HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025.01.28 Library Board Meeting Agenda PacketTuesday, January 28, 2025
6:00 PM
City of South San Francisco
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400 Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
Library Parks & Recreation Building
901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA
Library Board
Claire Ramsey, President
Hector Camacho, Vice President
Diane Huddleston, Secretary
Catherine Abalos, Boardmember
Mary Giusti, Boardmember
Regular Meeting Agenda
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January 28, 2025Library Board Regular Meeting Agenda
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January 28, 2025Library Board Regular Meeting Agenda
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
AGENDA REVIEW
PUBLIC COMMENT
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
Election of Officers for 20251.
Review and approval of Draft Minutes from the November 26, 2024 Library Board of
Trustees Meeting
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Discussion and Motion to Approve the Library Collection Development and Access
Policy
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ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS
Library Director’s Report - January 20254.
Communications and Statistics5.
Library Recruitments Update6.
Project Read Trivia Challenge Recap7.
SMCo Elections Early Vote Center at LPR from February 22 - March 4, 20258.
Library Announcements9.
Next Meeting | Agenda Building10.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
ADJOURNMENT
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City of South San Francisco
Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
Grand Avenue)
South San Francisco, CA
File #:25-80 Agenda Date:1/28/2025
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P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
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South San Francisco, CA
File #:25-76 Agenda Date:1/28/2025
Version:1 Item #:2.
Review and approval of Draft Minutes from the November 26, 2024 Library Board of Trustees Meeting
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Unapproved Minutes
November 26, 2024 Library I Parks and Recreation Center
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 P.M. in the Main Library
ROLL CALL
Library Trustees present: Catherine Abalos, Mary Giusti, Diane Huddleston and Claire Ramsey.
Library staff present: Valerie Sommer, Library Director and Erika Madriz, Administrative
Assistant II.
AGENDA REVIEW
No changes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
Review and Approval of Draft Minutes from the October 22, 2024, Library Board of Trustees
Meeting
Motion to approve the minutes as presented from the October 22, 2024, meeting was made by
Board Secretary Diane Huddleston and seconded by Board Member Mary Giusti. All members
were in favor.
ITEMS FROM STAFF MEMBERS
Library Director’s Report- November 2024
The Board reviewed the Director's Report. There was great voter turnout for the presidential
election with 1,100 voters at the Library Vote Center.
Communications and Statistics
The Board members reviewed the Communications and Statistics.
Library Recruitments Update
Literacy Services Coordinator (Family and Adult): Positions are open. We did a double
recruitment and have set up interviews. Recruitment is in process.
Youth Services Program Manager: Recruitment is open.
Full-Time Librarian, Grand Library: Recruitment is set to close soon. Candidate applications will
be reviewed to set up interviews.
Project Read Program Manager: Recruitment has not started yet. MaryAnn Cordova has stepped
in as acting program manager.
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Management Analyst II: Recruitment will begin in January.
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
Library Board Update to City Council at January 22, 2025 City Council meeting
Board President Claire Ramsey will be presenting on behalf of the Library Board at the City
Council meeting on January 22, 2025. Board members are encouraged to attend and support.
Mid-Year Budget Requests Due by December 2, 2024
Library Director Valerie Sommer plans to submit a mid-year request for reinstatement of some
hourly staffing reduced in this year’s budget cuts and a new position of a f/t Children’s Librarian
to address program and service expansion and demand in the new library. In addition, a request
will be submitted to increase the budgets for licensing and network support, that has increased
after a full year at LPR. The wireless access points at Grand also need to be updated as part of the
Peninsula Libraries Automated Network equipment replacement cycle.
LIBRARY ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Board reviewed Announcements.
NEXT MEETING DATE AND AGENDA BUILDING
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:00 PM
Library | Parks and Recreation Center
Community Room, Second Floor
901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Agenda Building:
AB-1825 California Freedom to Read Act. Libraries need to re-do their collection development
and policies that includes language about freedom to read.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:27 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Diane Huddleston, Library Board of Trustees Secretary
Valerie Sommer, Library Director
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Legislation Text
P.O. Box 711 (City Hall, 400
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South San Francisco, CA
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Discussion and Motion to Approve the Library Collection Development and Access Policy
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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT AND ACCESS POLICY DRAFT
Purpose
The mission of the South San Francisco Public Library is to provide the best possible
combination of library materials and services to meet the broad and diverse informational,
educational, and recreational needs of our multicultural community. To support this
mission, library materials, physical and electronic, are selected and organized to provide
maximum accessibility and to encourage use of the library.
