1. California State Library Webinar Susan Hildreth Stacey Aldrich Carla Lehn December 16, 2008 Noon – 1pm

2. State Budget Information Variety of reduction proposals – none adopted as yet All local assistance (Literacy, PLF, TBR) payments being made Bond sales may be postponed 09/10 Governor’s Budget to be released January 9, 2009

3. New HVAC, telecom, electrical and mechanical systems Open light wells currently used for HVAC Restoration of historic features and finishes Remodel public areas for accessibility LEED Silver project For more information on building and plans - http://www.library.ca.gov/newsletter/2008/2008Fall/renovation.html Complete renovation Spring 2009 - Spring 2011 Library and Courts I  One of Capitol’s most historic buildings

4. Library and Courts II – Immediately behind historic building on N St. Public service desk combined with Braille/Talking Book Library Most staff housed here West Sacramento Temporary Facility 100,000 sf warehouse formerly home of Tower Books Entire collection housed here during renovation Public service available/some staff housed here So where are we all going?

5. Broadband Gates Opportunity Online Broadband Grants California identified as 1 of 9 pilot states 1.5 Mbps - minimum acceptable Internet connection speed 1/3 of all libraries have connectivity less than 1.5 Mbps Barriers to higher connectivity Prioritization Financial constraints Service availability

6. Program Framework Broadband Assessment Project LRW surveys completed 12/12/08 Surveys done at facility level Eligible facilities - less than 1.5 Mbps connectivity Grant Implementation Technical support and training E-rate application support Bridge funding Proposal Development State broadband summits – spring 2009 State sustainability strategies

7. Big Read Now accepting applications for 9/09 – 6/10 programs Grants from $2,500 - $20,000 – 400 applications to be funded! Applications due February 3, 2009 Great opportunity for partnerships and library visibility Program material ready to go Check it out at www.neabigread.orgwww.neabigread.org