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The staff representative said library directors at a regional Pacific Library Partnership meeting discussed the status of federal and state funds and that a state library representative provided no definitive answers. The library shared a memorandum circulated by the California Library Association and reported coverage in trade outlets; staff cited a Publishers Weekly article that described a rural West Virginia library operating on a budget under $100,000 that depends on IMLS funds for digital collections and public internet.

Staff emphasized that Mountain View’s operating budget remains stable this year, but warned the loss of federal or state support could be damaging for smaller jurisdictions that lack local revenue to replace grants. Staff said they will continue monitoring developments and circulating updates to trustees.

Ending: The library will keep trustees apprised by email of any legislative or funding changes that might affect services or require contingency planning.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 19, 2025 Board of Library Trustees","oneSentenceSummary","At the meeting staff reported uncertainty over Institute of Museum and Library Services funding and noted how potential cuts would disproportionately affect small and rural libraries that rely on federal/state funding for internet access and digital collections.","taxTitle","Mountain View, Santa Clara County, California","taxId",2861,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6537376,"Library leadership presents 'Shaping Our Library Tomorrow' action plan and continuous improvement priorities",1302,4410000,5712000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3588587-fb5d4905083df8d0d4116b6d9d45a11e&start=4410&end=5712","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3588587-fb5d4905083df8d0d4116b6d9d45a11e/thumbnail_4410000.jpg","/articles/6537376/Mountain-View/Santa-Clara-County/California/Library-leadership-presents-Shaping-Our-Library-Tomorrow-action-plan-and-continuous-improvement-priorities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6537376-0e732a9a59a1e12e10895895dea7734b/orig.mp4?Expires=1773573795&Signature=V7Dh8MMaL19SaFsCjiZkjsxLxlAMNwXXCp2eZj8DHlDX9MYDdKzSd1G20sY01ChO4fKDsj9mc-4Q~NQbIbWqejsqBeLp7lplaoR1V0Z-dZcdRJ0ufuCxSkdckpv-4fjUzHwAbNq~5t-kzPTlYxr-iwoWLd2VPXpV0UqTBIFtU0Lu2LleHHpF0AeWDA9MxOeeEgSnZD7l02pjA85jUVt4AjUUoh8PIwg-CnEgKcMCs-mqxeW6gHJWDvkhXNKLSZhFHkZKFbG4eprqYJNlH6MB~g~p5rvOdAkqWz5aNE-~7hhIt22uCVR8hGrgxINEIKB7nUUri2HcfOvXHz7ke1ohHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Library staff presented the department’s “Shaping Our Library Tomorrow” action plan, a nine-month initiative intended to align internal operations, staff engagement and community services with city strategic priorities.

The staff representative said the process began in July 2024 and included division-level staff engagement sessions, stakeholder analysis and a SWOT exercise that resulted in a prioritized list of initiatives. Staff described four key initiative areas: (1) employee engagement and development (including cross-divisional committees and professional development), (2) an hourly opportunity program to identify career pathways and training for hourly employees, (3) safety and security (updated in-charge binders, police department training sessions, facility improvements such as lighting), and (4) program and service excellence (improving technology infrastructure, pursuing an automated materials handling system request in next year’s budget, and improving Wi‑Fi/printing services).

The presenter said department values were revised to align with city values and that the action plan’s initiatives will be incorporated in fiscal year 2025–26 department goals. Staff cited recent steps already taken: an external consultant review of internal workflows related to acquisitions and cataloging, an updated in-charge binder with training, and staff attendance at professional conferences that fed program ideas back into local services.

Ending: Staff invited trustees to request clarifications or follow-up meetings; staff said many initiatives will be phased into the coming fiscal year and will return in departmental goal reports.","Library staff summarized a nine-month department improvement process that produced a multi-initiative action plan focusing on employee engagement, an hourly opportunity program, safety and security, and program/service excellence.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6537381,"Library staff outline youth collections, bookmobile stops and summer programs",3044,472000,3516000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3588587-fb5d4905083df8d0d4116b6d9d45a11e&start=472&end=3516","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3588587-fb5d4905083df8d0d4116b6d9d45a11e/thumbnail_472000.jpg","/articles/6537381/Mountain-View/Santa-Clara-County/California/Library-staff-outline-youth-collections-bookmobile-stops-and-summer-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6537381-2861ce84f565e30469a08e89547b6d2f/orig.mp4?Expires=1773573795&Signature=czNxyxJL087DCwgC1YQfteO~DLOz5lF5fMP6wJQLtXFcl51fD8dczyd68HbsQ8SOm-XSiJTOEGrUiV2OgFsztZQb~Qe9iHUPLlExN7z~vuBZTu7rwrx2WGPX9FicQ8BmW9guwbTYmHlnmzQFOify3TVJ45Q8ZeKKW9fXpGWl~vZE-CzGY8GvKlA4jbrYYD91ptyRAP6INtntVO8YXhs7Qxk~fkPb8tWzeViZ43ca~8ggOMsJnBUa5jm-7LWKF9bw~Bs0875vOF297f916OT03~7RQrq5jqfQMy93DEYQB52jwApNZE-Py-GuHCiJ87u2kHf88TmQoppkvv0b6ZcoHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","During the board meeting staff from youth and outreach services outlined multiple ongoing and planned initiatives for children and teens, including targeted collection expansion, bookmobile stops and a variety of summer programs.

Julie Jackson, part-time librarian and the youth collection selector, said she has taken on selection responsibilities since November 2023 and is focusing on three priorities: expanding holiday displays to include Lunar New Year, Día de los Muertos, Ramadan/Eid and Diwali; growing the world-language holdings (noting especially high turnover in Japanese and Korean titles); and creating a dedicated “read-along” picture book section (audio-enabled picture books). Jackson said, “I’ve been with the library for 16 years” and explained the read-alongs cost roughly $60 each and circulate at high rates, which motivated plans for a separate shelf to make them easier for families to find.

