HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgreement A-18-036-1 with SCLC.pdflibraries Illuminated -Additional Funding 2018
Total Award (amended): $34,944 Term (amended): November 14, 2017 to March 31, 2019
1.Contact Information
Jurisdiction Name: Fresno County Public Library
Person Completing Application: Krista Riggs
Job Title: Supervising Librarian -Progr amming and Eservices
Email: krista.riggs@fresnolibrary.org
Telephone: {559) 600-6218
Library Director Name: Kelley Landa no
library Director Email: kelley.landano@fresnolibrary.org
2.Project Information (up to 300 words)
Amer,dment I to Agreement 18-036
Provide a brief statement outlining the following: (a) the technology you already purchased;
(b)the technology you would like to purchase in addition to that listed in [1]; (3) the
beneflt(s) you anticipate that this additional technology and these programs will provide to
your community; (4) the outlet or outlets in your system that will benefit from this project; (5)
how the technology you propose to purchase will help you leverage and fulfill the potential of
your Internet connection.
a.Fresno County Public Library (FCPL) purchased rotating program kits to support use of
I Pad technology in children's programs countywide. The programs provide early access
and experiences with technology while librarians recommend apps and model best
practices between children and caregivers.
b.With additional funding, FCPL will provide access to new technology for older audiences.
In 2017, FCPL received two sets of Oculus Rift virtual reality (VR) equipment for urban
branches from the California State Library. FCPL will purchase a third set for a rural
branch, plus four Oculus Go headsets to rotate countywlde.
c.FCPL will increase access to new technology in low-income and rural communities. As
Rebecca Huval states of Fresno, "The poverty rate-28 percent-is much higher than in
other California cities, meaning that many households are unable to afford either a
computer or a costly monthly subscription to the internet. As a result, there's a lack of
d igita I literacy .... " ( https://w ww .dailydot.com/ debug/fresno-silicon-va lley-s iii con-
va lley/) Lack of connectivity is even scarcer in our rural communities. Offering free
access to VR will provide positive experiences with new technology for the community.
d.The Kerman Branch will benefit from new Oculus Rift equipment. Located 15 miles from
Fresno, Kerman is known for almond production. The community of 14,424 people has a
poverty level of 24.9%. Schools are close to the library, and the branch is busy
afterschool with tweens and teens. Virtual reality programs will create a positive,
interactive activity for youth. Other urban and rural communities countywide will
benefit from a rotating set of four Oculus Go headsets.
Agreement No. 18-036-1
1 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the County of Fresno hereby ratifies the County Librarian's execution:
of the foregoing Libraries Illuminated Grant Request for Payment and accepts additional grant ·
2 funds In the amount of $4,944.
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17 FOR ACCOUNTING USE ONLY:
18 ORG No.: 75170287
19 Account Nos.: 3575, 7385
Requisition No.: N/A
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Nathan Magsig, Chairman o e Board of
Supervisors of the County of Fresno
ATTEST:
Bernice E. Seidel
Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County of Fresno, State of California
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