pages: CityCouncil/2009-06-16.pdf, 6
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CityCouncil | 2009-06-16 | 6 | Mayor Johnson stated people should be able to select books on the Library website. The Library Director stated the matter could be addressed in the future; currently, selection is restricted because of book size. Mayor Johnson inquired whether Contra Costa County has a Countywide library system, to which the Supervising Librarian responded in the affirmative, with the exception of Richmond. Councilmember Gilmore inquired where books are returned, to which the Supervising Librarian responded through the unit's slot. The Library Director stated the unit is tied into the library catalogue and checkout system; people can go on line and see what has been checked out and the due date. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired what is the size of the unit, to which the Supervising Librarian responded similar to a vending machine, just taller. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired where initial funding came from, to which the Library Director responded Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether maintenance costs would be absorbed by the Library, to which the Library Director responded in the affirmative. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired when the unit would be available, to which the Supervising Librarian responded within six months of ordering. Mayor Johnson inquired whether units have been placed at schools. The Library Director responded that she is not aware of any; stated text books might not fit and might weigh too much; most units are at transit hubs ; the intent is serve underserved populations because new library construction funding does not seem to be eminent. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS Regular Meeting 6 Alameda City Council June 16, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-06-16.pdf |