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Minutes
Saratoga Library Commission
Regular Meeting
April 24, 2018
Call to Order
Chair Burley called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. in the Saratoga Library at 13650 Saratoga
Avenue.
Roll Call
Present: Chair Karen Burley, Vice Chair Flora Hoffman, Commissioner Robert
Gulino , Anandi Krishnamurthy, Steven White
Absent: None
Also Present: Nancy Howe, Michael Eitner, Alice Patrick, Elicia Ye, Rita Wang, Crystal
Bothelio
Oral Communications on Non-Agendized Items
None
Approval of Minutes
WHITE/KRISHNAMURTHY MOVED TO APPROVE THE DRAFT MINUTES FOR THE
FEBRUARY 27, 2018 MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BURLEY, GULINO, HOFFMAN,
KRISHNAMURTHY, WHITE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE.
Agenda Items
1. West Valley College Collaboration
Summary: One of the Library Commission’s work plan items includes identifying opportunities
to partner with West Valley College, including the 2019 Coral Reef Crochet Project.
Chair Burley provided an update on the efforts to collaborate with West Valley College on the
2019 Coral Reef Crochet Project.
2. Commissioner-Led Events: Junior Achievement
Summary: The Library Commission work plan includes providing support for Library events and
program. The Library Commission has been working to support the Library through
coordination of events, such as Junior Achievement.
Chair Burley provided an announcement on the Junior Achievement Program, which is expected
to run in May.
3. Library Card Promotion: Commissioner Engagement
Summary: The Library Commission has been discussing opportunities to increase the number of
residents with library cards and the initiative is included in the Commission’s work plan.
Strategies identified for increasing the number of residents with library cards includes
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volunteering at outreach programs/events and conducting targeted outreach to Monte Sereno
residents.
The Library Commission discussed outreach at events to promote library card signups.
4. Library Space Utilization
Summary: Discuss and consider utilization of Saratoga Library space.
The Library Commission discussed the need for meeting space, the space needs of Saratoga
Library, and funding for interior space modifications that became available to the Saratoga
Library.
5. Community News & Trends
Summary: Share news and trends within the community.
Commissioner Gulino suggested future programing on cryptocurrency and shared that he would
be attending an event on robotics. He also noted interest in sustainability.
Vice Chair Hoffman also suggested another topic of interest could include social media privacy
and manipulation or selling of personal data.
Reports
1. Nancy Howe, Santa Clara County Librarian
County Librarian Nancy Howe reported on Food for Fines, passport services, the upcoming Joint
Powers Authority meeting, the proposed budget, the Library staff development day, and Silicon
Valley reads.
2. Michael Eitner, Saratoga Community Librarian
Community Librarian Michael Eitner reported on recent Library events, the new Library gate
counter, the Public Library Association Conference in Philadelphia, upcoming programs in May,
and potential volunteer projects.
3. Alice Patrick, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries
Friends of the Saratoga Libraries President Alice Patrick shared information about participation
at City events, Board nominations, bylaw changes, a recent Friends’ speaker event, and selection
of the Go Go Biblio colors and fonts.
4. Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board
Teen Advisory Board Members Elicia Ye and Rita Wang shared information about recent Teen
Advisory Board events.
5. Karen Burley, Library Commission Chair
Chair Burley provided a recap of the Commission Work Plan Study Session in March.
6. Crystal Bothelio, Saratoga Deputy City Manager
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Deputy City Manager Crystal Bothelio announced the City of Saratoga’s Youth in Government
program, Arbor Day, the Saratoga Safety Fair, and RYDE.
Summarize Action Items
None
Agenda Items for Next Meeting – June 26, 2018
No additional items
Adjournment
Chair Burley adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
City of Saratoga