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a. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept a grant from the California State Library Zip Books program for $7,200 to offer more library materials to the public; and
b. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept non-standard elements of the grant award agreement; and
c. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept up two to amendments or increases in this grant award that do not substantially change terms and conditions or increase the grant award more than 20% ($1,440) for a total not to exceed $8,640.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept a grant from the California State Library Zip Books program for $7,200 to offer more library materials to the public; and
b. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept non-standard elements of the grant award agreement; and
c. Approve and authorize the Library Director or designee to accept up two to amendments or increases in this grant award that do not substantially change terms and conditions or increase the grant award more than 20% ($1,440) for a total not to exceed $8,640.
SUMMARY:
Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) has been awarded a grant from the California State Library to offer more library materials through the Zip Books program.
DISCUSSION:
MCFL has participated in the California State Library’s Zip Books program for many years. The program was developed to add another way for libraries to get books for patrons. Through Zip Books, patrons may request items that the library does not own, and the library can order them from Amazon.com, having the item shipped directly to the patron’s home. The patron then returns the item to the library when they are finished and the library adds the item to the collection. This speeds service to the patron using processes already available, including free shipping and direct ...
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