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This memorandum addresses the status report on the Library Department's Facilities and Customer Experience Plan, which was developed in partnership with the San José Public Library Foundation and consultant Margaret Sullivan Studios. The report outlines the current state of library facilities, options for growth and renewal, and recommendations for future improvements. It emphasizes the importance of libraries in providing access to information, community engagement, and educational resources. The memorandum includes a recommendation to accept the report and refers it to the City Council for consideration on May 5, 2026.
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The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council regarding the Library Facilities and Customer Experience Plan.
The report was developed in partnership with the San José Public Library Foundation and consultant Margaret Sullivan Studios.
It outlines the current status of library facilities and options for growth and renewal.
The report emphasizes the role of libraries in community engagement and access to information.
The recommendation is to accept the status report and refer it to the City Council for consideration on May 5, 2026.
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COUNCIL AGENDA : 5/5/2026 FILE : 26-517 ITEM : 7.1 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: SEE BELOW FROM: Toni J. Taber, MMC City Clerk DATE: April 23, 2026 SUBJECT: Library Facilities and Customer Experience Plan Status Report Recommendation As recommended by the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee on April 9, 2026, accept the status report on the Library Department's Facilities and Customer Experience Plan, including findings and recommendations. CEQA: Not a Project, File No. PP17-009, Staff Reports, Assessments, Annual Reports and Informational Memos that involve no approvals for any City action. (Library) [Neighborhood Services and Education Committee 4/9/2026 - Item (d)4] NSE COMMITTEE AGENDA: ITEM: TO: NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE SUBJECT: Library Facilities and Customer Experience Plan Status Report Approved 4/9/26 (d)4 FROM: Jill Bourne DATE: March 23, 2026 Date: 4/1/2026 COUNCIL DISTRICT: Citywide RECOMMENDATION (a) Accept the status report on the Library Department's Facilities and Customer Experience Plan, including findings and recommendations. (b) Refer and cross-reference this status report to the City Council for consideration and...
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The Supplemental Memorandum discusses the Library Facilities and Customer Experience Plan, which outlines the current condition of library facilities and options for growth and renewal. It incorporates feedback from the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee and is set to be presented to the City Council on May 5, 2026. The acceptance of the status report will guide future policy direction and facility improvements without immediate funding commitments.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Mayor and City Council.
It outlines the Library Facilities and Customer Experience Plan.
The Plan identifies options for growth and renewal of library facilities.
Feedback from the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee has been incorporated.
The final Plan will be presented to the City Council on May 5, 2026.
Acceptance of the report establishes a framework for future policy direction and improvements.
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The status report does not include specific funding details.
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COUNCIL AGENDA: FILE: ITEM: TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Library Facilities and Customer Experience Plan Status Report Approved 5/5/26 26-517 7.1 FROM: Jill Bourne DATE: April 15, 2026 Date: 4/22/26 SUPPLEMENTAL REASON FOR SUPPLEMENTAL The Facilities and Customer Experience Plan (Plan) outlines the current condition of Library facilities and identifies options for growth and renewal to meet resident needs, including inclusive placemaking, while considering available resources and funding constraints. Library Department presented the Facilities and Customer Experience Plan Executive Brief of the Plan, Attachment A, to the Neighborhood Services and Education Committee on April 9, 2026, to solicit feedback. This input has been incorporated into the final Plan, Attachment B, being presented to the City Council on May 5, 2026. The Committee referred the item to the City Council for acceptance of the status report on the resultant final Plan. Acceptance of this report establishes a framework to guide future policy direction, facility improvements, systemwide growth strategies, and associated funding considerations, and does not constitute an immediate funding...
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The San José Public Library's Facilities and Customer Experience Plan outlines a 20-year strategy for modernizing and expanding library services to better serve the diverse population of San José. The plan emphasizes the importance of libraries as community hubs for learning, technology access, and civic engagement. It is based on extensive community input and aims to address current facility deficiencies while aligning with the city's growth and demographic changes. The plan proposes increasing library space to approximately 834,800 square feet to meet best practices for service delivery.
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The library system serves over one million residents through 25 neighborhood branches and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library.
The Facilities and Customer Experience Plan is a 20-year roadmap for modernization and expansion.
The plan is grounded in community input and aims to enhance library services and facilities.
It identifies a need for approximately 400,300 additional square feet of library space to meet current and future demands.
The plan supports various community needs including education, digital access, and civic engagement.