This collection development and access policy guides the process by which library
materials are selected and deselected. It is designed to ensure that the collection meets
the broad and diverse interests of the community and respects both the library’s autonomy
and their specific community needs.
This policy is informed by and compliant with California State Assembly Bill 1825 of 2024,
otherwise known as the California Freedom to Read Act.
Access
The South San Francisco Public Library serves as a center for voluntary inquiry and the
dissemination of information and ideas. It is the right of the public to receive access to a
range of social, political, aesthetic, moral, and other ideas and experiences.
Library materials should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of
all people, and should present diverse points of view in the collection as a whole. The
Library affirms the public's right to access all library materials that express a diversity of
ideas, subjects, viewpoints, and more. Therefore, no restrictions are placed on what
anyone may read, see, view, or hear in the collection.
The Library Board of Trustees endorses the American Library Association's Library Bill of
Rights, the Freedom to Read Statement, and the Freedom to View Statement. All
members of the public, regardless of age, have free access to all library materials.
Materials will not be excluded because they may cause concern to some individuals. They
will not be excluded solely because they contain political, religious, or moral views that
may be controversial, nor because of language or images.
Responsibility for what is used, viewed, or borrowed from the Library's collection by minor
children rests with their parents or legal guardians. Selection of adult materials is not
restricted by the possibility that these materials may be accessible to minors. The Library
does not act in the place of a parent or guardian in the supervision of children and their
use of Library materials.
Selection of Library Materials
All acquisitions, whether purchased or donated, are considered in terms of the following
criteria: timeliness, reputation of the author, importance to the collection, cost, format,
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availability of the same or similar material elsewhere in the geographical area, popular
interest or demand, physical condition, space needs, and published or staff reviews.
Consideration shall be given to changing social values, technological advantages, and
cultural differences as well as the reading and language preferences of a significant
portion of community residents. The Library is committed to providing access to materials
for all ages that reflect South San Francisco’s cultural and ethnic diversity. Inclusion of a
wide array of points of view and personal narratives guides the Library’s selection of
materials and such selection is performed with a commitment to equity and inclusion.
Gifts of materials and money to purchase materials are greatly appreciated; however, gifts
of books and other items are accepted with the understanding they may be used or
disposed of as determined by the Library in partnership with the Friends of the Library.
(See library donations guidelines). The Library welcomes purchase suggestions from
community members and may choose to purchase or suggest interlibrary loan services
depending upon budget limitations, availability, format, timeliness, collection and space
needs, reviews, and competing community demands. Suggestions for titles should be
submitted through the “Suggest a Title” webpage on the Peninsula Library System
website and should be sent to the patron’s “Home Library” for review.
Self-published materials are subject to the same guidelines set in the selection criteria.
Self-published materials will only be purchased from existing library vendors, including
Baker & Taylor, Brodart, Amazon, or other established book vendors.
Reconsideration of Library Materials
Community members may share any concerns regarding library materials and/or may
request that library materials be reconsidered for inclusion in the library’s collection. To
do so, patrons may come to the Main or Grand Avenue Libraries to obtain and complete
a Request for Reconsideration form. Completed forms will be reviewed by the Library
Director or Assistant Library Director who will provide a response.
The Library’s response to reconsideration requests will be guided by the elements of this
policy.
Deselection of Library Materials
Weeding or deselection of library materials is an essential component of library collection
management. Materials are regularly removed from the collection including outdated
items, materials in poor condition, duplicate copies no longer in demand, parts of
incomplete sets, or materials that were once popular, but which are no longer used.
Space, the cost of replacement, and the collection’s appearance are also factors in these
decisions. Deselected library materials may be offered for sale by the Friends of the
Library to raise funds to support library programs. Materials not purchased by the public
or those that are unusable are recycled or donated to community and nonprofit
organizations.
Adopted by the Library Board of Trustees: xxx
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Form: LSM 02.07.01; upd. 11/21/11
PATRON COMMENT ON LIBRARY MATERIALS
Title ________________________________________________________________
Author ______________________________________________________________
Publisher/Producer ____________________________________________________
Do you represent: [ ] yourself or [ ] Name of Organization ____________________
Please state your comment, suggestion or criticism of the material as specifically as
possible: ____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
Did you read, see, listen or otherwise use the material in its entirety? [ ] If not, then
which parts?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________.
