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Library Director recommending Chairman be authorized to sign Certification of Grant Award 40-6825 with the California State Library accepting $4,860 in grant funding to provide reimbursement for staff to pursue a library degree; and Budget Transfer increasing estimated revenue and appropriations for same. (4/5 vote required)
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve.
FUNDING: California State Library.
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BUDGET SUMMARY: |
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Total Estimated Cost |
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$ 4,860 |
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Funding |
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Budgeted |
$ |
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New Funding |
$ 4,860 |
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Savings |
$ |
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Other |
$ |
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Total Funding Available |
$ 4,860 |
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Change To Net County Cost |
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$ 0 |
Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost:
No Change to Net County Cost.
Reason for Recommendation:
The California State Library Public Library Staff Education Program encourages library staff members to pursue a Master's Degree in Library Science in order to advance the profession and to improve public library performance. Two of our library staff, Jan Robbins Worsnop and Katharine Miller, are currently enrolled in the graduate library program at San Jose State University, and have been awarded tuition reimbursement for 2007/2008 by the state Library for an amount not to exceed $4,860.
Action to be taken following Board approval:
1. Chair to sign Certification and Budget Transfer Request
2. Auditor to sign Financial Claim.
3. Library Director to administer grant.
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