HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 03251986 - T.4 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on March 25 , 1 g 8 6 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Fanden, Schroder , Torlakson, Powers
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor McPeak
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Workshop on Library Services
Ernest Siegel, County Librarian, provided an overview of
services provided by the County ' s Library system to the residents
in Contra Costa. Mr . Siegel highlighted his presentation with
slides showing the various branch libraries throughout the County
and identifying special programs and projects for various age
groups within the population served. He noted that the Contra
Costa County Library system is unique in that it is the only library
system in the State serving an entire. county . He expressed pride
in the achievements and success of the library which he attributed
to strengths in the areas of productivity (high book/periodical
circulation per staff) , resourcefulness , efficiency, morale and
public esteem, and dedication to excellence. Mr . Siegel also
commented on the need to develop long range plans and strategies
to protect and enhance this valuable resource with diminishing
revenue sources . He referred to the need for branch libraries in
the cities of Hercules and San Ramon, the impact of growth on .
existing library'•facilities and the need for new ones , and the
need for maintenance , repair , and/or replacement of some of the
branch facilities . Mr. Siegel also expressed appreciation for the
support and assistance provided by Friends of the Library.
Board members expressed appreciation to Mr. Siegel for his
informative presentation and agreed that a long range plan should
be developed to provide for the funding of library needs .
Therefore , IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that the issues
pertinent to the development of a long range plan for library
facilities and funding for the library system in general are
REFERRED to the Finance Committee for review with the County
Administrator and the recently established Blue Ribbon Committee .
hereby certify that this Is a true and cormct cnpy of
an action taken and entered an the rruhiues of she
Board of Supervisors on the date shorn. /
ATTESTED:
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
By `�?� Deputy
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Orig. Dept.:
CC: County Librarian
Finance Committee
County Administrator
Blue Ribbon Committee
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on March 25 , 1g86 , by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Fanden;, Schroder, Torlakson, Powers
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor McPeak
ABSTAIN: None
SUBJECT: Library Construction Grant Application,
City of Hercules
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that Ernest Siegel, County
Librarian is AUTHORIZED to execute a Statement of Intent to the
California State Library relative to the application of the City
of Hercules for a grant to fund the construction of a library
in that city .
hereby certify that this is a true and c,orr oct P,-O jy of
an action taken and entered on the enir utes of the
Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED:
PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
By — Q-
Deputy
Orig. Dept.:
Cc: County Librarian
California State Library
City of Hercules
County Administrator