Have you read any published reviews of this material? [ ] If yes, identify source:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________.
Additional comments ____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________.
Date __________________ Signature ______________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________
Phone ________________ Email __________ Library Card # ____________________
Return Completed form to:
Library Director, South San Francisco Public Library
901 Civic Campus Way
South San Francisco, Ca. 94080
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SHARE THIS: Date Published: 09/30/2024 09:00 PM
AB-1825 California Freedom to Read Act.(2023-2024)
Assembly Bill No. 1825
CHAPTER 941
An act to add Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 19800) to Part 11 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code, relating to libraries.
[ Approved by Governor September 29, 2024. Filed with Secretary of State September 29, 2024. ]
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1825, Muratsuchi. California Freedom to Read Act.
Existing law establishes a public library system, including school libraries, unified school district and union high school district public libraries, municipal
libraries, county free libraries, the California State Library, and library districts. Under existing law, the Legislature declares that the public library is, among
other things, a source of information and inspiration to persons of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and economic statuses.
This bill would require every public library jurisdiction, as defined, that directly receives any state funding to establish, adopt, and maintain a written and
publicly accessible collection development policy for its libraries by January 1, 2026, as specified. The bill would require the collection development policy to,
among other things, (1) guide the selection and deselection of library materials, as defined, and (2) establish a process for community members to share their
concerns regarding library materials and request materials be reconsidered for inclusion in the library’s collection.
The bill would require the adopted policy to be sent to the State Librarian, and would authorize the State Librarian or their designee to provide technical
assistance to public libraries in developing their collection development policy.
The bill would prohibit the governing board or body of a public library, or any body or commission designated to review the procurement, retention, or
circulation of, or access to, library materials, from (1) proscribing the circulation or procurement of, or access to, library materials in a public library because of
the topic addressed by the library materials or because of the views, ideas, or opinions contained in materials or (2) creating policies or procedures that limit
or restrict access to library materials offered by the public library, except as provided. The bill would also prohibit library materials in a public library from
being excluded, and access to library materials from being limited, solely on the bases of (1) specified protected characteristics of a subject of the library
materials, an author of the materials, the sources of the library materials, or the perceived or intended audience for the library materials, (2) that the
materials contain inclusive and diverse perspectives, or (3) that the materials may include sexual content, except as provided. The bill would provide that a
person’s right to use a public library and its resources shall not be denied or abridged solely because of personal characteristics, age, background, or views.
The bill would prohibit a librarian, library media specialist, other employee, or contractor at a public library from being subject to termination, demotion,
discipline, or retaliation for (1) refusing to remove a library material before it has been reviewed in accordance with the public library’s process for
reconsideration of library materials or (2) making displays, acquisitions, or programming decisions that the employee believes, in good faith, are in accordance
with the bill’s provisions.
The bill would provide that these provisions apply to a public library, as defined, including any public library operated on a contractual basis, or operated by a
city, including a general law or charter city, county, special district, or joint powers authority, except that these provisions do not apply to any school library, as
defined, or any library operated by the governing board of a school district, a county board of education, or the governing body of a charter school. To the
extent these provisions impose additional duties on public libraries, the bill would create a state-mandated local program.
The bill would include findings that changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, apply to
all cities, including charter cities.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions
establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that, if the Commission on State Mandates determines that the bill contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement for those
costs shall be made pursuant to the statutory provisions noted above.
Vote: majority Appropriation: no Fiscal Committee: yes Local Program: yes
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 19800) is added to Part 11 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code, to read:
CHAPTER 10. California Freedom to Read Act
19800. This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the California Freedom to Read Act.
19801. The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) Libraries are essential for information, education, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves.
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(b) Libraries provide access to books that offer teachable moments for readers of all ages and expand our understanding of people with different backgrounds,
ideas, and beliefs.
(c) A person’s right to use a library should not be denied or abridged solely because of personal characteristics, age, background, or views.
(d) Removing and banning books from public libraries are dangerous acts of government censorship and erode our country’s commitment to freedom of
expression and the right to receive information.
(e) Librarians are professionals trained to not impose their own thoughts and opinions on which ideas are right, but to make knowledge and ideas available so
that people have the freedom to choose what to read.
