REPORT TO BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
SUBJECT
Title
Informational Report on State Library Report FY 2023-24
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
Every year, California’s public libraries report annual circulation, visitor counts, program counts and other information with the California State Library. The resulting report, known as the annual State Library Report, allows libraries to track changes in resources and service across time, both on a system level and across the state.
DISCUSSION
Staff will review the most recent State Library Report infographic for the Santa Clara City Library for FY 2023/24 with the Board, and compare with the infographic from the prior year FY 2022/23. This is an informational report to review and share annual statistics and changes in the last year.
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 an administrative activity that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes to the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.
COORDINATION
This report was prepared by Library staff.
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 <mailto:clerk@santaclaraca.gov> or at the public information desk at any City of Santa Clara public library.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Note and file informational report on State Library Report FY 2023-24.
Staff
Reviewed by: Sami James, Management Analyst
Approved by: Patty Wong, City Librarian
ATTACHMENTS
1. 2023-24Infographic
2. 2022-23Infographic