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C. 19

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Alison McKee, County Librarian
Date:	April 27, 2021

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Costa

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Subject:

Cancel one Library Assistant-Advanced Level position and add one Media Production Technician position

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 04/27/2021

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Diane Burgis, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

Contact:	Samuel Treanor at (925) 608-7702
cc:	Sylvia Wong Tam Samuel Treanor

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: April 27, 2021
Monica Nino, County Administrator

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 25711 to cancel one (1) vacant Library Assistant-Advanced (3KTB) (represented) position # 17280 at Salary Plan and Grade QXX 1234 ($4,451 - $5,685) and add one (1) Media Production Technician (ADDL) (represented) position at Salary Plan and Grade ZB5 1304 ($4,784 -$5,815) in the Library Department.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Upon approval, this action will result in an annual cost to the Library Fund of $5,151. No impact to the County General Fund.

BACKGROUND:

The Library’s mission is “Bringing People and Ideas Together.” Part of that mission requires the Library to utilize current technology to provide information in accessible formats. In 2019, approximately 75% of all traffic on the internet is video. According to Cisco Systems, this percentage will increase to 82% by 2022.

BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become necessary for the Library to provide even more information via electronic and video means. As a result, the Library seeks to add one Media Production Technician.

This position would help facilitate transition of the Library's various programs and information onto electronic and video means. This position will be responsible for facilitating the creation and maintenance of the Library’s video social media presence. Among other responsibilities, establishing this classification would allow the Library to expand its ability to provide the popular video story-times and other video virtual services. Further, using video technology, this classification could expand Library programming to allow programs to be enjoyed across multiple branches, rather than requiring programming to be repeated on a branch-by-branch basis. Additionally, this classification will be expected to instruct other Library staff on these technologies to better serve the public at the various library branches.

With the addition of this position, the Library will no longer need one of its Library Assistant-Advanced level positions because that position will have served its purpose in curating information onto the Library’s website and providing the platform for the new classification to begin working. The Library Assistant-Advanced position was vacated March 31, 2021 due to a retirement. The cost of adding a Media Production Technician position will be mostly offset by the cancellation of the Library Assistant-Advanced position.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If not approved, the Library will continue to have obstacles fulfilling its mission as it will be unable to produce and provide video content. The Library will fall behind on its ability to serve patron needs and educate them on expanding technologies.