(f) Librarians and library staff receive extensive professional training to develop and curate collections to meet the broad and diverse interests of their
communities, which include, but are not limited to, literary value and developmental appropriateness of material.
19802. (a) (1) Every public library jurisdiction that directly receives any state funding, including, but not limited to, state funding pursuant to this part, shall
establish, adopt, and maintain a written and publicly accessible collection development policy for its public libraries by January 1, 2026, and shall submit that
collection development policy to the State Librarian. The State Librarian or their designee may provide technical assistance to public libraries in developing
their collection development policy. The collection development policy, at a minimum, shall do all of the following:
(A) Establish a process for community members to share their concerns regarding library materials and to request that library materials be reconsidered
for inclusion in the library’s collection.
(B) Guide the selection and deselection of library materials.
(C) Acknowledge that the public library’s collection meets the broad and diverse interests of the community and respect both the library’s autonomy and
their specific community needs.
(D) Establish that the public library serves as a center for voluntary inquiry and the dissemination of information and ideas.
(E) Acknowledge that library materials should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people, and should present diverse
points of view in the collection as a whole.
(F) Acknowledge the right of the public to receive access to a range of social, political, aesthetic, moral, and other ideas and experiences.
(2) A librarian, library media specialist, other employee, or contractor at a public library shall not be subject to termination, demotion, discipline, or
retaliation for either of the following:
(A) Refusing to remove a library material before it has been reviewed in accordance with the public library’s process for the reconsideration of library
materials established pursuant to subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1).
(B) Making displays, acquisitions, or programming decisions that the employee or contractor believes, in good faith, are in accordance with the
requirements of this section.
(b) (1) The governing board or body of a public library, or any body or commission designated to review the procurement, retention, or circulation of, or
access to, library materials, shall not proscribe or prohibit the circulation or procurement of, or access to, any library materials in a public library because of
the topic addressed by the materials or because of the views, ideas, or opinions contained in those materials.
(2) (A) Library materials in public libraries shall not be excluded, and access to library materials shall not be limited, solely on the bases of any of the
following:
(i) The race, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, political affiliation, or any other characteristic listed in subdivision (a) of
Section 12940 of the Government Code, or the socioeconomic status of a subject of the library materials, an author of the library materials, the source
of the library materials, or the perceived or intended audience for the library materials.
(ii) The library materials contain inclusive and diverse perspectives.
(iii) The library materials may include sexual content, unless that content qualifies as obscene under United States Supreme Court precedent.
(B) This paragraph does not apply to library materials excluded, or for which access is limited, pursuant to a library maintenance and deaccession policy.
(3) The governing board or body of a public library, or any body or commission designated to review the procurement, retention, or circulation of, or access
to, library materials, shall not create policies or procedures that limit or restrict access to library materials offered by the public library unless the policies or
procedures are adopted to preserve the safety or security of the library materials, are time, place, and manner restrictions not based on the content of
materials, or are programs that provide for the effective management of the library and its resources to preserve access for all library users.
(c) A person’s right to use a public library and its resources shall not be denied or abridged solely because of personal characteristics, age, background, or
views.
(d) All people, regardless of personal characteristics, age, background, or views, possess a right to privacy and confidentiality in the materials they borrow
from libraries.
(e) This section applies to a public library, as defined in Section 18015, including any public library operated on a contractual basis, or by a city, including a
general law or charter city, county, special district, or joint powers authority, except that it does not apply to any school library, as defined in Section 18710, or
any library operated by the governing board of a school district, a county board of education, or the governing body of a charter school.
(f) For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
(1) “Library materials” includes, but is not limited to, books, periodicals and serials, audio materials, audiovisual materials, instructional materials, maps,
databases, government documents, records, photographs, and all other similar materials, whether in tangible or electronic form. “Library materials” does not
include hardware, tools, instruments, computers, appliances, or other items that are not for the primary purpose of conveying ideas or information.
(2) “Public library jurisdiction” means a county, city and county, city, or any district that is authorized by law to provide public library services and that
operates a public library described in subdivision (e).
SEC. 2. The Legislature finds and declares that ensuring public libraries are free of censorship is a matter of statewide concern and is not a municipal affair as
that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution. Therefore, Section 1 of this act adding Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 19800)
to Part 11 of Division 1 of Title 1 of the Education Code applies to all cities, including charter cities.
