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Findings and Recommendations 10 findings
F01
The Grand Jury found that the VCLS is not conducting adequate outreach into the community to gain volunteers. It also limits their ability to meet with school administration in order to demonstrate their available services, and to obtain the assistance of the community to provide specific programming, all due to limited staff. (FA-02, 10)
No recommendations for this finding
F02
Used book sales provide extra income. However, not all of the libraries in the VCLS take part in this venture. Ojai appears to be most successful due to its volunteer base. (FA-02)
No recommendations for this finding
F03
The effectiveness of the VCLS appears to be reduced by budget cuts that cause reduction in hours of operation, employee coverage and by the competition of independent library administrations. (Att-01) (FA-01-03, 06, 10)
No recommendations for this finding
F04
It appears that the VCLS administration is impeded from providing the services to the public that are available in the independent library systems due to budget limitations and lack of County support. (FA-01, 02, 07)
No recommendations for this finding
F05
The summer reading program is very successful. It deserves an opportunity to expand through greater networking. The program would also be enhanced by asking for more volunteer assistance. (Att-04)
No recommendations for this finding
F06
Independent libraries claim that they operate more economically. However, this could not be substantiated by the Grand Jury. (FA-03, 04, 08)
No recommendations for this finding
F07
Based on interviews, observations and analysis of information, the Grand Jury determined that a well-functioning and community-supported library system can potentially provide invaluable services to the community. Recommendations
No recommendations for this finding
F08
It was found in statistical materials presented by the VCLS, when the Camarillo and Moorpark libraries withdrew from the County system, they represented a greater number of employees that served approximately seven times the number of citizens as the average remaining VCLS library. When Simi Valley withdraws from the VCLS later in 2013, its numbers are also greater than the average VCLS remaining libraries. [Ref-02] (Att-08)
No recommendations for this finding
F09
Municipalities claim that contract administration provides greater efficiency, more services, longer hours at less cost than county administration, according to an article entitled, “Annual Report 2010: Local Government Privatization,” published by the Reason Foundation. [Ref-01] (Att-02)
No recommendations for this finding
F10
Independent libraries were found to offer programs that are designed to encourage the public to observe, experience and explore the library, such as professional interest and entertainment presentations. (Att-03) Ventura County Libraries 3 Findings
No recommendations for this finding
Commendations 1
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CM1 Page 8The Grand Jury acknowledges that the Ventura County Library management is providing the best services possible under the circumstances of minimized budgets and limited County support. References Ref-01. Gilroy, Leonard; Kenrey, Harris; Summers, Adam and Stayley, Samuel. “Annual Privatization Report”. Reason Foundation, February, 2011. Ref-02. Harris, Mike. “Panel urges Simi library be run by firm”. Ventura County Star, February 9, 2013.
Agency Responses 15
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No Responses Found 5
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