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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
IN THE MATTER OF )
recognizing the Alliance for)
Better Libraries ) RESOLUTION NO. 88/195
WHEREAS, the Alliance for Better Libraries has been formed to improve the
Contra .Costa County library system; and
WHEREAS, the quality and quantity -of materials at branch libraries need
to be increased and improved after years of inadequate funding; and
WHEREAS, the hours that branch libraries are open and the programs
offered need to be restored to previous levels; and
WHEREAS, the library building space per capita is inadequate because of
funding restrictions; and
WHEREAS, our library system ranks 19th of 20 library systems in the Bay
Area in funding per capita; and
WHEREAS, a .strong, accessible library system is a necessary educational
and cultural resource for citizens of all ages and economic levels; and
WHEREAS, the political and economic success of our country is dependent
on an educated populace with free access to information;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors endorses the
formation of the Alliance for Better Libraries to serve as an advocate to
support the development and implementation of a long-range plan at the county
level to:
* ensure 'committed and stable funding for the Contra Costa County library
system.
* to place the Contra Costa County library system within the top average of
the top ten Bay Area systems in per capita funding.
* to meet the recommended standards of two books per capita, one-half square
foot library building space per capita, and 50-60 hours of service per
week.
PASSED and adopted by unanimous vote of the Board members present on this
19th day of April.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a
resolution entered on the minutes of said Board of Supervisors on the date
aforesaid.
UCED BY:
ROB T I. SCHRODER, District III
Chair of the Board
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POWERS NANCY C FAHDEN
District I Distric II
SUNNE W. MCPEAR TOM TORLARSON
District IV District V
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this 19th
day of April, 1988
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County Administrator
By
Deputy Clerk