SEC. 3. If the Commission on State Mandates determines that this act contains costs mandated by the state, reimbursement to local agencies and school
districts for those costs shall be made pursuant to Part 7 (commencing with Section 17500) of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
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California Freedom to Read Act Process and Checklist
To help libraries be compliant with the California Freedom to Read Act, the State Library
will review collection development policies following this process and checklist:
1. Review the collection development policy from a library in accordance with the
checklist and verify the following statements are true:
☐The library posted their collection development policy on their public website.
☒The policy establishes a process for community members to share their
concerns regarding library materials and to request that library materials be
reconsidered for inclusion in the library’s collection.
☒The policy guides the selection and deselection of materials.
☒The policy contains the following statements:
☒The “collection meets the broad and diverse interests of the community
and respects both the library’s autonomy and their specific community
needs.”
☒The “public library serves as a center for voluntary inquiry and the
dissemination of information and ideas.”
☒“Library materials should be provided for the interest, information, and
enlightenment of all people, and should present diverse points of view in
the collection as a whole.”
☒The “right of the public to receive access to a range of social, political,
aesthetic, moral, and other ideas and experiences” is acknowledged.
2. If the policy meets all the requirements on the checklist:
a. Update the tracking spreadsheet to show that the library is fully compliant.
b. Notify the library that their policy is compliant.
3. If the policy does not meet the requirements on the checklist:
a. Return the policy to the library,
b. Indicate to the library what is missing,
c. Provide additional technical assistance as needed.
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13 Month Circulation Statistics
December 2024 - December 2025
Location Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Apr-24 May-24 Jun-24 Jul-24 Aug-24 Sep-24 Oct-24 Nov-24 Dec-24
Main Library 33,773 43,944 38,786 44,178 44,529 44,103 41,159 42,589 41,611 40,408 39,520 37,354 39,394
Grand Avenue 4,131 4,055 3,697 3,948 3,811 4,152 4,032 4,574 4,043 4,176 4,191 3,956 4,232
Combined Total 37,904 47,999 42,483 48,126 48,340 48,255 45,191 47,163 45,654 44,584 43,711 41,310 43,626
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Literacy Services
November 2024 Statistics
Youth - CLC Programs Attendance Age 6-11 Age 12-18 Total
Homework Club Program 705 1
Teen Work Experience Program 0 8.5
Youth Totals 705 0 705 2
43.91
CLC Adult Programs # programs # Attended # hours
Adult Classes 12 159 25.5 Total Volunteers Program
Creative Center 5 7 10 3
Tutoring 7 9 12.5 52
Open Computer Lab 3 4 6
CLC Programs Total 27 179 54
Collaborations # Attended # hours
Families Taking Action 16 2
Collaboration Total 16 2
Family Programs # Visits/
Workshops
# of
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Adults
# Children
0-5
# Children
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# of
Attendees
Learning Wheels & FLS - SSF 6 57 32 34 1 67
Learning Wheels & FLS - San Bruno 3 27 11 7 6 24
Learning Wheels & FLS - Colma 0
Learning Wheels and FLS - Daly City 0
Total 9 84 43 41 7 91
Volunteer Statistics Detail
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Volunteers
Volunteer
Hours
Tutors 10 53.75
Project Read Volunteer (office)*
Trivia volunteers 1 31.5
Total 11 85.25
Tutors Learners Waiting for Match
Continuing 9 12 Tutors 3
New 1 0 Learners
Drop (use - sign)
TOTAL Active 10 12
Adult Programs
# of
Programs
# Book
Giveaways
#
Attended
Book Club 1 10 10
Tutor Roundtable
Total 1 10 10
Total # Volunteers
Total Vol Hours
PROJECT READ
Total hrs (minor)
Community Learning Center
Volunteers
# of ADULT Vol
Total hrs (adult)
# of MINOR Vol
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Literacy Services
December 2024 Statistics
Youth - CLC Programs Attendance Age 6-11 Age 12-18 Total
Homework Club Program 658 1
Teen Work Experience Program 0
Youth Totals 658 0 658 2
CLC Adult Programs # programs # Attended # hours
Adult Classes 2 18 Total Volunteers Program
Creative Center 1 3 3
Tutoring 1 2 37
Open Computer Lab
CLC Programs Total 4 23 0
Collaborations # Attended # hours
Families Taking Action 16
Rise 13
Collaboration Total 29 0
Family Programs # Visits/
Workshops
# of
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Adults
# Children
0-5
# Children
>5
# of
Attendees
Learning Wheels & FLS - SSF 2 15 14 14 28
Learning Wheels & FLS - San Bruno 0
Learning Wheels & FLS - Colma 0
Learning Wheels and FLS - Daly City 0
Total 2 15 14 14 0 28
Volunteer Statistics Detail
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Volunteers
Volunteer
Hours
Tutors 10 72
Project Read Volunteer (office)*
Trivia volunteers
Total 10 72
Tutors Learners Waiting for Match
Continuing 10 9 Tutors 8
New 1 3 Learners 4
Drop (use - sign)
TOTAL Active 11 12
Adult Programs
# of
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# Book
Giveaways
#
Attended
Book Club 0 12 0
Tutor Training 2 9
Total 2 12 9
Total # Volunteers
Total Vol Hours
PROJECT READ
Total hrs (minor)
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2025 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
The California Library Association — through its members and advocates — works to make a difference
for all Californians by providing adequately funded libraries, which transform lives through their programs
and services.
