Main Library Renovation 2012-?
Apparent hidden plans to reduce collection size

This is a repository of documents used in discussions between a group of citizens (Jeff Levinsky, Enid Pearson, Betsy Allyn, Elaine Meyer, Doug Moran) and the Library Director (Monique le Conge) and the lead architect on the renovation project. And subsequent discussions with the City Manager, and City Council members.

• Librarians Against Books: Subverting the will of the Electorate by Douglas B. Moran, A Pragmatist's Take blog, 2013-10-07, Palo Alto Online.
  • Earlier working paper (unpublished)
• Presentation Slides (PDF, 3.7MB). Lead author: Jeff Levinsky.
  Presented during April-June 2012.
• Followup Letter to Library Director Monique le Conge (PDF), 10 July 2012. Lead author: Jeff Levinsky.
  • The video below is longer available online, but may be available from Midpeninsula Community Media Center.
    Video of the discussion of this letter at the Library Advisory Commission meeting of 26 July 2012.
    The discussion occurred under Agenda Item F: Other Reports/Comments and ... between minutes 0:00 and 15:30.
    • Transcript: Rough, approximate with comments added. Transcriber: Douglas Moran (using the above video).