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Library Board approves policies

AlamedaSep 11, 20252 min read

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The Library Board approved a revised exhibit and display policy and a public posting and distribution policy by 5-0 votes, while also electing its officers for the year.

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The board made two policy changes that affect how the library handles displays and public notices. It approved rules for exhibit and display space, and it set a designated place in each library for approved postings. The board also chose its officers and reviewed the city’s LGBTQ Action Plan and the library’s strategic planning work.

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Approved the consent calendar, including prior minutes, financial reports, and bill ratifications, by a 5-0 vote.
Elected Thushan Amarasiriwardena as President and Dimple Kanji as Vice President, by a 5-0 vote.
Approved the Draft Exhibit and Display Policy by a 5-0 vote.
Approved the Draft Public Posting and Distribution Policy by a 5-0 vote.

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Sep 11, 2025, 1:00 AMAlameda Main Library, 1550 Oak Street, Conference Room 224, Second Floor, Alameda CA 94501scheduled

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The City allows members of the public to participate in person or remotely via Zoom For information to assist with Zoom participation, please click: https://www.alamedaca.gov/zoom For Zoom registration, please click: https://alamedaca-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_t5tylrdvThiPhHVPsH7eyw For Telephone Participants: Zoom Phone Number: 669-900-9128 Zoom Meeting ID: 837 8803 1458 Any requests for reasonable accommodations should be made by contacting refdesk@alamedaca.gov or 510-747-7713 The Board may take action on any item listed in the agenda
ROLL CALL
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT - Comments are limited to in-person only. Remote public comment is not available for this section.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Draft Minutes of the Regular Library Board Meeting of May 14, 2025
Financial Report Reflecting FY24/25 May & June, and FY25/26 July & August Expenditures by Fund
Bills for Ratification for the Months of May, June, July and August 2025
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
Election of Officers
Review and Provide Feedback on a City of Alameda LGBTQ Action Plan
Receive Update on Strategic Planning Process and Discuss Mission Statement
Receive a Report from Library Director
Recommendation to Approve Draft Exhibit and Display Policy
Recommendation to Approve Draft Public Posting and Distribution Policy
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS Communications from the Board regarding Library activities and any comments, suggestions or questions related to Library business
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT - Comments are limited to in-person only. Remote public comment is not available for this section.
ADJOURNMENT
• Accessible seating for persons with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs, is available • Translators will be available upon request by contacting the Library Administrative Office at 510-747-7720 at least 48 hours before the meeting • To request any reasonable accommodation that may be necessary to participate in and enjoy the benefits of the meeting, please complete an online form: https://us.openforms.com/Form/7e338354-7abf-4852-886d-229f8c7019b9 • Closed captioning is available via Zoom live or after meetings at: https://www.youtube.com/cityofalameda • Sign up to receive agendas: https://www.alamedaca.gov/Subscribe • View documents related to this agenda on the City’s website: https://alameda.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx • Documents related to this agenda are also available for public inspection and copying at the Main Library (1550 Oak Street) during normal business hours

Library Board approves policies

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