Ventura County Grand Jury
• 2012-2013
• Agency Response
Response to:
Ventura County Libraries
Centennial City of Fillmore Ears Central Park Plaza*
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F3, F4, F6
Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F01
Page 1
The Grand Jury found that the VCLA 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. The City agrees with this finding. Minimal community outreach efforts were noted, and it appeared to be due to the lack of staff and financial resources.
Related Recommendations (1)
R01
Page 2
The Grand Jury recommends that a strategy to expand the most successful summer reading program be established. The Summer Reading Program that the Ventura County Library System has previously used is part of a nationwide curriculum for the Summer Reading program. Expansion of the program could be a positive for the Library System.
F02
Page 1
Used book sales provide extra income. However, not all the libraries in the VCLS take part in this venture. Ojai appears to be the most successful due to its volunteer base. The City agrees with this finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R02
Page 2
The Grand Jury recommends that a means to reach out to potential volunteers be initiated. There are a number of programs that could be staff with volunteers. Also, the VCLS may find that the community will help support the development of new programs, such as: used book sales; tutoring for remedial reading, English and mathematics; to relieve the VCCCD and enhance study programs; research assistance and guidance; encourage more help from the list of organizations, identified as "Friends of the Library" and the local public; provide programs that showcase the library and expand public awareness, such as professional workshops and entertainment; pursue electronic and Internet programs that offer the library participants volumes of information and references that could not be housed within a small library; investigate the potential of linking the libraries within the VCLS, whereby every library in the system has total access to the collective information sources of the system of libraries; and pursue and encourage book clubs, business groups and organized educational entities to use the facilities in their local libraries. The City is supportive of the County of Ventura's effort to expand the use of volunteers in the County Libraries and expand its programs and services to enhance the use of the County Library System.
F05
Page 1
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. . Grand Jury Report Response - Ventura County Library February 7, 2014 Page Two The City agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F07
Page 2
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 service to the community. The City agrees with this finding. Recommendations
No recommendations for this finding
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