FROM: Library
MEETING DATE: June 24, 2025
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Mellisa Hannum
PHONE:
707-882-3114
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Barb Chapman
PHONE:
707-367-8216
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Approval of Submission of Grant Application for the California State Library's Zip Books 2025-2026 Program for Funding in the Amount of $12,000 by the Mendocino County Library to Participate in the Zip Books Program and Use Dedicated Credit Card for Grant Program Purchases
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
recommendation
Approve submission of grant application for the California State Library's Zip Books 2025-2026 program for funding in the amount of $12,000 by the Mendocino County Library to participate in the Zip Books program and use dedicated credit card for grant program purchases.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
The most recent Zip Book grant award was authorized by the Board of Supervisors on October 22, 2024: item 3q.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Zip Books is a popular state funded program that provides patrons with quick access to print books, large-type books, and audiobooks which may not be available through the library catalog. Books are purchased with the funding and mailed directly to the patrons from a vendor. The patrons then return the books to the library, allowing for most of the books to be added to the library's collection and made available for others. Patrons look forward to this program every year.
The Library is requesting retroactive application submission approval for the Zip Books grant in the amount of $12,000, and per Policy No. 25, the CEO authorized the submission. The Zip Books program helps the County towards its goal of "an Effective County Government" by provided needed reading materials at no cost to the library and which can then be added to the library's collection.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Do not approve and provide alternate direction.
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