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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the acceptance of $10,000 in grant funding from Pacific Library Partnership to purchase podcasting equipment and provide instruction and drop-in usage of such as part of an expansion of teen services in Library Discovery Center in the new Library | Parks and Recreation Center and accepting Budget Amendment Number 24.050. (Malcolm Goodman, Library Director)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting grant funding in the amount of $10,000 from Pacific Library Partnership (PLP) to support the purchase, instruction and usage of podcasting equipment as part of an expansion of teen services in the Library Discovery Center in the new Library I Parks and Recreation Center, and approving Budget Amendment Number 24.050.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
In March 2024, Library staff applied for grant funding from PLP to create expand tech services into professional podcasting. In April 2024, a grant was awarded in the amount of $10,000 to purchase equipment and develop a space enriched with technology to support teenagers exploring and learning podcasting and digital skills as an expanded learning platform beyond smartphones. In addition to developing interviewing and editing skills, this grant will also provide a portable collection of equipment and software to allow library staff to engage teens with digital media learning at school visits and local events. This project supports the goal of developing a robust digital environment, making 21st Century technologies available to the community in the new library.
FISCAL IMPACT
Grant funds will be used to amend the Library Department's current Fiscal Year 2023-24 operating budget per Budget Amendment Number 24.050. Funds not expended in Fiscal Year 2023-24 will be carried over into Fiscal Year 2024-25. Receipt of these funds does not commit the City to ongoing funding.
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