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Home My WebLink About02-27-2018 LIbrary Commission Agenda PacketSaratoga Library Commission Agenda - Page 1 of 2 Saratoga Library Commission Regular Meeting Agenda Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Saratoga Library/Community Room 13650 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 Call to Order Roll Call Oral Communications on Non-Agendized Items Any member of the public may address the Library Commission for up to three (3) minutes on matters not on the Agenda. The law generally prohibits the Library Commission from discussing or taking action on such items. The Library Commission may choose to place the topic on a future agenda. Approval of Minutes Draft minutes for the December 19, 2017 Agenda Items 1. Review of Draft 2018 Work Plan, Consider 2017 Accomplishments Summary: Every year, the City Council considers and authorizes Commission work plans. Typically, the Commission also presents progress on existing work plan items. The Council review of work plans typically happens in the beginning of the calendar year. The Commissions are scheduled to present their work plans during a study session on March 5, 2018 at the Saratoga Prospect Center, Grace Building. The Library Commission is scheduled to present its work plan at 6:00 p.m. Vice Chair Hoffman and Commissioner Gulino volunteered to make revisions to the Library Commission work plan for Commission consideration and review. Action: Review and finalize the draft 2018 work plan, identify Library Commission accomplishments to be highlighted. 2. Library District Year End Service Report Action: Discuss the Santa Clara County Library District’s Year End Service Report. 3. Community News & Trends Summary: Share news and trends within the community. Reports 1. Nancy Howe, Santa Clara County Librarian 2. Michael Eitner, Saratoga Community Librarian Saratoga Library Commission Agenda - Page 2 of 2 3. Alice Patrick, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries 4. Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board 5. Karen Burley, Library Commission Chair 6. Crystal Bothelio, Saratoga Deputy City Manager Summarize Action Items Agenda Items for Next Meeting – April 24, 2018 Adjournment Certificate of Posting of the Agenda, Distribution of Agenda Packet, & Compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act I, Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager for the City of Saratoga, declare that the foregoing agenda for the meeting of the Library Commission was posted and available for review on February 22, 2018 at the City of Saratoga, 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070 and on the City's website at www.saratoga.ca.us. Signed this 22nd day of February 2018 at Saratoga, California. Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager In accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, copies of the staff reports and other materials provided to the Library Commission by City staff in connection with this agenda are available at the office of the City Clerk at 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, CA 95070. Any materials distributed by staff after the posting of the agenda are made available for public review at the office of the City Clerk at the time they are distributed to the Library Commission. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at 408.868.1294 or npimentel@saratoga.ca.us. Notification 24 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 5.102-35.104 ADA title II] LIBRARY COMMISSION AGENDA PLANNER MEETING AGENDA ITEMS REPORTS February 23, 2016  New Library Commissioner Welcome – Flora Hoffman  Selection of Chair & Vice Chair  Work Plan & Objectives  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Allison Lew, Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Robert Gulino, Vice Chair  Adam Henig, Liaison April 26, 2016  New Library Commissioner Welcome – Carol Barmeier  Work Plan & Objectives Sharing Community News & Trends  Sharing Community News & Trends  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Allison Lew, Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Robert Gulino, Chair  Adam Henig, Liaison June 28, 2016  Update on Friends Nominee to Commission  Update on Partnering with West Valley College  Library Survey & Interior Space Review  Sharing Community News & Trends  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Rose Koury, Acting Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Robert Gulino, Chair  Adam Henig, Liaison August 23, 2016  West Valley College Partnership Update  Community News & Trends  Parking Lot Speeding Concerns  Rescheduling of December 2016 Meeting  Commission Recruitment Update  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Rose Koury, Acting Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Robert Gulino, Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison October 25, 2016  Selection of Chair & Vice Chair  Library Survey Results  West Valley College Partnership Update  Community News & Trends  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Rose Koury, Acting Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Claire Campodonico, Vice Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison December 13, 2016  2017 Work Plan  Introduction of Santa Clara County Library District Foundation (Terrie Creamer)  Library Survey Results  Community News & Trends  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Rose Koury, Acting Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Claire Campodonico, Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison February 28, 2017  West Valley College Partnership Update  Technology Events/3D Printing  Library District Survey Results for Saratoga Library  Community News & Trends  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Michael Eitner, Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Claire Campodonico, Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison April 25, 2017  Library District Survey Results for Saratoga Library  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Community News & Trends  Michael Eitner, Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Claire Campodonico, Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison May 31, 2017 6:00 p.m. Commission Recognition Dinner Hakone Gardens June 27, 2017  Community News & Trends  Library Commission Support for Library Goals/Efforts  Library Interior Space Improvement Funding  Library Commission Group Photo  Proposed Meeting with Cupertino Library Commission  Collaboration with Friends of the Saratoga Libraries  Boy Scout and Girl Scout Project List  Summarize Action Items  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Michael Eitner, Community Librarian  Lisa Finley, Friends  Karen Burley, Vice Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison August 22, 2017  Community News & Trends  