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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-28-2017 LIbrary Commission MinutesSaratoga Library Commission Agenda - Page 1 of 3 Minutes Saratoga Library Commission Regular Meeting February 28, 2017 Call to Order: Chair Claire Campodonico called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Saratoga Library Community Room at 13650 Saratoga Avenue. Roll Call Present: Chair Claire Campodonico, Vice Chair Karen Burley, Commissioner Carol Barmeier, Flora Hoffman Absent: Anandi Krishnamurthy (excused) Also Present: Nancy Howe, Michael Eitner, Lisa Finley, Crystal Bothelio, Elicia Ye, Swetha Tummala Oral Communications on Non-Agendized Items: None Approval of Minutes: Draft minutes for the December 13, 2016 Regular Meeting HOFFMAN/BARMEIER MOVED TO APPROVE THE DRAFT MINUTES FOR THE DECEMBER 13, 2016 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES WITH CORRECTIONS TO AGENDA ITEM 2. MOTION PASSED. AYES: CAMPODONICO, BURLEY, BARMEIER, HOFFMAN. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: KRISHNAMURTHY. Agenda Items 1. Library District Survey Results Summary: The Santa Clara County Library District conducted a district-wide survey. The results were presented at the December 2016 Library Commission Meeting. Subsequently, the Commission agreed to schedule discussion of the results specific to Saratoga Library at a future meeting. Action: Receive and consider survey results. Nancy Howe, County Librarian, provided a high level summary of the results and suggested that the survey results specific to Saratoga be considered at the February meeting. She also provided information about the funds that will be available for interior space improvements. 2. West Valley College Partnership Summary: One of the Commission’s work plan items is to identify opportunities to partner with West Valley College. The Library Commission Subcommittee working on the effort requested time on the February 2017 agenda to provide an update on the efforts to partner with West Valley College. Action: Receive update and consider collaboration opportunities. Vice Chair Burley shared that the subcommittee has been working with West Valley College library staff and Saratoga Library staff to engage the College in the Thinking Saratoga Library Commission Agenda - Page 2 of 3 Money exhibit and events. The subcommittee may consider additional partnership opportunities in the fall or next spring. Nancy Howe, County Librarian, suggested partnering on a robotics program in the fall or on a solar eclipse program in the summer. 3. Technology Events/3D Printing Summary: One of the Commission’s work plan items includes holding technology events, such as 3D printing, to promote information sharing with the Library. Action: Consider technology/3D printing events. Vice Chair Burley introduced the item to start discussion of tech events at Saratoga Library in 2017. Programs might focus on topics, such as self-driving cars or virtual reality. Nancy Howe, County Librarian, noted that the Library held a very successful virtual reality program that could be done again. System-wide there will programming on robotics. Additionally, Saratoga Library will receive new computers in April or May that will have new software that the Library could offer training on. Commissioner Hoffman shared information about the Saratoga High School Media Arts Program and suggested programming, such as an introduction to the software used by students, as a way to tie into the Media Arts Program. The Library could also collaborate with the West Valley College Media Arts Program. She suggested holding programs in evenings or weekends when students and parents are available. Chair Barmeier noted an article in the Saratoga News about teens teaching older residents how to use gadgets and tech devices. She suggested a similar program at Saratoga Library. 4. Community News & Trends Summary: Share news and trends within the community. Michael Eitner, Saratoga Community Librarian, shared he will be working with the City Public Information Officer to share news and information with the community. He’ll also share information with the Commissioners so that they can help get the word out through their networks as well. Lisa Finley, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries President, noted that the Library provides news and information to highlight in the Friends newsletter. Reports 1. Nancy Howe, Santa Clara County Librarian Nancy Howe summarized her report, noting the lynda.com offerings and the new Bookmobile. Silicon Valley Reads is underway. 2. Michael Eitner, Saratoga Community Librarian Saratoga Library Commission Agenda - Page 3 of 3 Michael Eitner introduced himself. 3. Lisa Finley, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries The Book-Go-Round and Friends Café Bookstore Grand Reopening will feature a week of activities for all ages at both locations from May 8 through May 13. The Friends will be at the Blossom Festival and Commissioners are invited to stop by. The Friends will also be inviting the Commission to the April or May Friends meeting. 4. Claire Campodonico, Library Commission Chair The Commission Work Plan Study Session was on February 27, 2017. The input from the Library Commissioners was very useful. 5. Crystal Bothelio, City of Saratoga The State of the City will be on April 15 and there will be a community meeting on Silicon Valley Clean Energy on March 6. Agenda Items for Next Meeting – April 25, 2017 - Library District Survey Results for Saratoga Library Adjournment Chair Campodonico adjourned the meeting at 8:14 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted: Crystal Bothelio, City Clerk/Asst. to the City Manager City of Saratoga