Legislation Details

File #: DC-5696    Version: 1
Type: Regular Information Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 5/12/2026 In control: General Government and Policy Committee of the Whole
On agenda: 6/9/2026 Final action:
Enactment date: Resolution #:
Title: Update On Self-Service Hours And Overview Of Metropolitan Library Service Agency
Sponsors: Library
Attachments: 1. Presentation Slides - Self Service Hours, 2. Presentation Slides - MELSA
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DEPARTMENT: Library

FILE TYPE: Regular Information

 

TITLE

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Update On Self-Service Hours And Overview Of Metropolitan Library Service Agency

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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED

Provide an update on Self-Service Hours at the libraries and an overview of Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA).

 

SUMMARY

Staff will provide an update on Self-Service Hours including promotion, costs, security and use. Self-Service Hours was piloted in August of 2022 and made available at all library locations by August of 2024.

 

The Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) promotes cooperation among its members and the public access to resources, programs, and other services with funding from the State of Minnesota. The MELSA Director will share information about MELSA, the regional public library system that includes the eight Twin Cities public library systems.

 

RECOMMENDATION

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Information only; no action requested.

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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS

  None              Current budget              Other        

  Amendment Requested                           New FTE(s) requested

 

RESOLUTION

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Information only; no action requested.

 

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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION

None.

 

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment: Presentation Slides - Self-Service Hours

Attachment: Presentation Slides - MELSA

 

BOARD GOALS

   Thriving People        A Healthy Environment with Quality Natural Resources

   A Successful Place for Business and Jobs         Excellence in Public Service

 

CONTACT

Department Head: Jennifer Reichert Simpson

Author: Jennifer Reichert Simpson