Library Commission Support for Library Goals/Efforts  Library Interior Space Improvement Funding  Meeting with Cupertino Library Commission  Collaboration with Friends of the Saratoga Libraries  Boy Scout/Girl Scout Project List  West Valley College Collaboration  Library Card Promotion  Commissioner-Led Events  Summarize Action Items  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Michael Eitner, Community Librarian  Alice Patrick, Friends  Karen Burley, Vice Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison October 24, 2017  Community News & Trends  Selection of Chair & Vice Chair  Group Photo  Review 2017 Work Plan, Consider 2018 Work Plan  Rescheduling December Meeting Date  Summarize Action Items  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Michael Eitner, Community Librarian  Alice Patrick, Friends  Karen Burley, Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison December 19, 2017  Community News & Trends  Finalize 2018 Work Plan  Library Commission Support for Library Goals/Efforts  Library Card Promotion  Meeting with Other Library Commissions  Library Commission Support of Silicon Valley Reads  West Valley College Collaboration  Commissioner Led Events: Junior Achievement Event in April  Summarize Action Items  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Michael Eitner, Community Librarian  Alice Patrick, Friends  Teen Advisory Board  Karen Burley, Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison February 27, 2018  Community News & Trends  2018 Commission Work Plan  Library District Year End Service Report  Summarize Action Items  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Michael Eitner, Community Librarian  Alice Patrick, Friends  Teen Advisory Board  Karen Burley, Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison March 5, 2018 5:00 p.m. Commission Work Plan Study Session April 24, 2018  Community News & Trends  Summarize Action Items  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Michael Eitner, Community Librarian  Alice Patrick, Friends  Teen Advisory Board  Karen Burley, Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison June 26, 2018  Community News & Trends  Summarize Action Items  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Michael Eitner, Community Librarian  Alice Patrick, Friends  Teen Advisory Board  Karen Burley, Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison August 28, 2018  Community News & Trends  Summarize Action Items  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Michael Eitner, Community Librarian  Alice Patrick, Friends  Teen Advisory Board  Karen Burley, Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison October 23, 2018  Community News & Trends  Summarize Action Items  Selection of Chair and Vice Chair  Review 2018 Work Plan, Consider 2019 Work Plan  Rescheduling December Meeting Date  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Michael Eitner, Community Librarian  Alice Patrick, Friends  Teen Advisory Board  Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison December 25, 2018*  Community News & Trends  Finalize 2019 Work Plan  Summarize Action Items  Nancy Howe, County Librarian  Michael Eitner, Community Librarian  Alice Patrick, Friends  Teen Advisory Board  Chair  Crystal Bothelio, Liaison Unscheduled Future Items  Interior Space Review Recommendations  West Valley College Collaboration & Next Steps * Meeting will be canceled or rescheduled LIBRARY COMMISSION WORK PLAN & MEMBERSHIP KEY POINTS OF WORK PLAN 1. Plan and promote library events and programs 2. Consider data of countywide survey relating to Saratoga Library and make recommendations 3. Provide recommendation on interior space review 4. Engage in information sharing with library and public 5. identify opportunities to partner with West Valley College 6. Help increase the number of residents with library cards TOPICS IN DETAIL  Information Sharing with the Library a. Hold technology events, such as a 3D printing b. Support and promote Trivia events c. Provide recommendations to Library Staff at meetings. This would include upcoming events to promote the library, new trends, interests, etc. d. Provide additional items to the Local Government Resource Center (e.g., including a photo of Library Commission)  Information sharing with the public a. Assist with tabling at city-wide events (e.g., Heritage Day) b. Create email campaigns to reach specific populations (such as parents, youth, seniors, etc.) to tout Library and its programs  Survey a. Analyze survey result data for Saratoga Library and provide recommendations to the Library District as appropriate  Interior Space Budget a. Provide recommendations based on survey results regarding the $200,000 interior space budget; (i.e., What’s a great fit for the community?)  Library Card Membership a. Recommend opportunities to reach the goal to issue library cards to at least 85 percent of Saratoga and Monte Sereno’s population  Other Topics a. Serve as contest judges b. Procedure review (e.g., revising the Community Room sign-up policy) c. Visit other County library commissions & JPA meetings d. Attend annual Friends and Commissioner forum CURRENT MEMBERSHIP Name Term End City Email Anandi Krishnamurthy 9/30/2018 akrishnamurthy@saratoga.ca.us Flora Hoffman 9/30/2019 fhoffman@saratoga.ca.us Karen Burley 9/30/2020 kburley@saratoga.ca.us Steven White, Monte Sereno Representative 9/30/2021 swhite@saratoga.ca.us Robert Gulino 9/30/2021 rgulino@saratoga.ca.us Saratoga Library Commission Minutes - Page 1 of 4 Minutes Saratoga Library Commission Regular Meeting December 19, 2017 Call to Order Chair Burley called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. in the Saratoga Library Community Room 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: Emily Lo, Chris Brown, Michael Eitner, Alice Patrick, Rita Wang, Crystal Bothelio Oral Communications on Non-Agendized Items None Approval of Minutes: Draft minutes for the October 24, 2017 GULINO/WHITE MOVED TO APPROVE THE DRAFT MINUTES FOR THE OCTOBER 24, 2017. MOTION PASSED. AYES: BURLEY, GULINO, HOFFMAN, KRISHNAMURTHY, WHITE. NOES: NONE. ABSTAIN: NONE. ABSENT: NONE. Agenda Items 1. Review of Draft 2018 Work Plan, Consider 2017 Accomplishments Summary: Every year, the City Council considers and authorizes Commission work plans. Typically, the Commission also presents progress on existing work plan items. The Council review of work plans typically happens in the beginning of the calendar year. The Commissions are tentatively scheduled to present their work plans during a study session on March 5, 2018. Action: Review and finalize the draft 2018 work plan, identify Library Commission accomplishments to be highlighted. The Commission reviewed the draft 2018 work plan and considered 2017 accomplishments to share with the City Council. The Commission agreed to the following changes: Key Points of Work Plan Revised Language: 1. Support