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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings 2 findings
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Page 44
As part of meeting the Library's goal of providing and improving "accessibility to information through a variety of means for all library users" (Library Mission Statement), the Library has a Spanish language collection amounting to some 5% of the total number of books available and a fairly large collection of Native American materials, which is housed in Covelo.
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Page 45
Many residents throughout the County may not be aware of the availability of library services, especially of the Spanish language and Native American collections and how to access them.
Recommendations 3
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R1Page 44Information technology is changing rapidly, posing a challenge for traditional library operations. Electronic devices are replacing not only the old 3X5 card file systems, but printed books as well. The County Library Director is aware of the issue.
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R2Page 44The Grand Jury commends the BOS for increasing the funding of the Library.
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R3Page 44The Grand Jury is impressed with the direction the Library is going and the efforts of the Director, staff, and volunteers. Response Required Mendocino County Board of Supervisors