REPORT TO BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
SUBJECT
Title
Update on the Recruitment of a New City Librarian
Report
BACKGROUND
City Librarian Patty Wong has announced that she will be retiring in December 2026. Per Section 1013(b) of the City Charter of Santa Clara, one of the Board of Library Trustees’ duties is to “Approve or disapprove the appointment of a librarian who shall be the department head.” The recruitment process for the City Librarian launched on July 9, 2026, with the initial collection of applications set to close on August 9, 2026. The first round of interviews for City Librarian will be held in September 2026, and an update will be provided to the Board of Library Trustees after the initial interview process has concluded.
DISCUSSION
City of Santa Clara Human Resources will provide an update on the status of the recruitment of the new City Librarian.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) in that it is a governmental organizational or administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect changes in the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.
COORDINATION
This report was prepared in coordination with the City Attorney’s Office and Human Resources.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Public contact was made by posting the Board agenda on the City’s official-notice bulletin board outside City Hall Council Chambers. A complete agenda packet is available on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s Office at least 72 hours prior to a Regular Meeting and 24 hours prior to a Special Meeting. A hard copy of any agenda report may be requested by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at (408) 615-2220, email clerk@santaclaraca.gov or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Note and file update on the Recruitment of a new City Librarian
Staff
Reviewed by: Sami James, Management Analyst
Approved by: Patty Wong, City Librarian
ATTACHMENTS
1. Santa Clara City Librarian Brochure FINAL