TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Library
MEETING DATE: June 25, 2024
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 Grant Application for California State Library's Zip Books Program Funding Opportunity in the amount of $14,000 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 California State Library's Zip Books program funding opportunity in the amount of $14,000 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:
Board of Supervisors most recently approved grant acceptance for the annual Zip Books program award on October 17, 2023: item 3n.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Zip Books provide patrons with quick access to print books, large-type books, and audiobooks which may not be available through the Library by providing funding for the books to be purchased and mailed directly to the patrons from a vendor. The patrons then return the books to the library, and they may be added to the collection and made available to others. This is a very popular program, and patrons look forward to it each year.
The Cultural Services Agency is requesting retroactive application submission approval for the Zip Books grant in the amount of $14,000, and per Policy No. 25, the CEO authorized the submission. The Zip Books Program helps the County towards the goal of "An Effective County Government" by providing needed reading materials at no cost to patrons which can then be added to the collection.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION/MOTION:
Do not approve and provide alternate direction.
STRATEGIC PLAN PRIORITY DESIGNATION: An Effect...
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