library events and programs 2. Promote library events and programs; engage in information sharing with library and public 3. Identify opportunities to partner with West Valley College 4. Help increase the number of residents with library cards 5. Provide feedback on interior space review Topics in Detail, revise item A to: Support Library Event and Programs. Revise Topics in Detail A, II to: Support and promote events, such as trivia events Saratoga Library Commission Minutes - Page 2 of 4 Vice Chair Hoffman and Commissioner Gulino volunteered to review the work plan and make final adjustments to the verbiage. The Commission agreed and scheduled final review of the work plan at the February 2018 meeting. The Commission discussed recent accomplishments, which included: - Support for library card outreach at events, such as Saratoga Farmers Market and Saratoga Movie Nights - Junior Achievement/Library collaboration - Collaboration with West Valley College for Thinking Money Exhibit; ongoing discussions with West Valley College on collaboration opportunities - Promotion of Library events and programs - Development of volunteer project ideas - Trips to see other District libraries and meetings with other Library Commissions - Recommendations and feedback on pilot student ID card/library card program 2. Support for Library Goals/Efforts Action: Discuss how the Library Commission can help support the goals and activities of the Library. The Commission discussed additional ways that it can support the efforts of the Library. Community Librarian Michael Eitner shared that the Library has had a difficult time reaching people who are 25 to 40 years old. Additionally, fewer Monte Sereno residents have library cards than Saratoga residents. The Commission could help identify strategies for reaching these audiences. The Commission brainstormed ways to reach residents ages 25 to 40 and residents of Monte Sereno. 3. Library Card Promotion Action: Discuss Library Commission promotion of Library Card signups. Chair Burley requested that any opportunities to help promote the event, such as attending community events with Library staff, be passed along to the Commission. 4. Meeting with Other Library Commissions Summary: In the past, members of the Saratoga Library Commission have attended meetings of other city Library Commissions, such as the City of Cupertino. Action: Discuss opportunities to meet with other Library Commissions. These meetings would be subject to Brown Act requirements. Chair Burley discussed recent visits to other District libraries and Commissions, as well as plans to visit the Gilroy Library. Deputy County Librarian Chris Brown suggested visiting the Los Altos Library. 5. Support for Silicon Valley Reads Action: Discuss opportunities for the Library Commission to support Silicon Valley Reads. Saratoga Library Commission Minutes - Page 3 of 4 Community Librarian Michael Eitner provided an overview of plans for Silicon Valley Reads. 6. West Valley College Collaboration Summary: One of the Commission work plan items includes identifying opportunities to collaborate with West Valley College. Action: Discuss opportunities to collaborate with West Valley College. Chair Burley shared that West Valley College would like to partner with Saratoga Library on a crochet coral reef project to engage the public in the areas of mathematics, marine biology, handicraft, and community art. Through the project, people crochet pieces of a coral reef installation that would be displayed at West Valley College in Fall 2019. 7. Commissioner Led Events: Junior Achievement Event in April Action: Discuss a Junior Achievement event to be led by the Library Commission in April 2018. The Commission discussed coordination of a Junior Achievement event planned for April 2018. The program will include 6 1-hour sessions over the course of 3 weekends and will teach students about handling money. 8. Community News & Trends Summary: Share news and trends within the community. None Reports 1. Nancy Howe, Santa Clara County Librarian Deputy County Librarian Chris Brown reported on behalf of Nancy Howe. He shared information about Silicon Valley Reads; new free online resources t help veterans and their families transition from military to civilian life; access to Fold3 database with over 500 million records of military photos, official documents, and records; Listening to Trump’s America speaker series; holiday book gift guide; access to Consumer Reports; and expansion of Saratoga Library and Woodland Library hours. 2. Michael Eitner, Saratoga Community Librarian Michael Eitner also shared information about expanded Library Hours and a celebration for the new hours. He also shared information about the Library wayfinding project and recruitment of a Children’s Supervising Librarian. 3. Alice Patrick, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries Alice Patrick shared information about development of a new facility use agreement with the City for the Book-Go-Round building; installation of new carpet in the Book-Go-Round and other minor improvements; Book-citywide membership mailing; updated Book-Go-Round website; and Thanksgiving holiday sales. Saratoga Library Commission Minutes - Page 4 of 4 4. Saratoga Library Teen Advisory Board Rita Wang shared information about Teen Advisory Board events. 5. Karen Burley, Library Commission Chair No report 6. Crystal Bothelio, Saratoga Deputy City Manager Crystal Bothelio shared information about the City’s new website, Neighborhood Watch grant, changes to regulations of marijuana, and Living Room Conversations. Council Member Emily Lo shared information about the City’s newsletters. Summarize Action Items None Agenda Items for Next Meeting - 2018 Work Plan - Library District Year End Service Report Adjournment Chair Burley adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. Minutes respectfully submitted: Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager City of Saratoga DRAFT 2018 LIBRARY COMMISSION WORK PLAN & MEMBERSHIP KEY POINTS OF WORK PLAN 1. Support library events and programs 2. Promote library events and programs; engage in information sharing with library and public 3. Identify continuing opportunities to partner with West Valley College 4. Help increase the number of residents with library cards 5. Provide feedback on interior space enhancement ($200,000 funds) TOPICS IN DETAIL A. Support Library Events and Programs I. Attend library events as Commissioners and/or participants (eg, Silicon Valley Reads programs, trivia events, etc.) II. Volunteer to assist library staff at library events III. Volunteer at outreach programs (eg, Saturday Farmers Market, Movie Nights, Blossom Festival) to increase number of card holders to 85% of Saratoga and Monte Sereno residents B. Promote library events and programs; engage in Information sharing with the library and the public I. Work with Diane Roche (County marketing person) II. Spread awareness via our networks of library events and encourage attendance (for example, post in Nextdoor Saratoga, post on Facebook page, tell our Book Clubs, etc.) III. Update Saratoga Newspaper of upcoming library events IV. Write an article for Saratoga Source (monthly e-newsletter) or Saratoga Newspaper to feature library program(s) V. Create email campaigns to reach specific populations (such as parents, youth, seniors, etc.) to tout Library and its programs and new offerings (for example, Consumer Reports is now available on line!) VI. Provide recommendations to library staff at Commission meetings. This would include ideas for programs that our community is interested in (eg, 3D printing); new trends, and upcoming community events where outreach might occur VII. Assist with tabling at outreach events VIII. Attend annual Friends and Commissioner forum IX. Visit other County Library Commission and JPA meetings C. Identify continuing opportunities to partner with West Valley College I. Work on 2018 – 2019 Coral Reef Crochet Project (schedule viewing of Chasing Coral at Library, encourage crochet circles, attend seminars, help with displays) D. Help increase the number of residents with library cards I. Volunteer at outreach programs E. Provide feedback on interior space enhancement ($200,000 funds) Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga January 2018 Commission Report Nancy Howe, County Librarian 15th ANNUAL FRIENDS, FOUNDATION, ENDOWMENTS & COMMISSIONERS FORUM Saturday, February 3, 2018 9am –12:30pm Includes Lunch 1370 Dell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008 BRIDGING THE DIVIDE: LISTENING TO TRUMP’S AMERICA JOE SIMITIAN, COUNTY SUPERVISOR For many living in Santa Clara County, the 2016 Presidential election results came as a shock. What did we miss? To get answers, County Supervisor Joe Simitian had over 100 conversations outside of California stating, “My goal was to listen, learn and understand. And I learned a lot.” Find out what he heard from America beyond the Bay Area. Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga DATA-DRIVEN LIBRARIES MARC FUTTERMAN, CEO OF CIVIC TECHNOLOGIES With approximately 10,000 individuals visiting our libraries every day, it’s easy to make assumptions about our patrons and what’s important to them. Are our assumptions correct? Civic Technologies worked with SCCLD to validate information through data collection. Learn what the data tells us. RSVP: Tracy Ellenberger (408) 293-2326 X 3093 tellenberger@sccl.org Silicon Valley Reads 2018 – Full Slate of Books for Silicon Valley Reads 2018 Officially Announced Silicon Valley Reads 2018, Santa Clara County’s premiere community engagement program has selected the three books for children and teens that in different ways talk about caring for others. All three titles relate to the theme “No Matter What: Caring, C oping, Compassion” and are companions to the two already announced books for adult readers – My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward by Mark Lukach and Goodbye, Vitamin by Rachel Khong. Each year, Silicon Valley Reads identifies books for young people that will encourage families to read together and discuss how the chosen theme is rel evant to their lives. The goal is to promote reading and appreciation of literature while sparking conversations within the family about values and important regional or societal issues. The 2018 companion selections are: Mango, Abuela, and Me by Meg Medina Pre-K to Grade 3. When Mia's Abuela comes to live with Mia and her family, she helps her learn English while Mia learns Spanish, both with the help of a parrot named Mango. Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones by Wendelin Van Draanen Grades 4-7. An imaginative middle school boy who takes refuge in the fantastical stories he writes maneuvers past a nosy girl at his school who follows him around, trying to figure out what he is writing and why he prefers being alone. By the author of the Sammy Keyes mysteries. Not If I See You First by Eric Lindstrom Teens. Demanding to be treated the same as everyone else in spite of her blindness, Parker doles out tough-love advice to her peers, refuses to cry after losing her father and stubbornly shuns a boy who broke her heart years earlier. Mango, Abuela, and Me will be featured in story times at public libraries throughout Santa Clara County in February and March. “When a community reads together, it becomes a place where more understanding and empathy are possible. It becomes a kinder place for people to live,” said author Meg Medina. Authors Wendelin Van Draanen and Eric Lindstrom will each visit several public schools in Santa Clara County during February and March for educational presentations about their books and writing careers, and appear at public libraries. Altogether, more than 100 free public activities will be offered, including author talks, panel discussions, an art exhibit, films and children’s activities. For more information, visit www.sccl.org/svr. Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga Silicon Valley Reads Kick Off Event- SAVE THE DATE Silicon Valley Reads is an annual event sponsored by the Santa Clara County Library District, Santa Clara County Office of Education and San José Public Library. The 2018 program kicks off on Thursday, Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m. at De Anza College with authors Mark Lukach and Rachel Khong interviewed live on stage by Mercury News columnist Sal Pizarro. Student eLibrary Card Update This Fall, SCCLD initiated a unique student eLibrary Card program with several school districts. Starting with the Saratoga Union School District, Campbell Union School District and Cupertino High School in the Fremont Union School District, to date we’ve registered approximately 9,000 students with a Santa Clara County Library District eLibrary Card. What makes this program unique is that we are able to work directly with the school districts to provide their students with a public library card. In addition, we have created a digital or eLibrary card for the students so they have access to all of the online materials, research, resources and services SCCLD has to offer. Students can access their library account from home, school or anywhere they have an electronic device and internet co nnection. The added benefit is that there are never any late fees or due dates to remember. When a lending period is up, the content automatically disappears from their device. We will continue in January 2018, with Milpitas Unified School District as the next school district to join the program. New Year, New Extended Hours WOODLAND CELEBRATION: Join us on Sunday, Jan 7 at 2pm for a community celebration of the new Sunday hours at Woodland Library. Enjoy an afternoon of fun for the whole family with entertainment by Mr. SHAP, a magician and balloon