July 17, 2006

The Library Citizens Advisory Committee supports the Board of Supervisors' Budget Committee proposal allocating $480,000 in SFPL funds to increased Sunday and/or Monday hours at selected branches during fiscal 2006-2007, using the following criteria:

1. Branches currently closed Sunday and Monday
2. Branches impacted negatively by the closures necessitated by the branch renovation program
3. Branches registering significant increases in borrowing and visitors.

Furthermore, the LCAC encourages ongoing support for this level of increased services and hours in future fiscal years.

The LCAC further recommends implementation of the increased hours as soon as possible.