actively and enthusiastically promotes librarianship as an exciting career choice. The library's Grow
Your Own @ Your Library®Plan consists of the following elements:
• Recruitment within our local communities for library staff that reflect the diversity of the almost I million
people served by the Contra Costa County Library
• Identification of potential stars from among the staff
• Strong mentoring and training programs to ensure work and academic success
• A supportive learning environment for all staff
• Aggressive pursuit of financial assistance for staff education o
• Advancement opportunities for all staff
• Recognition and appreciation of in-House talent
CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: ❑ YES SIGNATURE:
Q RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ❑ RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE ❑ OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BO ON �" // -I--(QAPPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER ❑�
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS:
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF
UNANIMOUS(ABSENT _) AN ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD
OF SUPERVISORS ON THE DATE SHOWN.
AYES: NOES:
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Contact: ATTESTED ��C 1'—!2
JOHN SWEETEN,CLERK OFT E BOARD OF
cc: County Library SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
County Administrator
County Auditor
By _- � �,Deputy
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