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Chairperson Kristen Higahe confirmed attendance at roll call earlier in the meeting. The board set its next regular meeting for Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 at 7 p.m.

These formal actions were recorded at the start and close of the Sept. 15 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Sept. 15, 2025 Board of Library Trustees","oneSentenceSummary","The Mountain View Board of Library Trustees approved the Aug. 18, 2025 meeting minutes by roll call and set the next regular meeting for Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 at 7 p.m.","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},6458918,"Trustees discuss study‑room demand, seating and nearby housing likely to increase library use",2034,1442000,3476000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5805814-d4d372b61528bce0f020ab282c6851b8&start=1442&end=3476","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5805814-d4d372b61528bce0f020ab282c6851b8/thumbnail_1442000.jpg","/articles/6458918/Mountain-View/Santa-Clara-County/California/Trustees-discuss-studyroom-demand-seating-and-nearby-housing-likely-to-increase-library-use","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458918-ba90c7a896c07a5304c69b76badd72d4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770501066&Signature=iNMXGTDEOXGTLPwusf5ETm21tnzAMINAmDsOMnbWVEHJj3po-qlt0sM1-~tPEopRYQ2aHDM5lwU-03Gyd57TEXy83gZM507uUDqDuY~bD2zRsEXfkhMt7YOjDVtIQBfVOeDgYD1Mj43nsX3HDTgTosYAch7gppv1t8P~R4O4UFhxhl6ymqvJVM6uMNA989FvL6wxejHI6TWrDdj504S9SvTSiXI6H9xYNXtNTLQhs7SBRbCs0EDepOH6ou7qbRDgSqLrSh92Kx-AI5EplLJu8svLMHjRIEs2qtRpbW3d7SjVBP1d-5RxezSVideN2cMURaraMEy8r8~rMPW4dmcKMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Anna, library director, told the Board the study rooms were in use about 69 percent of available hours in the past year. She said that consistent use in the 60–70 percent range suggests space planning may be needed and that the staff will monitor both percent use and percent of hours fully booked.

Trustees discussed adding tables and seating by shifting reference shelving to open space; Anna said staff are reviewing shelving and reference collections to create room for more seating as winter and more indoor use approach.

The board discussed the library’s role in extreme weather and power outages. Anna recalled a recent heat or power event when door counts spiked (one day exceeded several thousand entries), and trustees suggested tracking counts on cooling/warming center days as a workload metric.

Trustees also heard that a surface parking lot (Lot 12 across Mercy/shoreline) is slated for an affordable housing project and that additional nearby residential developments are expected to increase library demand; staff said loss of parking is an anticipated consequence.

On staffing, Anna said the library still has two librarian vacancies (one youth, one adult) and noted that Milton (Melvin in transcript) recently retired two weeks prior; recruitment in coordination with HR is planned.

Board members suggested volunteers and Friends assistance for large weekend events when regular weekend staffing is limited.","Board discussed study room utilization (about 69% in use), seating needs, the library's role as a cooling/warming center and the likely usage impacts from nearby affordable housing and other new developments; staff noted two librarian vacancies and a recent retirement.",{"_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},6458923,"Library staff cite cataloging delays, shifting language‑collection demand and Friends’ role in acquisitions",1751,708000,2459000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5805814-d4d372b61528bce0f020ab282c6851b8&start=708&end=2459","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5805814-d4d372b61528bce0f020ab282c6851b8/thumbnail_708000.jpg","/articles/6458923/Mountain-View/Santa-Clara-County/California/Library-staff-cite-cataloging-delays-shifting-languagecollection-demand-and-Friends-role-in-acquisitions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458923-e9e6a76539a65d3d6d078e70c2da7378/orig.mp4?Expires=1770501066&Signature=abMeLwIC42C5oH~DhZTDQ9UK0dFgyeHpHR2w35SPppPpTmXkJ4Ytu1s5Uwx5bCtXSh36PAXg1kvrS9zJMfU1UAbUtJlGXkeoklzU7wzO8myyaQhWxNIBUTmDkGuidL74KsXN7MdnrJhC1HS2xfYEMNTaPv3r6HSpogL8JK3pEIAH47GTCn9l4PnUf-2bGTJM-cvV9qocVAMXjAWjpFcZp5Q6wj7Eqn3y-~dHHlBNxxc66oeoNU0AMpoVhEwE4QK-w2YW0yx4tr3-XGfGVBFPNSG~TzX7inQchWfkIoVH1BugemDQAT7O2mFsliR4CX8oSATc8JYbpNsd35Rn4EkAKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Anna, library director, told trustees the library’s new‑item processing metric was the lowest in the performance packet at about 72 percent—defined as items received, cataloged and on shelves within 10 days. She said vendor delivery patterns, days with many boxes arriving at once, and vendor staffing are factors, and staff training to expand cataloging capacity is being scheduled.

