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SCPL News & Announcements - Posts Tagged 'Library Administration'
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Library Phone Numbers Changed!
Effective July 21, 2010, new phone numbers for the Central Branch, Library Administration, and all System-Wide Services take effect. New phone numbers for all branch ...
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Posted by cowend on July 21, 2010 at 11:36 a.m.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Join the Task Force on Library Service Models
*The application period for this Task Force has ended*
The Library Joint Powers Board has approved a Task Force on Library Service Models and has ...
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Posted by cowend on June 14, 2010 at 4:37 p.m.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Audio for LJPB Proceedings Now Available
Interested in following the proceedings of the Library Joint Powers Board but unable to come to the meetings? It's now possible to listen to ...
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Posted by ann on March 1, 2010 at 4:35 p.m.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Have Your Say about Budget Priorities!
Have your say about budget priorities at the March meeting of the Library Joint Powers Board.
The Library Joint Powers Board wants to hear from ...
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Posted by cowend on Feb. 8, 2010 at 8:43 a.m.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Survey Closed! Setting Service Priorities for the Future
The Santa Cruz Public Libraries' plan for the future will set service priorities for a reduced budget. The library needs help from all members of ...
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Posted by cowend on Jan. 16, 2010 at 12:30 a.m.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Town Hall Meetings - Shape the Future of Your Library!
The Santa Cruz Public Library System is developing a plan for the future.
A series of Town Hall Meetings will be held throughout the county ...
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Posted by ann on Sept. 24, 2009 at 4:45 p.m.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
New Hours at All Branches Effective July 1, 2009
On July 1st, due to declining sales tax and property tax revenues, the Library will be cutting 20 additional staff positions (5 others were eliminated ...
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Posted by strickere on June 9, 2009 at 9:54 a.m.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Effective June 15, 2009, the $2.50 Request Fee is Being Reinstated for Requests Not Picked Up
Effective June 15, 2009, the $2.50 request fee is being reinstated for requests not picked up.
The library holds requested items for ten days ...
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Posted by strickere on May 30, 2009 at 10:33 a.m.
Friday, May 29, 2009
2009-2010 Library Budget Proposal: Lower Revenues--Reducing Library Service
TO: LIBRARY JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY BOARD
FR: ACTING DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES
RE: FY 2009-2010 OPERATING BUDGET
Recommendation: That the Library Joint Powers Authority Board approve ...
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Posted by strickere on May 29, 2009 at 10:13 a.m.
Monday, May 18, 2009
SURVEY: How do your public library computers and Internet help YOU?

This survey closed on June 1, 2009
Take the national Web survey and help improve library services all over the country!
This library is participating ...
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Posted by ann on May 18, 2009 at 12:37 p.m.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
State Threatens to Take Local Property Taxes - Impact on Library Services Would be Severe
The State, concerned about the possibility that the May 19th ballot initiatives may not be successful, is now considering the option of borrowing 8% of ...
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Posted by strickere on May 12, 2009 at 6:34 p.m.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Overdue Fines Increasing April 6
Effective April 6, 2009, overdue fines will increase to 50 cents per day per item
This is the first increase in overdue fines in 15 ...
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Posted by ann on March 6, 2009 at 11:29 a.m.