CLA has adopted the following legislative priorities for 2025:
1. Restoration of vital library funds which were cut in the previous budget cycle
a. Restoration of CLSA (California Library Services Act) funding to pre-2024-25 levels.
CLSA fosters resource sharing among libraries, particularly in rural areas where funding
challenges negatively impact library access for patrons. CLSA funding was reduced by
50% in the previous budget cycle to $1.88 million. CLA seeks a restoration of this
funding and specifically requests that $3.2 million be augmented to the current baseline,
which would bring total funding for CLSA to $5 million. NOTE: This new funding would
be utilized for CLSA programs only and would be completely exclusive of Zip Books.
b. Restoration of Lunch at the Library funding to pre-2024-25 levels. Lunch at the Library
provides 300,000+ free and nutritious summer lunches, accompanied by
literacy-enhanced wrap-around programming, at hundreds of libraries each year. Lunch
at the Library funding was reduced in the previous budget cycle, from $5.5 million to $3
million. This reduction has a direct negative impact on the ability of libraries to fight food
insecurity. CLA will seek a restoration of this funding to $5.5 million.
2. New and Ongoing Funding Requests
a. Funding support for this mandate, to ensure wrap-around services to enhance literacy
and provide learning opportunities for UTK-12 students. This combination of priorities will
guarantee low-barrier library access to millions of California school children.
i. SB321-Ashby (2023) was passed without accompanying financial support.
CLA respectfully requests $3.5 million in one-time funding to ensure library card
access for California's school-aged children, without placing undue financial
burden on library jurisdictions.
ii. CLA further requests $3 million in ongoing funding to restore state-wide
access to BrainFuse online services. Over 600,000 tutoring sessions were
initiated during the two years this service was previously available. Funding
restoration would provide universal access to vital learning services, via student
library cards issued from SB321-Ashby.
3. Continuation of Federal funding. CLA recognizes the invaluable nature of federal funding for
California’s library jurisdictions. The USDA’s Summer Meals Program helps libraries combat food
insecurity, by providing meals at public library locations through Lunch at the Library. E-Rate
funding ensures vital broadband internet access in at-risk communities. The Institute for Museum
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and Library Services provides logistical and financial support for library services and programs
throughout the state. To the extent feasible, CLA will advocate for the continuation of federal
programs that support California libraries. Should such programs be reduced or eliminated, CLA
will request gap funding from the State of California, to ensure continuation of services until such
a time that funding can be reinstated.
4. Equitable Access to Critical Library and Information Services. When opportunities for
advocacy arise, CLA shall take supportive positions on the following core library values:
a. Libraries as partners in community resiliency efforts including accessible
buildings, upgrades to critical infrastructure, and support in times of disaster,
such as wildfires and extreme heat.
b. Broadband equity and digital literacy for unserved and underserved communities.
c. Support the freedom to read and access to material with diverse points of view.
d. Support libraries as a safe haven for all community members.
e. Early literacy, school readiness, adult literacy, career development, vocational
support, and assistance to vulnerable populations.
f. Mandate and fund credentialed Teacher Librarians in all California Public
Schools and support creating a Library Lead position in the Statewide System of
Support.
g. Support for libraries to purchase digital content including eBooks and
eAudiobooks at the same price as consumers.
h. Support for California’s law libraries.
