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Mr. Steve Bocian March 29, 1989 <br /> Page 3 <br /> <br /> * Bookleqger Project <br /> <br /> The Commission also discussed-the Booklegger Project which would <br /> recruit and train volunteers to take books to all elementary school <br /> classes in Pleasanton. The goal of this Project is to introduce the <br /> joys of reading for pleasure. Alameda County Library developed this <br /> Project with a special federal grant in conjunction with the Fremont <br /> School District. <br /> <br /> Cost for the Project is about $50,000 which funds a half-time <br /> coordinator and clerical support plus added copies of the books <br /> promoted by the Bookleggers (about $10,000 of the Project amount). <br /> <br /> In addition, the City Council could choose to pay for added copies of <br /> these same books for the school libraries. These costs would range <br /> from $13,570 to $27,140 depending on the number of books bought for <br /> each school. Perhaps the School District might choose to buy these <br /> books. <br /> <br /> The Pleasanton Library Advisory Commission recognizes that the <br /> Booklegger Project is more expensive, but hopes the Council will <br /> consider the great benefit to school children in Pleasanton. This <br /> Project funding should be considered short-term: special funding for <br /> the Fremont 8ooklegger Project ended after two years and the Project <br /> still continues three years later. <br /> <br /> While school district personnel are interested in the Project, more <br /> coordination than has thus far happened would be necessary to implement <br /> this Project. <br /> <br /> We can arrange for a special demonstration of this Project at the <br /> Council's convenience. <br /> <br />If you would like more details on our estimates or proposals, please give me a <br />call. <br /> <br />Please let me know the dates for the Pleasanton budget hearings. I will plan <br />to attend. Members of the Pleasanton Library Advisory Commission will also <br />attend and can speak about their recommendations. <br /> <br /> Very truly yours, <br /> <br /> "n~iL Cooper <br /> Alameda County Librarian <br /> <br />GC:JC:ej <br />Attachment: Contract for Added Hours only <br />cc Robert Eo Butler, Alameda County Library Advisory Commissioner <br /> Don Nunes, Pleasanton Branch Manager <br /> Pleasanton Library Advisory Commissioners <br />0855L <br /> <br /> <br />