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<br />88 <br />Page 12 <br /> <br />expanded board may further it along. The different segments of users including <br />high tech folks, business people, parents, retirees, teens, new immigrants are most <br />reflective of our community. Fundraising is the purview of the library foundation, <br />but could be helpful for the library board (as would any specific skill), but should <br />not be at the expense of a diverse representation that reflects our community. <br /> <br />15. Should the terms of office of board members be limited? On the one hand, there <br />may be need for turn over on our boards and commissions to engender fresh ideas <br />and new energy. On the other hand, some very qualified people continue to serve <br />and give substantial value. <br /> <br />Past history of library boards shows that there is a natural turnover of membership <br />without prescribing a term limit. Suggest not changing charter. <br /> <br />16. Please share the library's current and future plans for the community. <br /> <br />The library has a strategic plan (attached). The library should focus on literacy, <br />especially getting our kids and families to read so they can succeed in school. <br />Programs like Project READ and our youth services programs collaborate with <br />dozens of community partners (school district,county, PRCS, hospitals) to help <br />achieve this. <br /> <br />Creating libraries so that all members of the community feel welcome and <br />comfortable is a priority also. There is a need for increasing community <br />connections through spaces, programs and borrowing books and other materials. <br /> <br />The library is also trying to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for folks <br />of all ages (tutoring, reading to disadvantaged kids, etc) that help our community <br />members feel part of the city and further our mission. This community building <br />and developmental asset building not only helps our youth, but helps create <br />community with our volunteers. <br /> <br />Adopting business models of customer service, easy-to-use contemporary <br />services, and efficient and effective use of resources are a priority. General fund <br />resources that can be used as matching in-kind donations from the State and other <br />funders are extremely important. Project READ's model is based on this; as is our <br />collaboration with the Redwood City School District (and of course the state grant <br />for the new library). <br /> <br />Bottom-line, our library's success will help our schools succeed, make our <br />'neighborhoods safer, help our economy, increa~e a feeling of community, and <br />contribute to providing viable and educated graduates for local employment. <br /> <br />17. What are the links between the future planning of the library and overall city <br />planning? <br />