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Library staff report $10,000 Carnegie gift, Baker & Taylor disruption and upcoming RFID contract
Summary
Staff told the South Pasadena Library Board that the Carnegie Corporation plans a $10,000 gift, major vendor Baker & Taylor has abruptly ceased operations causing supply chain problems, and an RFID conversion contract will be brought to City Council in January.
Library staff used the board—s Dec. 16, 2025 special meeting to brief trustees on several operational items that could affect services in 2026.
Carnegie Corporation gift: Staff said the Carnegie Corporation is issuing a one-time $10,000 gift to libraries that identify as Carnegie libraries as part of its anniversary activities and that the city will hold any funds on the library—s behalf. "Carnegie Corporation is giving out $10,000 to the 1,200 or so libraries in the country that still associate themselves with Carnegie," staff said.
Vendor disruption: Staff alerted trustees that national…
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