REPORT TO BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
SUBJECT
Title
Discussion and Action on the Selection of Informational Staff Report Topics
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
The Board of Library Trustees periodically receives informational reports from Library staff, strengthening Board understanding and knowledge of Library services, programs, resources, and initiatives. Such efforts bring the Board and Library staff together to provide the knowledge base and familiarity needed to effectively support and advocate for the Library and its efforts in the community. Recent reports have increased familiarity with Library e-resources, as well as the nature of services particular to the branch locations of Mission and Northside Branch Libraries.
DISCUSSION
The Board of Library Trustees has discussed in regular meetings an interest in identifying potential topics for informational reports from Library staff and planning out timelines for these. The following list is a starting point for discussion. The intended outcome is for the Board to discuss and select a list of topics for future informational reports, as well as determine a reasonable frequency to incorporate these into Board meetings.
Possible informational report topics include:
• Library of Things
• Read Santa Clara
• Technology programming/workshops
• Seed Share
• Digital Library
• Services and programs for adults
• Services and programs for children and teens
• Library outreach and partnerships
• Bookmobile services
• Trail of the book: from selection to removal
• Library grants
• Library budget and funding
• Foundation and Friends engagement
• Volunteer opportunities
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 related to this report.
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>.
RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Approve list of topics for informational staff reports for future Board meetings and recommended schedule to receive them.
Staff
Reviewed by: Sami James, Management Analyst
Approved by: Patty Wong, City Librarian