25B - TUITION REIMBURSEMENT LIBRARY

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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: OCTOBER 18, 2010 TITLE: APPROVED AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA ? As Recommended STATE LIBRARY AND APPROPRIATION ? As Amended ADJUSTMENT FOR TUITION ? Ordinance on 1St Reading ? Ordinance on 2"d Reading REIMBURSEMENT FOR LIBRARY ? Implementing Resolution EMPLOYEES ? Set Public Hearing For "A" 62, CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with the California State Library in the amount of $13,318 for tuition reimbursement for three Santa Ana Public Library employees enrolled in the Masters of Library and Information Science program at San Jose State University, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $13,318 from the California State Library in revenue account (no. 15411002 52001) and appropriating same to expenditure account (no. 15411190 62130). DISCUSSION The Santa Ana Public Library has applied for and been awarded a Public Library Staff Education Program grant of $13,318. The Public Library Staff Education Program assists public and law libraries by reimbursing staff members who pursue their Masters of Library and Information Science degree. It is funded by the Federal institute for Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, and administered by the California State Librarian. The program is designed to reimburse the tuition payments of students enrolled in American Library Association accredited Masters in Library and Information Science programs. The grant has been awarded to defray the educational expenses of three Santa Ana Public Library employees for the Summer 2010, Fall 2010, and Spring 2011 sessions. 25B-1