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Attachement A San José Public Library FACILITIES & CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE PLAN EXECUTIVE BRIEF Attachement A Letter from Matt Mahan Mayor, City of San José Letter from Jennifer Maguire City Manager, City of San José Dear Community Members, Libraries are more than buildings - they are trusted public infrastructure that supports learning, workforce development, and digital access for all San José residents. With 25 neighborhood branches and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library serving more than one million people, the library system plays a critical role in supporting our city’s long-term economic vitality. San José has always been a place where innovation and community come together to shape the future. From our agricultural beginnings in the Valley of Heart’s Delight to our role today as the Capital of Silicon Valley, our strength has always come from our people — and the institutions that help them succeed. Libraries are central to that mission. Across our neighborhoods, they offer welcoming, accessible spaces where residents can learn, connect, and grow. Students rely on them as places to study and explore new ideas. Families depend on them for access to technology and...
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The document is a draft executive brief for the San José Public Library's Facilities and Customer Experience Plan. It outlines a community-driven approach to reinvestment in the library system, emphasizing the need for expansion and alignment with industry standards. The plan aims to address library deserts and improve access for underserved populations, with a vision for growth over the next 20 years. It includes a phased strategy for implementation and highlights the importance of libraries as civic infrastructure.
Key points
The plan is developed through community engagement and data-driven methodologies.
It aims to address the undersized facilities relative to demand, with a proposed addition of 400,000 square feet.
The plan includes a long-term strategy for equitable distribution of library space based on community needs.
It anticipates demographic shifts and population growth over the next 20 years.
The document outlines a phased investment strategy to enhance library services and infrastructure.
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Specific dates, votes, dollar amounts, and party affiliations are not provided.
Some sections of the plan are not fully detailed, such as the phasing strategy.
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SAN JOSÉ PUBLIC LIBRARY Facilities and Customer Experience Plan Executive Brief City Council May 05, 2026 Jill Bourne, City Librarian, San José Public Library Margaret Sullivan, Library Expert, Margaret Sullivan Studio 1 For over a year, SJPL engaged in a community-driven approach to developing a plan to guide reinvestment across the library system. 2 This plan builds on a demonstration of stewardship and ongoing investment to better serve a diverse and dynamic city of more than one million residents. Visioning & Strategy COMMUNITY CO-CREATION PLACEKEEPING Service & Service and Program Program Design Design Inclusive Design Community Strategic Goals, Needs Planning & Assets PLACEMAKING Facility & Facility and Space Space Planning Planning 3 Through a methodology that was informed by San Jose research, staff, leadership, and community surveys, facility visits, case studies, and data-driven demographic tools, we discovered that SJPL embodies the shared knowledge, creativity, and empowerment of the city. 4 The Plan & Executive Brief 5 DRAFT We engaged in a Community and Data-Driven Approach to this Plan. Libraries are trusted, loved, and heavily used. Facilities are undersized...
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The document discusses the importance of strategic funding for the San José Public Library system, emphasizing its role as a vital public investment during economic uncertainty. It highlights the library's accomplishments, including high community engagement and satisfaction, effective management of public assets, and initiatives promoting equity and upward mobility. The document outlines a 20-Year Facilities and Customer Experience Plan aimed at modernizing library branches and addressing space deficits, proposing roles for libraries in education, community connection, cultural engagement, and civic participation. It argues for continued investment in libraries as essential resources for economic wellness and community support.
Key points
The library system serves over 10,300 visitors daily and has a 95% satisfaction rating.
The library reduced its deferred maintenance backlog from $43 million to approximately $20 million.
The Facilities and Customer Experience Plan aims to add roughly 400,000 square feet to library facilities.
The library supports underserved populations, with high participation rates from BIPOC communities in its programs.
The plan emphasizes fiscal responsibility and phased investment, focusing on low-cost renovations and innovative partnerships.
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5/4/26, 4:40 PM Inbox - Agendadesk - Outlook Now more than ever, during times of economic uncertainty, our city must recognize that strategic funding for the library system is not a luxury. It is a high-return public investment that yields immense social, educational, and economic benefits for more than one million residents. Celebrating the Library’s Major Accomplishments Before looking toward our next 20 years, it is critical to celebrate the exceptional accomplishments and operational excellence that our library system has demonstrated: Unmatched Community Reach and High Satisfaction: Each day, the San José Public Library system welcomes more than 10,300 visitors, loans approximately 23,000 items, and directly answers 1,000 questions for our community members. Serving 635,112 active cardholders, the library consistently earns a 95% satisfaction rating in resident surveys. A Legacy of Prudent Stewardship: Building upon the immense success of the 2000 Branch Library Bond Measure (Measure O), which built 6 new branches and renovated 14 others, the library system has proven its dedication to the careful management of public assets. Most recently, the library successfully reduced...