artist extraordinaire! Woodland Library 1975 Grant Avenue, Los Altos 94024 Sunday, Jan 7 at 2pm Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga SARATOGA CELEBRATION: Come to the Saratoga Library on Tuesday, Jan 22 at 10:30am to celebrate the newly expanded hours! Featuring Dr. Scorch who will demonstrate a series of engaging combustion reactions involving various salts, metals and liquids, it’s sure to be a “blast” for all ages! Saratoga Library 13650 Saratoga Avenue, Saratoga 95070 Tue, Jan 22 at 10:30am Industry Trends & Information: Emilio Estevez’s ‘The Public’ to Open Santa Barbara International Film Festival Emilio Estevez’s “The Public” will open the 33rd annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival on Wednesday, Jan. 31 at the Arlington Theatre. Directed, written by, and starring Estevez, the film — which will make its worldwide premiere at SBIFF — also stars Taylor Schilling, Alec Baldwin, Jena Malone, and Jeffrey Wright. Gabrielle Union, Christian Slater, Che “Rhymefest” Smith, Jacob Vargas, and Michael K. Williams are also featured in the film. “The Public” is set in the Midwest during a brutal cold front, which prompts a group of homeless library patrons who refuse to leave Cincinnati’s downtown public library at closing time when they learn that emergency shelters have reached capacity. As a nonviolent act of civil disobedience escalates into a stand-off with law enforcement officials, issues such as homelessness, mental illness, and drug addiction are explored. Watch the official trailer below. The 2018 Santa Barbara International Film Festival runs from Wednesday, Jan. 31 to Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018. Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga http://variety.com/2017/film/news/emilio-estevez-the-public-to-open-santa-barbara- international-film-festival-1202631574/ This film is timely, relevant in Santa Clara County and raises questions about how communities will serve the homeless, including the use of library buildings a s shelters. As an example, in late December 2017, three Bay Area libraries remained open overnight to serve as warming shelters for homeless (Antioch, 2 locations in San Jose) as temperatures dropped to near freezing levels. We know that our libraries serve as welcoming spaces for all during open hours but this raises the question of our position when it comes to the safety and well-being of our community, including the homeless. It’s a topic worthy of further exploration and discussion. Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga February 2018 Commission Report Nancy Howe, County Librarian Silicon Valley Reads 2018 Each year, the Silicon Valley Reads team chooses a theme that will engage our community in conversation about an issue relevant to our region. For 2018, the theme No Matter What: Caring, Coping, Compassion is about Caregiving . With a successful kick-off on Feb 1 featuring our two main authors in conversation with Mercury News columnist, Sal Pizzaro, we are off to a great start! There are over 100 events planned throughout February and March. We hope you will be able to join us for multiple events and we encourage you to attend with family and friends. To see the full calendar of free public events in February and March throughout Santa Clara County Library District, visit www.sccl.org/svr. Food for Fines- Spring 2018 For the month of April, SCCLD will test out a one-month pilot program offering amnesty of up to $100 in overdue fines in exchange for a food donation. Our goal is to give patrons a simple way to clear their records and welcome them back to the library—especially those in our community with limited funds who are the most negatively impacted. For those owing $20 or more, it is an opportunity to return to a borrowing status so that they can once again become active library users. SCCLD will be working with Second Harvest Food Bank to collect food donations in exchange for waiving their current fines. While many organizations collect food donations during the holidays, hunger is issue in our community that is year-round. By offering our pilot in April, we also hope to generate much needed food for Santa Clara County. Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga Joint Powers Authority Board Meeting Update The development plan for 1344 Dell Avenue was approved by the JPA on Thur, Jan 25, 2018. The JPA purchased the property at 1344 Dell Avenue in Campbell in 2011. The purpose was two-fold: to provide ample parking for staff at 1370 Dell Avenue Services and Support Center (SSC) and to provide space for additional staff as the Library’s program expanded. The building needs to be renovated to make it suitable for Library staff and functions. SSC provides support services for all eight Library locations and is currently at maximum capacity accommodating administrative services, material circulation/processing/shipping, warehouse, support staff, IT, children/teen/adult services, program management and bookmobile operations. 1344 Dell Avenue plans include construction of a 12,000 ft., 2-story building that will provide SSC with room for long-term growth, much needed meeting space for the Reading Program, and IT staff and services including a backup generator to keep our entire network, including our website and in-library wifi, available during a power outage. This recommended option allows for the largest building size without requiring a separate parking garage, provides sufficient parking for staff and events, meets the long-term needs of the Library District, while providing flexibility of space for growth, and/or revenue options. Santa Clara County Library District Foundation Fundraiser During the months of February-April, when you dine at the California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) located in the Westfield Valley Fair Mall and mention the Santa Clara County Library District Foundation Fundraiser, 20% of your purchase will be donated to the SCCLD Foundation. The SCCLD Foundation is critical in supporting district-wide literacy programs including the Bookmobile and the Reading Program. Treat yourself, family and friends to a nice meal at CPK at the Valley Fair Mall and help promote literacy in Santa Clara County! Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga LIBRARY TRENDS: The Case Against Library Fines— According to the Head of the New York Public Library There’s no doubt that we are currently living in a fractured world, one in which the divide between rich and poor is widening, opportunities for the disenfranchised are declining, and the lines between fact and fiction are increasingly blurred. Public libraries are on the front lines every day, combatting these threats to our democracy. Whether loaning wi-fi hotspots to give patrons access to the internet and help close the digital divide, helping immigrants learn English, offering free citizenship classes, providing early literacy programs to close the reading gap, or simply loaning books (and, yes, people still read books—circulation at The New York Public Library went up 7% last year over the previous year), libraries ensure that no one—regardless of beliefs or background—faces barriers to learning, growing, and strengthening our communities. It is because of this role, so crucial to our democracy of informed citizens, that I and many others at libraries across the country have been seriously evaluating the complex and long- standing issue of library fines – and whether to do away with them. For many families across the US, library fines are a true barrier to access. While relatively small library fines have been a punchline in pop culture over the years (Jerry Seinfeld’s “library cop” is an icon, for example), the fact is that for many families across the US, library fines are a true barrier to access. At The New York Public Library, $15 in accrued fines prohibits one from checking out materials. The reason for this policy may be obvious—it’s incentive to get books returned and back on our shelves—but is it really effective? For those who can afford the fines, paying a small late fee is no problem, so the fines are not a particularly strong incentive. On the other hand, for those who can’t afford the fines, they have a disproportionately negative impact. At our 125th Street Library in Harlem, for instance, a young mother tried to check out a wi -fi hotspot so her daughter could do her homework. Homeless, the family couldn’t afford broadband internet, and her daughter’s grades suffered. Unfortunately, her library card was blocked, not because the family was irresponsible, but because one night, they were abruptly moved from one shelter to another, and in their haste to leave, they left behind a library book and DVD. The fines accumulated quickly, and without any way to pay them, their only hope for internet access was no longer available. Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga Our branch managers have the authority to use their good judgment to waive fines, and in this case, that’s exactly what happened. But that piecemeal, personal approach isn’t a solution. In October, The New York Public Library, along with the Brooklyn Public Library and Queens Library, took a step in the right direction, offering a one-time fine amnesty for kids and teens. All students got a fresh start, no questions asked, ho pefully prompting them to return and use our array of free resources. Kids rekindled their relationship with reading, learning, and libraries after we offered the amnesty. One month in, we saw successes. About 41,000 kids and teens, or 10% of those who previously had fines, used their library cards to access library resources. Of those 41,000, 11,000 had blocked cards or a lapsed relationship with the library, meaning they hadn’t used the library for at least a year. So we know 11,000 kids and teens have rekindled their relationship with reading, learning, and libraries one month after we offered the amnesty. We will continue to monitor this, as we expect numbers to continue to increase as we continue to get the word out about the program. While I am proud of this initiative, it is a one-time solution to a problem that is not going away. Before the fine forgiveness program, at The New York Public Library, 20% of our 400,000 juvenile and young adult patrons had blocked library cards; nearly half of those were concentrated in the poorest quartile of our branches. In addition, we know the heartbreaking truth: that there are families who refuse to even use the library for fear of accumulating fines. These realities have prompted several library systems to experiment with fine elimination over the last few years. The relatively small Stark County District Library system in Ohio, as one example, waived fines in 2014, and one year in, saw positive results – an 11% increase in circulation, an increase in items checked out, and no significant increase in lost items, those never returned. The Columbus Metropolitan Library announced a fine -free 2017. Just this month, the Yankton Community Library in South Dakota—inspired by our efforts in New York—decided to experiment with fine-free borrowing. And the Omaha Public Library recently announced it is exploring the possibility of fine free borrowing in its system. In 2011, The New York Public Library launched a program called MyLibraryNYC to provide fine-free borrowing to students at eligible NYC public schools. Kids in the program borrow 37% more materials than kids who are not in the program; teens 35% more. At the same time, the number of lost items represents a small percentage of all items checked out as part of the program, showing that kids are indeed bringing the books back. Positive test cases like this show that fine-free lending is an experiment worth broadening. I would like to lead the way, but for large urban systems, the lost revenue would be significant, and a serious issue that must be addressed before we can move forward. While library systems have many sources of funding, the fact is fines do contribute (sometimes millions of dollars) and that needs to be addressed. Serving the unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County and the cities of Campbell | Cupertino | Gilroy | Los Altos | Los Altos Hills | Milpitas | Monte Sereno | Morgan Hill | Saratoga What is truly the greater moral hazard? Having fines or not having fines? Over the next year, I plan to meet with my counterparts at library systems across the US to discuss this issue, and develop innovative ideas that would allow systems big and small to eliminate this barrier to access. I hope that we can count on our partners in government and on the private side — those who support early literacy, the end of the digital divide, and opportunity for all—to work with us, perhaps to help libraries recoup lost revenue and examine eliminating library fi nes. Support from the JPB Foundation, which works to improve quality of life for low-income people, is what allowed us to do New York City’s one -time amnesty. Innovative, consistent support could ensure that financial hardships do not prohibit a family from taking advantage of a public resource built to help them. I understand there are some who will balk at this experiment, wondering if the elimination of fines poses a “moral hazard”? To be clear, I’m not advocating a system with zero accountability. Patrons would need to return their items before checking out new ones, and still pay for lost items. I’m advocating a system in which a family does not need to choose between dinner and using the public library. And so I must ask—what is truly the greater moral hazard? Having fines or not having fines? In my view, teaching kids that the library is not an option for the poorest among them is absolutely unacceptable. 