Title
a. Approve changes to open public hours for branch libraries effective September 30, 2024; and,
b. Authorize Library Director to change the open public hours for branch libraries under the following conditions: total open public hours are not reduced or increased for the branch and minimum 30 days' notice to the public, unless emergency or other exigent circumstance; and,
c. Authorize the Library Director to adjust or reduce open hours on a limited basis and as needed in response to an emergency, major service disruption, scheduled local events, inclement weather, road visibility challenges, or changes in schedule of local agencies impacting library use
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RECOMMENDATION:
a. Approve changes to open public hours for branch libraries effective September 30, 2024; and,
b. Authorize Library Director to change the open public hours for branch libraries under the following conditions: total open public hours are not reduced or increased for the branch and minimum 30 days' notice to the public, unless emergency or other exigent circumstance; and,
c. Authorize the Library Director to adjust or reduce open hours on a limited basis and as needed in response to an emergency, major service disruption, scheduled local events, inclement weather, road visibility challenges, or changes in schedule of local agencies impacting library use
SUMMARY:
Monterey County Free Libraries (MCFL) operates 16 branch libraries, with two more approaching construction. Each branch has a schedule of open public hours when the facility is staffed with core services available. A revision to the schedule of open public hours was last brought before the Board of Supervisors in 2017. This item is to revise the schedule of open public hours, and enable the Library Director to change the schedule within parameters and conditions.
DISCUSSION:
Background and Analysis
Open public hours indicate the branch library is fully open to the public, staffed with MCFL staff, and core services are...
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