TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: Cultural Services Agency
MEETING DATE: November 17, 2020
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Karen Horner
PHONE:
707-234-2875
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Barb Chapman
PHONE:
707-367-8216
ITEM TYPE: Consent Agenda
TIME ALLOCATED FOR ITEM: N/A
AGENDA TITLE:
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Authorization for the Library to Waive Item Return Late Charges and to Provide Limited Free Printing for Curbside Pickup During the Library Closure and Limited Opening Due to the COVID-19 Response
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RECOMMENDED ACTION/MOTION:
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Authorize the Library to waive item return late charges and to provide limited free printing for curbside pickup during the Library closure and limited opening due to the COVID-19 response.
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PREVIOUS BOARD/BOARD COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
Library fee amnesty periods have been approved annually since 2015.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
Mendocino County Library is currently providing curbside pickup for requested items and is not taking physical payments for fines and fees during the closure. The Library also is not providing print and copy service at this time. During the full and partial closure of the Library branches due to the COVID-19 response, the Library would like to provide the following services:
The Library is requesting approval to offer fee amnesty for item returns during limited services due to the COVID-19 response. Item due dates are extended and returned items are quarantined for a period of time before being checked in. The fee amnesty during this time would also help the community, many of whom may be struggling due to the economic recession.
Additionally, the Library would like to provide to the community the service of limited free printing until the County reaches the State's Tier 4 "Minimal" level which will allow for more public access to the libraries. There is a demonstrated need by people such as seniors, veterans and the transient population-- for printed copies of items including informational brochures, job ...
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