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MINUTES
SARATOGA LIBRARY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 26, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Burley called the meeting to order at 7:01 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
Absent: Steven White (excused)
Also Present: Gail Mason, Michael Eitner, Alice Patrick, Crystal Bothelio
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
GULINO/ KRISHNAMURTHY MOVED TO APPROVE THE DRAFT MINUTES FOR
THE APRIL 24, 2018 MEETING. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BURLEY, GULINO,
HOFFMAN, KRISHNAMURTHY. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: WHITE.
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. She noted that the subcommittee met with Community
Librarian Michael Eitner to identify display space in Saratoga Library for an exhibit on the Coral
Reef Crochet Project, opportunities to showcase related books, and inform patrons about how
they can get involved.
Vice Chair Hoffman suggested a screening of Chasing Coral as part of the effort and engaging
the Saratoga High School Environmental Studies instructors.
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.
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Chair Burley provided an update on Junior Achievement, including some of the lessons
learned from program. This included challenges resulting from holding a series of classes
and including a mix of ages.
3. Community News & Trends
Summary: Share news and trends within the community.
Chair Burley spoke about the Movie Night in El Quito Park in June.
The Commission discussed attendance at the July movie night, as well as other upcoming
events.
Community Librarian Michael Eitner provided an update on the Go Go Biblio vehicle.
Commissioner Gulino recommended programing on technology trends, such as
cryptocurrency, self-driving vehicles, and artificial intelligence. He also suggested
programing on immigration.
Commissioner Krishnamurthy also proposed programming on privacy concerns and
living skills for teens (managing college loans, bank accounts, etc.).
Vice Chair Hoffman offered to consider helping with a program on immigration. She also
recommended programing that encourages voters ages 18 to 45 to vote, bird watching,
financial planning for your children, and estate planning.
The Commission discussed programming that encourages polite discourse and the City’s
Living Room Conversation events.
A public speaker suggested programming on the importance of sleep.
Another public speaker recommended a programing on transitioning from the workforce
to the next stage, whether that is retirement or something else, and the impacts it has on
your family and personal life.
REPORTS
1. Nancy Howe, Santa Clara County Librarian
Gail Mason reported on behalf of Nancy Howe. She shared information on the Summer
Reading Program, Lunch at the Library, the District’s budget and financial audit, and net
neutrality.
2. Michael Eitner, Saratoga Community Librarian
Michael Eitner shared information about the Summer Reading Program and Monte
Sereno Library Outpost.
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3. Alice Patrick, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries
Alice Patrick reported on the Friends grant to the Library, an Author Event, the Spring
Wine Stroll, Go Go Biblio, the selection of Debbie Jensen for the Membership
Correspondence position, the Blossom Festival, and the General Membership meeting in
June.
4. Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board
No report
5. Karen Burley, Library Commission Chair
No report
6. Crystal Bothelio, Saratoga Deputy City Manager
Crystal Bothelio reported on the Independence Day Celebration, Saratoga Movie Nights,
Community Emergency Response Team, the City Council Election, and RYDE.
SUMMARIZE ACTION ITEMS
None
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING – AUGUST 28, 2018
None
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Burley adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
City of Saratoga