The trustees and staff described the challenges of managing foreign‑language collections, noting demand has shifted over time between Russian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and other languages. Anna said some donated foreign‑language materials have arrived without useful cataloging information, which makes adding them to the collection difficult and time‑consuming.

Board members asked whether Friends of the Library can help target donations. Anna said friends provide a dollar amount each year; library staff use that budget to place orders and then mark items purchased with a Friends sticker. Trustees suggested sharing up‑to‑date wish lists with friends and coordinating volunteers to help triage donated books for possible inclusion in the collection or sale.

Staff said PressReader and other digital products have shown uptake and the library continues to evaluate new digital services alongside print purchases.","Board discussed challenges in cataloging and shelving new items (72% placed within 10 days), fluctuating demand for foreign‑language materials, and coordination with Friends of the Library on donations and purchases.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6458928,"Library expands teen programs and outreach as summer reading draws large crowds",1531,572000,2103000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5805814-d4d372b61528bce0f020ab282c6851b8&start=572&end=2103","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5805814-d4d372b61528bce0f020ab282c6851b8/thumbnail_572000.jpg","/articles/6458928/Mountain-View/Santa-Clara-County/California/Library-expands-teen-programs-and-outreach-as-summer-reading-draws-large-crowds","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458928-e963084fc1248e0847efb40a87fe8203/orig.mp4?Expires=1770501066&Signature=G79RNs~rvcXCSmow-ID9NHksQ-igYwvJ4gRCkRAZsobVkvNmVu3QZH-5x8q8C~YY2A2p087GS59XRId2XtjyJZz-qp2JlMGZj~Q2cZWQGaq508htTPPOHwUkSSBgpTw886CjWKqP1ruchxH8droetVqOBM~6FIxoLcYJMrpcHJ-5KM-m9T23XOUS7gJg6lQ~zE3lgAcyOpSpZi3XUcUMoPSkFc2BG~Eea3CyDK0e19gUCfw23bDBwxnbyFlItni3~HTPk17aNXnEdhrh34FsKWYQpi4odmm75wZwpyGgY8bGl1nBdu4SKNZwu8pBI8KECyL2ONAZzqbPQThvDtimKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Anna, library director, reported the library’s program attendance rose to about 34,000 participants in FY 2024–25, driven strongly by summer reading outreach to schools and higher teen engagement. \"Total library programs, we exceeded about 34,000 total attendees, which is up from about 25,000 last year,\" she said.

The director said children’s summer reading registrations grew 19 percent and completions rose 17 percent; teen registrations increased by 17 percent with an 11 percent completion rate. Adult registrations fell modestly, she said, though completions remained stable.

Trustees and staff described popular program types: large outdoor children’s story times, science/NASA events that drew 50–60 adults, Dungeons & Dragons and gaming sessions for teens, and community craft and makerspace activities. Anna said staff are pursuing a grant to build a portable makerspace (including possible 3D printing materials) that could be deployed to meeting rooms and outreach stops.

On outreach, Anna said the new bookmobile year was treated as a fresh start: the service added one day and experimented with different stops, including regular visits to Google and the Magical Bridge playground in Rengstor Park. The library is also marketing a homebound delivery service and highlighted outreach at senior centers and El Camino Hospital to reach potential clients.

