Santa Rosa Library Advisory Board Meeting

Program Type:

Library & Community

Age Group:

Adult, Teens (Grades 7-12), Senior
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Program Description

Library Advisory Board

Members of the public are welcome to attend Library Advisory Board (LAB) meetings. Regional LABs serve to advise the Library Commission on issues affecting each branch.

To learn more about LABs including upcoming meetings visit: sonomalibrary.org/governance/lab


Public comment may be submitted in writing prior to the meeting or orally during the meeting.

  • Electronic Writing – Written comments may be submitted via email to to the Branch Manager. 
  • U.S. Mail – Written comments may be submitted via U.S. mail to the branch's mailing address. It is advised you consider normal delays in mail delivery when sending your written comment via U.S. mail.
  • Orally, Live – Oral comments may be given during the meeting.

Details

Agenda

Santa Rosa Library Advisory Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 @ 6:00 PM

Central Santa Rosa Library

211 E Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

 

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF March 29, 2023 and April 26, 2023

3. PUBLIC APPEARANCES

An opportunity for members of the public to address the Library Advisory and Friends’ Boards; times are limited to 3 minutes and may be changed at the Library Advisory Board’s discretion.

 

4. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS & INTRODUCTIONS

4.1 Guest: Pat Kuta, Sonoma County Public Library Foundation – about supporting the Roseland Library project and the Multicultural Center

4.2 Sonoma County Library’s New Website – request for public feedback - https://new.sonomalibrary.org/

4.3 Celebrate Pride with the Library, Saturday, June 3, Courthouse Square, Santa Rosa

 

5. ACTION ITEMS

5.1 Amendment of Bylaws regarding Recording Secretary – C. Denenholz

 

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS

6.1 Youth LAB Member Recruitment – P. Van Halsema

6.2 Hearn Project Update – Santa Rosa City Council Member Alvarez

6.3 LAB Vision and Goal Setting – P. Van Halsema

6.4 Is Northwest the best name for the Coddingtown Library? – S. Zimberoff

 

7. REPORTS

Reports and updates on library governance, management, programs, services and support group activities as well as City Council matters. All items are for discussion only.

7.1 LAB Members’ Reports

7.2 Youth Members’ Report

7.3 Friends of the Santa Rosa Library Report

7.4 Library Commissioners’ Report

7.5 Library Director’s Report

7.6 Feedback to Branch Managers’ Reports

7.7 City Council Liaison Report

 

8. ADVISORY BOARD INFORMATION ITEMS

An opportunity for Members to present brief, factual information about their library, respond to public comments, place items on the next agenda, or request information from the Library Commissioners, Director or Branch Managers.

 

9.  FOLLOW-UP & NEXT STEPS

 

A review of follow-up responsibilities for members and staff.

10.  ADJOURNMENT—Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, July 26, 2023 @ 6:00 PM at Rincon Valley