HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-03-04; City Council; 19335; Authorization to Apply for 2008-09 Grant for Public Library Staff Education Program and to Approriate Any Funds ReceivedCITY OF CARLSBAD - AGENDA BILL
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MTG. 3/4/08
DEPT. LIB
AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR THE
2008/09 GRANT FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY
STAFF EDUCATION PROGRAM & TO
APPROPRIATE ANY FUNDS RECEIVED
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution No. 2008-055 _ authorizing the Carlsbad City Library to apply for a
grant from the California State Library for the 2008/2009 Public Library Staff Education
Program, accepting any funds awarded and directing the City Finance Department to
appropriate the funds to the Library's Administration budget for tuition reimbursement.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The grant was developed by a team of public library directors and staff in response to the
results of a survey conducted in 1998 and seeks to address the formal library education
needs of California public library staff seeking a Master's degree in library and information
science. Eligible applicant libraries must apply for the grant funds on behalf of their staff that
qualify for tuition reimbursement under this program.
Carlsbad City Library has applied for and received grant money from this program for part
time library employees every year since its inception. Currently the Library has three
employees who were selected to received grant awards for this academic year.
The Carlsbad City Library has several employees who meet the eligibility for applying for the
grant and have expressed interest but have not yet submitted their application packets. Due
to the deadline for applications and the Council calendar, the Carlsbad City Library is
requesting at this time approval to apply for the grant money on behalf of those employees
who submit an application.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Awards will be made on a competitive basis and in amounts determined by actual tuition fees
for the academic year. If awarded the grant, the money will be sent to the City and the
Library Director together with Finance and Human Resources staff will be responsible for
administering the tuition reimbursement to the staff member(s) designated in the award letter
in accordance with the guidelines provided.
FOR CITY CLERKS USE ONLY.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
Applying for the grant does not qualify as a project under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378) and no environmental review is required.
EXHIBITS:
1. Resolution No. 2008-055 authorizing the application for a grant from the California
State Library for the 2008/2009 Public Library Staff Education Program, accepting any funds
awarded and directing appropriation of those funds to the proper account.
2. Memorandum from the State Librarian of California announcing the 2008/2009
program.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT: Heather Pizzuto - 760-602-2056- hpizz@ci.carlsbad.ca.us
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EXHIBIT # 1
1 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-055
2 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE
3 APPLICATION FOR A GRANT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
STATE LIBRARY FOR THE 2008/2009 PUBLIC LIBRARY
STAFF EDUCATION PROGRAM AND THE
5 | APPROPRIATION OF ANY FUNDS AWARDED
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WHEREAS, the Carlsbad City Library meets the eligibility criteria to
apply for funds under the 2008/2009 Public Library Staff Education Program; and
WHEREAS, the goals of the City Council and the objectives of the Library
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WHEREAS, the Carlsbad City Library has library school students who wish to
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compete for the tuition assistance funds.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
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Carlsbad, California as follows:15
16 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
17 2. That Library is authorized to apply to the California State Library for a
18 grant on behalf of these employees.
19 3. That any grant funds awarded are accepted and upon receipt by the City
20 Finance Department will be appropriated to the Library Administration Budget tuition
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a Regular Meeting of the City Council
of the City of Carlsbad on the 4th day of March, 2008, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Hall, Packard and Nygaard.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
Mayor
ATTEST:
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CALIFORNIA
STATE LIBRARY
MEMORANDUM
Date: January 7,2008
To: California Public Library Directors
California County Law Library Director ff "11 /7 .
From: Susan Hildreth, State Librarian of California
RE: 2008/09 Public Library Staff Education Program
I am pleased to announce the 2008/09 Public Library Staff Education Program. The
program, which was developed by a team of public library directors and staff, assists you
in your efforts to encourage existing staff members to pursue their MLIS degree. The
new program guidelines and application for this competitive tuition reimbursement grant
program are available on our website at
http://www.librarv.ca.gov/grants/lsta/lsta app 08 09.html.
After reviewing the information, please distribute this information to interested staff. Be
advised that although we have not yet received federal Library Services and Technology
Act funds for 2008/2009 to support this program, the necessary efforts are underway.
Also, due to potential budget reductions, we may need to reduce the number of new staff
members receiving funding. We will give priority to staff members already in the
program who are continuing in their efforts to obtain their degrees.
Thank you for your support of this program, and your assistance in recruiting the talented
men and women who will be staffing and leading our libraries in the future. If you have
any questions regarding this program or the application process, please contact Kathy
Low by e-mail at klow@library.ca.gov, or at (916) 653-6822.