1 SARATOGA LIBRARY REPORT January 2018 Mike Eitner, Community Librarian STATISTICS November 2016 November 2017 December 2016 December 2017 Total Circulation 89,741 85,452 93,611 89,443 Adult/Teen Circulation 42,725 44,513 49,976 48,871 Children’s Circulation 47,016 40,939 43,632 40,572 Use of E-Book Collection (OverDrive Vendor) 2,396 2,379 2,671 2,831 Use of Downloadable Audio Books (OverDrive Vendor) 1,082 1,369 1,046 1,403 Total Number of Programs 51 52 75 55 Programs Total Attendance 2,080 2,977 2,575 1,729 Unique WiFi Users 4,118 4,973 New Library Cards Issued 167 162 259 162 Gate Count: Library Use 33,396 30,145 33,064 30,864 Outreach Events 3 3 1 - Outreach Total Attendance 126 106 40 - Volunteer Hours 1,554 1,354 1,289 1,160 WAYFINDING COMES TO SARATOGA LIBRARY With generous support from the Friends of the Saratoga Libraries, Saratoga Library is in the midst of installing a wayfinding system to improve patron experience. Once completed, the system will allow patrons to navigate the library with ease and confidence. Below are two examples of the collection signs that have been installed. There are more signs to install including replacing the stack-end signs. 2 SPOTLIGHT ON FEBRUARY PROGRAMS Children Tween Gift Craft: Duct Tape Roses, Monday, February 12, 4:00 pm Show off your artistic skills and create a unique gift to give (or just keep for yourself), using colorful duct- tape. All supplies provided. This program is for ages 10-14. Chinese New Year Craft, Thursday, February 15, 4:00 pm Celebrate the Year of the Dog with a colorful Chinese New Year’s craft. All ages welcome. Happy Birds, Saturday, February 17, 3:00 pm They ride scooters, they sing songs, they play basketball, they’re parrots? Prepare to be amazed by these clever, colorful, incredible birds. This program is for all ages. Teens Planning College Visits, Saturday, February 3, 10:00 am Visiting a college is the best way to gauge whether it is a strong potential fit. In this workshop , we will discuss strategies on researching colleges and understanding what makes a college a good fit, as well as creating a logical college visit plan, and what to look for on college tours. This presentation is for high school students and their parents. Teen Coffeehouse, Friday, February 9, 6:30 pm Teens: do you sing, dance, play an instrument or are you creative in another way? Sign up to perform at Coffeehouse, our open mic night just for teens. Teen performers only, but adoring audiences welcome. Performers sign up here: http:/ / tinyurl.com/performs Adults Chemical Dependency, Tuesday, February 6, 7:00 pm Cristina Zadroga, PhD, manager of the Chemical Dependency Services for Kaiser Permanente in San Jose will discuss addiction and what help is available for loved ones battling addiction. Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body, Friday, February 9, 10:30 am At any age, there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health. These habits may also help to keep our brains healthy as we age and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline. This workshop covers four areas of lifestyle habits that are associated with healthy aging: • Cognitive activity • Physical health and exercise • Diet and nutrition • Social engagement 3 In each area, we will discuss what we know, drawing on current research, as well as what we can do — steps to take now to improve or maintain overall health in each area. Treasured Lands: A Photographic Odyssey through America’s National Parks, Monday, February 12, 7:00 pm An inspirational account of QT Luong's 20-year journey to photograph the 59 U.S. national parks in large format, from the origins of the project to the publication of his award -winning book. Gain photographic insights as you take an extensive look at wilderness adventures behind the images from Arctic Alaska to the volcanoes of tropical Hawaii. Creating Moments of Joy: The Untapped Potential of Caregiving, Friday, February 23, 10:30 a m The greatest gift you can give someone is your time. As scarce a commodity as that may be for you, it is even more precious for an aging parent or lo ved one. Yet far too many people embrace their caregiver role too late, seeing it only in its most negative terms and missing out on what might become some of life's most cherished memories. Don't wait until someone's deathbed to experience the "Aha!" moment of what matters in life. Gerontologist Esther Koch will help you tap into your potential to create moments of joy as a caregiver. For additional details about events, click on “Events” at www.sccl.org. 4 5 6 RECENT PROGRAMS Gift Wrapping Live History: Amelia Earhart Thank you Friends of the Saratoga Libraries for generously funding library programs and events! 1 SARATOGA LIBRARY REPORT February 2018 Mike Eitner, Community Librarian STATISTICS December 2016 December 2017 January 2017 January 2018 Total Circulation 93,611 89,443 92,176 95,203 Adult/Teen Circulation 49,976 48,871 48,654 50,361 Children’s Circulation 43,632 40,572 43,522 44,842 Use of E-Book Collection (OverDrive Vendor) 2,671 2,831 2.488 2,770 Use of Downloadable Audio Books (OverDrive Vendor) 1,046 1,403 1,214 1,514 Total Number of Programs 75 55 71 74 Programs Total Attendance 2,575 1,729 2,233 2,509 Unique WiFi Users 4,973 5,319 New Library Cards Issued 259 162 222 256 Gate Count: Library Use 33,064 30,864 32,970 35,058 Outreach Events 1 - 1 1 Outreach Total Attendance 40 - 82 118 Volunteer Hours 1,289 1,160 1,424 1,595 SING, PLAY, LEARN CONCERT WITH JIM GILL Children build early literacy skills through playing, dancing, and singing. Award- winning musician and author Jim Gill’s concert at the Saratoga Library is an excellent opportunity for family play! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun. The concert will start at 4:00 pm on Thursday, March 15. SPOTLIGHT ON MARCH PROGRAMS Children STEAM Saturday: The Column Challenge, Saturday, March 3, 3:00 pm Calling all future architects, engineers, scientists, and kids who like to crush things. Join us for the Column Challenge, and see if you and your team can build a strong, tall column like the Ancient Greeks and Romans. This program is for grades 4-8. Registration required. 2 Mr. Gumpy’s Outing Puppet Show, Friday, March 9, 10:30 am This show is a musical story about cooperation and friendship based on the book by John Burningham. Children will have the opportunity to create the characters and perform. It will be enlightening, playful, and full of surprises! Bilingual Mandarin Storytime, Tuesday, March 27, 11:00 am Children's Librarian Jean will read books, sing songs, create flannel board stories, perform finger plays, and lead craft projects. Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their parents and caretakers are welcome! 内容有图画书，童谣，绒布板故事，手指谣，逰戏和手工。