CLA supports positive action in key areas, including, but not limited to Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism,
Intellectual Freedom, Privacy, and Net Neutrality.
CLA also monitors all state legislation that may impact items on the above list or that are identified as
having an impact on libraries, library funding and/or library staff.
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ATTENDANCE
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
December 2023 to December 2024
NAME Dec'23 Jan'24 Feb'24 Mar'24 Apr'24 May'24 June'24 July'24 Aug'24 Sep'24 Oct'24 Nov'24 Dec'24
Catherine Abalos PPPPPPAPPPC
Hector Camacho CPPPPPPAPPPAC
Mary Giusti CPPPPPPPPPPPC
Diane Huddleston C PAPAPPPPPPPC
Claire Ramsey CPPPPPPAAPPPC
A = Absent
P = Present
C = Cancelled
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Library Recruitments Update
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Library Recruitments Update
Open Positions
1. Youth Services Program Manager. Previously held by Han-Ching Wong who is now
the Community Resource Analyst, a shared position with Parks & Rec.
Recruitment is pending.
2. Project Read Program Manager. Previously held by Karla Bourdon. Recruitment is
pending.
3. Management Analyst II. Previously held by Angela Bernal-Silva. The position is in
the interview phase.
4. GMCLC Literacy Services Coordinator. Previously held by Xochitl Cervantes, who
is now the Literacy Services Coordinator for Adult Services in Project Read, a
position that was recently vacated by Stephanie Torres. The position is open for
recruitment.
5. Full-Time Librarian I at Grand Library. Candidate interviews have been conducted
for the position.
6. Family Literacy Services Coordinator. The position has been filled, and our new
Literacy Services Coordinator is set to begin at the end of January.
7. Youth Services Librarian I at Main Library. Martha Tran, Youth Services Librarian,
will be leaving at the end of January.
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Project Read Trivia Challenge Recap
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PROJECT READ's TRIVIA CHALLENGE 2024 Final Report
Project Budget
REVENUE EXPENSES
Venue
Sponsors 21,500.00 Building Rental 1,200.00$
Silent Auctions 4,719.00 Food & Beverage 14,829.00$
Team Fees 5,600.00 Food & Beverage Labor 400.00$
Dinner Fees 8,605.00 A/V Equipment Rental & Labor 2,626.00$
Donations 1,225.00 Event Services 900.00$
Insurance 260.00$
TOTAL REVENUE 41,649.00$ Refundable Cleaning/Damage Dep.-$
Subtotal 20,215.00$
SUPPLIES
Invites/Save the Date 341.00$
Team H2O 84.00$
Clearlite Trophies 35.00$
19,361.00$ Lapel Pins 1,582.00$
(not including staff time): Subtotal 1,582.00$
Volunteer Appreciation
MISC Silent Auction Expenses 362.00$
Other Supplies 45.00$
Printing
CC Reader
Mailings
Copies (3116 x $.08/copy)
Subtotal 407.00$
TOTAL EXPENSES 22,288.00$
NET INCOME
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SMCo Elections Early Vote Center at LPR from February 22 - March 4, 2025
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Discussion of 11-day early Vote Center at LPR and preparations thereof.
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Library Announcements
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Featured Announcements
Black History Month Joy Fest
Film Joy Series February 6, 13, and 20, 5:00 pm
Joy Fest Saturday February 15, 1:00 pm – Opening words by Mayor Eddie Flores
SSFPL Book Club: The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates Thursday February 18, 6:00 pm
Craft Joy: Make Your Own Diddley Bow Wednesday February 19, 3:00 pm
SSFPL Book Club
The SSF Public Library Book Club meets in the 2nd floor Community Room on the
third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. The February 2025 Book Club selection is
The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Please email [email protected] for more
information.
February Holiday Closure
Sunday, February 16 Library Closed
Monday, February 17 Presidents’ Day
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Next Meeting | Agenda Building
Next Meeting:
Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 6:00 p.m.
Library | Parks and Recreation Center
Third Floor Collaboration Room #2 - Room 314
901 Civic Campus Way
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Agenda Building:
1)Pending: Library Use Policy update
2)Planning for Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget requests
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