JOINT USE

Building the 21st Century LibraryIntroductory Workshop

FUNDING CATEGORIESConstruction of new public library

buildings:First priority Joint use projects that are new construction Conversion/remodeling of an existing

building into a public library

Second priority All other public library projects

FUNDING CATEGORIES

Remodeling/expansion of existing public library buildings: First priority

Public library projects in the attendance areas of public schools determined to have inadequate infrastructure to support access to computers and other educational technology

Second priority All other projects

Defining “Joint Use" Library Projects

OPTION 1: A joint use library combines a

public library and a public school library or libraries serving any combination of K-12 students in a single facility for the provision of services, as defined by written cooperative agreement.

Defining “Joint Use" Library Projects

OPTION 2: A joint use library either:(a)   (Option 1 Above), or (b)   provides physical space in the public library for one or more of the following library services,

as defined by written cooperative agreement, offered by a public library jurisdiction in conjunction with one or more public school districts serving any combination of K-12

students.

SERVICES

These services shall be:Computer Lab Family Literacy CenterHomework CenterCareer Center

Cooperative Agreements

Applicants shall submit a copy of a written agreement signed by the authorized representative of each agency following official action by the governing authorities, describing:

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS

1. the roles and responsibilities of each party

2. how library services will be provided to the public and to students

3. the hours library services will be available to the public and to students

4.  how the library is to be staffed

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS

5. ownership of the site, facility, furnishings, equipment, and materials collections 6. all sources and uses of funding 7. responsibility for facility operation

ANNUAL EVALUATION8. An annual evaluation and review process

of the joint use agreement that includes:a narrative assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of the project types of uses by both user groups: students and non-students recommendations for improvements to the services provided

ANNUAL REPORT

9. An annual report process of the joint use project that includes:the total number of users, both student and non-student total circulation by non-student and student users, and

ED CODE 1999

10. acknowledging and incorporating Education Code Section 19999

20 YEARS

Sec. 19999. Facility dedicated to direct public library services.

A facility, or the part thereof, acquired, constructed,

or remodeled, or rehabilitated with grants received pursuant to this chapter shall be

dedicated to public library direct service use for a period of not less

than 20 years following completion of the project.

 

 

 

Public Library Purposes

If any portion of a project is not to be used for the provision of direct public library services, that portion is not an eligible project cost.

 The cost for that portion of the

building must be calculated and excluded from the total cost of the project when applying the state matching funding formula.

Considerations in Reviewing Applications

1. Needs of urban and rural areas

2. Population growth 3. Age and condition of the existing library facility

Considerations in Reviewing Applications

4. The degree to which the existing library facility is inadequate in meeting the needs of the residents in the library service area,and the degree to which the proposed project responds to the needs of those residents

Considerations in Reviewing Applications

  5. The degree to which the library's plan of service integrates appropriate electronic technologies into the proposed project.

   6. The degree to which the proposed site is appropriate for the proposed project and its intended use.

  7. The financial capacity of the local agency submitting the application to open and maintain operation of the proposed library.