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MINUTES
SARATOGA LIBRARY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 23, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:06 p.m. at the Saratoga Library at 13650
Saratoga Avenue.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioner Eric Lewis, Christina Meiser, and Steven White
Absent: Chair Flora Hoffman, Vice Chair Robert Gulino
Also Present: Nancy Howe, Michael Eitner, Alice Patrick, Nabeha Barkatullah,
Crystal Bothelio
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
None
AGENDA ITEMS
1. Library Commission Minutes
Recommended Action:
Review and approve the Library Commission minutes from February 26, 2019.
El/CM move to approve minutes. Approved
LEWIS/MEISER MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FOR THE FEBRUARY 26,
2019. MOTION PASSED. AYES: LEWIS, MEISER, WHITE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN:
NONE. ABSENT: GULINO, HOFFMAN.
2. Library as a Business
Recommended Action:
Receive Library as a Business presentation and discuss.
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Michael Eitner, Saratoga Community Librarian, delivered the presentation,
Library as a Business.
3. Library Services that May Surprise You
Recommended Action:
Receive Library Services that May Surprise You presentation and discuss.
Michael Eitner, Saratoga Community Librarian, delivered the presentation on
Library Services that May Surprise You.
4. Commission Work Plan Study Session Debrief
Recommended Action:
Receive information about the Commission Work Plan Study Session on March
11, 2019 and discuss outcomes of the meeting.
Commissioner Christina Meiser provided an overview of the Commission
Work Plan Study Session. The City Council expressed support for outreach on
Library services that people may not be aware of and suggested collaborating
with the City’s Public Information Officer. The Council also supported efforts
to continue collaborating with West Valley College. The City Council also
requested that the Library Commission take a second look resolution
establishing the Library Commission’s role and responsibilities.
Commissioner Erik Lewis requested a copy of the roles and responsibilities of
the other City Commissions when the Library Commission does a second look
at its roles and responsibilities.
5. Community News & Trends
Recommended Action:
Share news and trends within the community.
Commissioner Christina Meiser commented on an article shared by the
Library District on Yewno.
Nabeha Barkatullah, member of the Teen Advisory Board, commented on the
popularity of hackathons, which are frequently overnight events and
sometimes take place at libraries.
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REPORTS
1. Nancy Howe, Santa Clara County Librarian
Nancy Howe, Santa Clara County Librarian, reported on Silicon Valley Reads,
Food for Fines, Earth Day activities, and the JPA’s first budget review.
2. Michael Eitner, Saratoga Community Librarian
Michael Eitner, Saratoga Community Librarian, reported on a meeting with
Interim Dean of Instruction and librarian at West Valley College to consider
opportunities for collaboration. He also shared an update on expanded
Sunday hours, teen coding programs, and Lot of Fun on May 4.
3. Alice Patrick, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries
Alice Patrick, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries President, reported on efforts
to investigate processing credit card payments for the Book-Go-Round,
participation at the Blossom Festival, Friends Sharing Books, participation in
the Chamber’s Spring Wine Stroll, and a new monthly knitting circle at the
Book-Go-Round.
4. Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board
Nabeha Barkatullah, with the Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board, shared
information about College Day and Teen Book Swap for books that are
academically oriented.
5. Flora Hoffman, Library Commission Chair
No report
6. Crystal Bothelio, Saratoga Deputy City Manager
Crystal Bothelio, Saratoga Deputy City Manager, shared updates on the
wildfire community meetings, CERT Academy, West Valley Striders, and
Commission Recognition Dinner.
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SUMMARIZE ACTION ITEMS
None
AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
None
ADJOURNMENT
The Library Commission Meeting adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted:
Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager
City of Saratoga