HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 11704 (Appreciation Friends of SR Public Library)RESOLUTION NO. 11704
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
PRESENTS THIS
RESOWITION OF dPPRECIdTION
TO
FRIENDS OF THE SAN RAFAEL PUBLIC LIBRARY
WHEREAS, "a friend in need is a friend indeed," and in a challenging year of budget cuts and leadership transitions
at the Library, the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library have provided support above and beyond what has ever
been expected of them in the past; and
WHEREAS, faced with deep cuts to the materials budget, the Friends assumed financial responsibility for the
"Booking Ahead" program which the Library uses to advance order bestsellers and popular titles — a commitment of
up to $20,000 a year; and
WHEREAS, members of the Friends spearheaded the formation of a new group, the Book Fund Committee, to
specifically address the need for money for books, building a committee that includes Friends and other supporters
who have set the goal of raising $100,000 over a two year period and, to date, have raised $30,000; and
WHEREAS, while membership dues and donations are an important source of income for the Friends, most funds
are raised by hard work — converting donated books and other materials into dollars to support the Library through
ceaseless work, day after day, week after week, sorting, pricing, and shelving or storing donations, which means
hefting heavy boxes of books as well as handling some materials that are dirty or mildewed and destined for the
dumpster; and
WFIEREAS, The Friends made their largest single purchase on behalf of the library with the purchase of a self -
checkout machine in October 2004, adding an important public service improvement that also helps Circulation
staff;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that in this past year of transition and challenge for the San Rafael
Public Library, the Friends loyalty and steadfastness has been greatly appreciated by staff in leadership positions; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael hereby express their
appreciation to the Friends of the San Rafael Public Library for their ongoing hard work in support of the City's
Library.
MAYOR
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CITY MANAGER
ATTESTED BY MY HAND THIS 7tJ-- C Pif
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