Rick Hanson, who oversees outreach services including the homebound program and digital collections, described the homebound delivery as a resident-only service for people with short- or long-term mobility challenges. Hanson said deliveries are typically once a month, usually the last Friday, and patrons receive selections they request or that staff select by genre; the program recently moved from using Friends of the Library bags to zipper bags branded with the library logo to improve privacy. He also summarized digital offerings (e-books and audiobooks via the Libby/OverDrive apps) and a literacy-support program called Pages and Paws that pairs children with therapy dogs.

Senior librarian Renee Tang reviewed the bookmobile’s second summer of service and new or experimental stops: a regular stop timed with summer camp pickups at Rengstorf Park, a rotation that will include the Magical Bridge playground with full story times, evening stops at Castro Park to better reach Spanish-speaking and lower-income neighborhoods, and periodic visits to Hope Services for disabled adults. Tang said the bookmobile will continue visits to senior living facilities, Move Mountain View safe parking lots, and reserve space for special pop-ups such as a teddy-bear tea party.

Staff also highlighted teen-focused work: a one-time listening session called “Library Vibe Check” to gather teen input and a new mentorship program, “Amplify Teen Voices,” that pairs teen program creators with librarian mentors; staff reported 12 applications in the first month. Other summer offerings described include STEAM Fridays, supervised teen volunteers for programs, Dungeons & Dragons sessions for teens, and a scratch-off summer reading tracker the library printed for distribution; staff purchased an extra 2,000 trackers (cost of the extra run was $250) to give to Mountain View Whisman School District elementary students through school librarians.

Programs aimed at neurodivergent patrons include a social story (a simple visual guide that explains what to expect during a library visit) and weekly sensory story time with dimmed lights, visual schedules and wiggle seats; staff reported regular attendees show increased verbal interaction and peer social skills. Renee Kitson and Annika (presenters identified in the meeting) described these programs and said they are designed for broad accessibility.

Ending: Staff said they will track attendance and feedback over the summer and report results back to the board as part of ongoing program evaluation.","Mountain View library staff presented plans to expand youth collections, continue and adjust bookmobile stops, and roll out multiple summer programs, including inclusive sensory story times and teen initiatives.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6537386,"Library trustees approve minutes and accept donation of 3D printer from Jinkspot",0,1569000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3588587-fb5d4905083df8d0d4116b6d9d45a11e&start=1569&end=1569","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3588587-fb5d4905083df8d0d4116b6d9d45a11e/thumbnail_1569000.jpg","/articles/6537386/Mountain-View/Santa-Clara-County/California/Library-trustees-approve-minutes-and-accept-donation-of-3D-printer-from-Jinkspot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6537386-d4627b9cfb39a4a6c5190612b02e0b13/orig.mp4?Expires=1773573795&Signature=aKiODo~J0ar6XmC5Y-e3K-~AOdsCpA9168F98s7fAdZMu06grB3jVpLZ5LYRzgXcDvsFp0pOXsoDocdSzL3DlL0Q2XNiXLpY3VXszlswmbJeGT7vqvVAMxzG2aQGJF~4xSSCW3gAr4uft~cVuP59MfJ9xHameAkRFMTQ8cx2FUODCWOpLigPeu9qcWDKBNaJpt-A55bpeZUiGvvzPaG9arTNWNb5gJAqiaZ4k4aCgkyxuEID195Z9xFJkmeL55jT2UoL6vhQKBXRjTjbDY0gSmqOfwXrNtk00ntSR5~mF3q-AhwNLZkOK4BYpJXGnrJmUo4kslDKxFIqXfA1DBor7w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mountain View Library Board of Trustees members voted unanimously to approve the April 21, 2025 meeting minutes and to accept a donated 3D printer from the company Jinkspot.

The votes came during the regular board meeting after staff described the donation and the library’s occasional 3D-printing classes. The board moved and seconded both procedural items without extended discussion; the board then recorded voice approvals from each trustee present.

Board members said the library staff conducts vetting of donations before items reach the board for approval. A trustee asked why gifts require board approval; staff replied that trustees rarely oppose vetted donations but the review exists to ensure appropriateness, especially for donations that could raise property or long-term maintenance concerns.

The donation was described in the meeting packet as intended to support programming and instruction; staff said they will identify supplies and scheduling needs before the new printer goes into public use. The library noted it runs periodic 3D-printing workshops for all ages but had no specific upcoming class schedule at the time of the meeting.

Votes at a glance:
- Motion: Approve minutes for the April 21, 2025 meeting. Outcome: approved (unanimous voice approvals by trustees present).
- Motion: Accept donation of 3D printer from Jinkspot. Outcome: approved (unanimous voice approvals by trustees present).

The board moved on to staff presentations on collections and summer programming after the votes; the donation acceptance did not include additional conditions or program-level approvals.

Ending: Staff said they will follow up with programming teams about how the donated printer will be used and with the board if any future budget or space needs arise.","At its May meeting, the Mountain View Library Board of Trustees unanimously approved minutes from the April meeting and voted to accept a donated 3D printer from Jinkspot to support makerspace programming.","actionData","errors"]

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Library director reports concerns over possible IMLS funding cuts and impacts on small libraries

Library leadership presents 'Shaping Our Library Tomorrow' action plan and continuous improvement priorities

Library staff outline youth collections, bookmobile stops and summer programs

Library trustees approve minutes and accept donation of 3D printer from Jinkspot