歡迎幼兒們和家長, 保母一起來學! STEAM Days: Tangram Puzzles, Wednesday, March 28, 4:00 pm Use your creativity, logic and ingenuity to build different shapes and creatures from simple shapes. Adults Preserving Our Vision over the Years, Wednesday, March 7, 7:00 pm Learn how aging and diseases of our eyes can threaten our vision, and what you can do to preserve your most precious sense. Dr. Martin Fishman, a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Stanford Medical Center, will discuss common eye diseases, preventative measures, therapies, and the latest medical and surgical approaches to cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and other eye conditions. Growing Exotic Fruit, Tuesday, March 20, 7:00 pm Master Gardener Jamie Chen will discuss the exotic fruits she grows in Santa Clara County and how you can grow them too. Raptors, Friday, March 23, 11:00 am Join wild life photographer Joan Sparks on a journey to see the war lords of the air – owls, hawks, falcons, vultures, and eagles that also referred to as raptors. These birds of prey are superbly equipped for their lives as predators and swiftly carry out their roles given them by nature. Come and see these amazing birds that might call your backyard home. For additional details about events, click on “Events” at www.sccl.org. 3 4 5 RECENT PROGRAMS Valentine’s Day Craft Musical Tour of China Thank you Friends of the Saratoga Libraries for generously funding library programs and events! OUTREACH Saratoga Library staff visited the farmers’ market at West Valley College. CITY OF SARATOGA Memorandum To: Library Commission From: Crystal Bothelio, Deputy City Manager Date: December 19, 2017 Subject: Commission Report #SaratogaROCKS In January, the City started accepting reservations for #SaratogaROCKS kits. The kits contain everything residents need to participate in the City’s new rock painting program. Several U.S. communities have launched rock painting programs to encourage the public to engage in public art and build community. Through these programs, local organizers invite the public paint rocks, mark their name or a hashtag on the bottom of the rock, and then hide the rock in safe public places. The #SaratogaROCKS kits are available with a refundable deposit of $40 for 4 weeks at a time with the option to renew kit reservations. Rocks may be placed in City landscaped areas, such as around street trees, in City parks, or at the Civic Center. Artists are encouraged to mark their rocks with the hashtag #SaratogaROCKS and use the hashtag when sharing photos of roc ks they’ve created and found on social media. Paint the City Kickoff – March 24 Mark the Paint the City Kickoff on your calendar for Saturday, March 24 at 9:00 a.m. at the City Hall Lawn on the corner of Allendale and Fruitvale. Attendees will have the chance to meet the artists selected to paint the 7 utility box locations in Saratog a and preview the artwork. Saratoga State of the City – April 28 The City will be hosting the annual State of the City on April 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Saratoga Civic Theater. Learn about current City affairs and explore a resource fair featuring Saratoga service providers. More information will be available soon. Saratoga Safety Fair – May 20 Join the City for the Saratoga Safety Fair on Sunday, May 20 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at West Valley College. Get safety tips, meet professionals, and check out a resource fair featuring various safety-related products and services. #SaratogaROCKS Guidelines for City of Saratoga Rock Painting Paint, place, and post to let the world know that #SaratogaROCKS! Paint your own rocks or borrow a free #SaratogaROCKS kit from the City of Saratoga to get started. Place and find #SaratogaROCKS throughout the community and share your rocks and the ones you find on social media. Artwork: Your rock is your canvas! Explore and have fun. Artwork should not contain: political statements; profane or offensive content; or copyrighted or trademarked material. Please include the hashtag #SaratogaROCKS on your rock. Placement: After you have completed your masterpiece, place your rock in City landscaped areas, such as around street trees, in City parks, or at the Civic Center. Please do not place rocks on grass to avoid damage to lawn mowers or on street medians. Rocks may also be placed in publicly accessible landscaped areas on other property with property owner permission. Sharing: Let the world know that Saratoga rocks! Share photos of rocks you have painted or found on social media using the hashtag #SaratogaROCKS. Painting Kits: Rock painting kits are available to borrow from the City for free. Kits include everything you need: rocks, paint, brushes, markers, and sealant. Kits may be reserved for up to 4 weeks at a time. A deposit of $40 per kit is required and will be returned if the kit is brought back on time and undamaged. You may extend the deadline, if necessary. Information & Reservations: City of Saratoga | Crystal Bothelio 408.868.1269 | cbothelio@saratoga.ca.us www.saratoga.ca.us/rocks Paint the City Saratoga Utility Box Art Project CITY o f S ARATO G A CALIF O R N IA1956 For more information:www.saratoga.ca.us/paintthecity | 408.868.1269 KICKOFF EVENT Saturday, March 24, 2018, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Saratoga City Hall, Civic Center Lawn Corner of Fruitvale & Allendale Free parking West Valley College Lot 4 Kickoff the transformation of 7 plain utility box locations into works of art. • Meet the Saratoga artists selected to paint utility boxes • Preview the artwork • Enjoy light refreshments • Stop by the Saratoga Blossom Festival after the Kickoff Paint the City Saratoga Utility Box Art Project Utility Box Locations More Info: City of Saratoga, City Manager’s Office 13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga CA 95070 | 408.868.1269 www.saratoga.ca.us/paintthecity | cbothelio@saratoga.ca.us Loc 6 - Saratoga Ave & Fruitvale Ave Artist: Robin Sulic Loc 2 - Saratoga Ave & Bellgrove Cir Artist: Christina Xiao Loc 1 - Saratoga Ave & Cox Ave Artist: Connor Goudy Loc 7 - Congress Springs Park Artist: Shreyas Rana Loc 5 - Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd & Reid Ln Artist: Wendy Chang Loc 3 - Allendale Ave & Quito Rd Artist: Argonaut 5th Graders & Teachers Loc 4 - Fruitvale Ave & Allendale Ave Artist: Kelly Kim SaratogaSafety Fair Sunday, May 20, 2018 n 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. West Valley College n Campus Center 14000 Fruitvale Avenue Free Admission & Parking (Lot 5) Get safety tips n Meet the profession a l s n Check out services & p r o d u c t s About the Event: Resource Fair, including Safety-Related Products & Services Presentations on Crime Prevention & Home Safety Meet Members of Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office & Santa Clara County Fire Department The City of Saratoga and the Public Safety Task Force invite you to the CITY o f S ARATO G A CALIF O R N IA1956 More Information n Schedule n Resource Tables www.saratoga.ca.us/safetyfair n 408.868.1269