Board members suggested recruiting volunteers and friends of the library to staff large community events and to partner with teen volunteer programs at city recreation and teen centers. Staff said they are building the volunteer base and will coordinate with Friends of the Library for book sale and outreach support.","Board heard that teen attendance rose, summer reading registrations grew, and the library is expanding bookmobile stops and homebound outreach; staff are pursuing a portable makerspace grant and volunteer support for community events.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6458933,"Mountain View library reports 355,000 visits and rise in digital circulation in 2024–25",71,290000,361000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5805814-d4d372b61528bce0f020ab282c6851b8&start=290&end=361","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5805814-d4d372b61528bce0f020ab282c6851b8/thumbnail_290000.jpg","/articles/6458933/Mountain-View/Santa-Clara-County/California/Mountain-View-library-reports-355000-visits-and-rise-in-digital-circulation-in-202425","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6458933-333a53dadb4c50f96e83c8772ab52c94/orig.mp4?Expires=1770501066&Signature=E~XtEM5lTQeiHYRipHrQ~pjAMqFjEsETWnsEWhQdBDj7C3Oxpl6WmMs9pST9MDUzC899XHgPsKL2tdU-6iKVBILATWgkWBsL6JyW66II0tN-pSImTnmeG2azK6Hr58P~jUAdM13EGGsdAv134zj4E7GHhqFjVy2zTzSoqhTpADEBudfnrPmS7Yns9576jTPep5kk9ZfU2C1~NZsRRImmGPBBprNSXtMWvjsM1uLURdFPKu0s5ef3JGUk58thvyvXnR2b~UmxFDgTEw-KLiawUrwB2N0S62ZZLEW5t3uFTXcSyU1UGuQzSua0kre4Gf-CApeVneiik~vSHZPr9tey7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Anna, library director, told the Mountain View Board of Library Trustees on Sept. 15 that the library recorded 355,000 visits in fiscal year 2024–25, up about 10,000 from the prior year. \"Total number of visits, 355,000 this past fiscal year, that is up about 10,000,\" she said.

The report also shows 1.375 million total circulations for the year, a modest increase from 1.373 million the prior year. Anna said physical checkouts fell by about 10,000 items while digital materials rose by roughly 10,000, a continuation of a multiyear shift toward digital formats. She noted Hoopla usage increased slightly and OverDrive remained roughly flat.

The presentation broke program attendance and offerings into categories aligned with city strategic priorities. The library logged roughly 34,000 program attendees, up from about 25,000 the prior year, with large turnouts for summer reading and multiple science and gardening events. Anna highlighted that some individual children’s programs drew 300–400 attendees and a few adult events attracted 50–60 people.

Operational measures raised by staff included the percentage of new materials received and placed into circulation within 10 days of receipt, which stood at about 72 percent. Anna attributed that to uneven vendor delivery patterns and periodic backlogs of multiple boxes arriving the same day; she said staff training to expand cataloging capacity is underway.

Board members asked about targets for 2025–26 and whether some targets should be raised after a year of higher-than-expected program attendance. Anna said the city consultant set many department targets and that staff will consider SMART goals and more detailed target-setting for particular measures in future budget or work‑planning discussions.

The director’s year‑end review and the performance packet were sent to city council and will be posted on the library website.","Library director presented year‑end performance measures showing 355,000 visits, 1.375 million total circulations and growth in digital materials and program attendance; staff flagged cataloging and new‑item shelving as operational bottlenecks.","actionData","errors"]

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Board approves Aug. 18 minutes; next meeting set for Oct. 20, 2025

Trustees discuss study‑room demand, seating and nearby housing likely to increase library use

Library staff cite cataloging delays, shifting language‑collection demand and Friends’ role in acquisitions

Library expands teen programs and outreach as summer reading draws large crowds

Mountain View library reports 355,000 visits and rise in digital circulation in 2024–25