CALIFORNIA
STATE LIBRARY
STATE FUNDED GRANTS
AWARD AGREEMENT AND
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
Riverside Public Library
Lunch at the Library Summer 2024
2023-2024 LATL23-54A
CALIFORNIA
STATE LIBRARY
PROJECT SUMMARY
AWARD AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE STATE LIBRARY and Riverside Public Library for the Lunch at the Library Summer 2024 project.
AWARD AGREEMENT NUMBER LATL23-54A
This Award Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on 2/1/2024 by and between the California State Library ("State Library") and Riverside Public Library, ("Grantee").
This Award Agreement pertains to Grantee's State-funded Lunch at the Library Summer 2024 project.
The Library Development Services Bureau ("LDS") of the State Library administers state and federal funds in the form of awards.
The Grantee was selected by the State Library to receive state grant funds in the amount of $50,448 through the process adopted by the State Library in administering such grants.
The State Library and the Grantee, for the consideration and under the conditions hereinafter set forth in the Grant Agreement, agree as follows:
Riverside Public Library
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the budget worksheet that was included with the application. Under no circumstances shall payments exceed the total grant amount identified in this Agreement.
D. Narrative and Financial Reports
1. The Grantee shall be responsible for submission of interim and final narrative and financial reports on the progress and activities of the project, to the California State Library, using the sample report documents provided by the California
2. All the reports must be current, include all required sections and documents, and must be approved by the Grant Monitor before any payment request can be processed. Failure to comply with the specified reporting requirements may be considered a breach of this Agreement and result in the termination of the Agreement or rejection of the payment request and/or forfeiture by the Grantee of claims for costs incurred that might otherwise have been eligible for grant funding. Any problems or delays must be reported immediately to the Grant Monitor. The financial reports shall reflect the expenditures made by the Grantee under the Agreement and may be incorporated into the same reporting structure as the narrative reports.
3. The reports shall be submitted by the following dates:
Reporting Period Report Due Date
2/1/2024 - Ist Financial and Mid Project Program 6/20/2024 5/31/2024 Narrative Report Due
Summer 2024 LATL Annual Outputs Report (Reporting on 9/19/2024 all outputs thus far)
6/1/2024 - 2nd Financial and Mid Project Program 10/17/2024 9/30/2024 Narrative Report Due
10/1/2024- Final Financial Report, Expenditure Detail 2/20/2025 1/31/2025 Report and Final Program Narrative Report
4. Failure to submit timely reports with the appropriate documentation by the due date may result in rejection of the payment request and/or forfeiture by the Grantee of claims for costs incurred that might otherwise have been eligible for grant funding.
5. The Grantee agrees to maintain records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this grant, subject to possible audit for a minimum of five (5) years after final payment date or grant term end date, Riverside Public Library
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7. Prompt Payment Clause
The California State Library will make payments to the Grantee in accordance with the Prompt Payment Clause under Government Code, section 927, et. seq.
The Grantee may typically expect payment within 45 days from the date a grant payment request is properly submitted and approved by the Grant Monitor.
8. Budget Contingency Clause
a. It is mutually agreed that if the Budget Act of the current fiscal year or any subsequent years covered under this Agreement does not appropriate sufficient funds for the program, this Agreement shall no longer be in full force and effect. In this event, the California State Library shall have no liability to pay any funds whatsoever to the Grantee or to furnish any other considerations under this Agreement and the Grantee shall not be obligated to perform any provisions of this Agreement.
b. If funding for any fiscal year is reduced or deleted by the Budget Act for purposes of this Program, the California State Library shall have the option to either cancel this Agreement with no liability occurring to itself or offer an Agreement amendment to the Grantee to reflect the reduced amount.
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c. This credit line on products of a project, such as materials, is important to foster support from the public, and state funding sources. d. California State Library Logo: Use of the California State Library logo, which can be downloaded on the California State Library website, is required on any publication, vehicle wrap, or promotional material along with the above statements).
e. Photo Documentation: Digital photos are a great way to document the happenings of your project. It is recommended that you use a photo release form when taking photos of the public. You may use your library's photo release form, or contact your grant monitor for the State Library's form.
3. Agency: In the performance of this Agreement the Grantee and its agents and employees shall act in an independent capacity and not as officers, employees or agents of the California State Library. The Grantee is solely responsible for all activities supported by the grant. Nothing in this Agreement creates a partnership, agency, joint venture, employment, or any other type of relationship between the parties. The Grantee shall not represent itself as an agent of the California State Library for any purpose, and has no authority to bind the State Library in any manner whatsoever.
4. Amendment: No amendment or variation of the terms of this Agreement shall be valid unless made in writing, signed by the parties, and approved as required.
No oral understanding or agreement not incorporated into this Agreement is binding on any of the parties. This Agreement may be amended, modified or augmented by mutual consent of the parties, subject to the requirements and restrictions of this paragraph.
5. Applicable law: The laws of the State of California shall govern all proceedings concerning the validity and operation of this Agreement and the performance of the obligations imposed upon the parties hereunder. The parties hereby waive any right to any other venue. The place where the Agreement is entered into and place where the obligation is incurred is Sacramento County, California.
6. Assignment, Successors, and Assigns: The Grantee may not assign this Agreement or delegate its performance to any third-party person or entity, either in whole or in part, without the California State Library's prior written consent. The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the California State Library, the Grantee, and their respective successors and assigns.
7. Audit and Records Access: The Grantee agrees that the California State Library, the Department of General Services, the State Auditor, or their designated representatives shall have the right to review, audit, inspect and copy any records and supporting documentation pertaining to the performance of this Agreement. The Grantee agrees to maintain such records for possible audit for a minimum of five (5) years after the final payment, or grant term end date, whichever is later, unless a longer period of records retention is stipulated, or until Riverside Public Library
Joseph Garcia
3900 Mission Inn Ave
Riverside, CA, 92501
951-826-2495 [email protected]
California State Library
Lisa Lindsay
900 N Street
Sacramento, CA 95814]
916.603.6708 [email protected]
1. Confidentiality: Grantee will maintain as confidential any material it receives or produces that is marked Confidential or is inherently confidential or is protected by privilege. Grantee agrees to alert the State Library to this status in advance, and State Library agrees to maintain this status in conformity with the Public Records Act.
2. Contractor and Subcontractors: Nothing contained in this Grant Agreement or otherwise shall create any contractual relation between the State and any contractor or subcontractors, and no contract or subcontract shall relieve the Grantee of his or her responsibilities and obligations hereunder. The Grantee agrees to be as fully responsible to the State for the acts and omissions of its contractors, subcontractors, volunteers, student interns and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by any of them as it is for the acts and omissions of persons directly employed by the Grantee. The Grantee's obligation to pay its contractors and subcontractors is an independent obligation from the State's obligation to make payments to the Grantee. As a result, the State shall have no obligation to pay or to enforce the payment of any monies to any contractor or subcontractor.
3. Copyright: Grantee owns and retains titles to any copyrights or copyrightable material from any original works that it creates within the scope of this Agreement in accordance with the federal Copyright Act. (17 U.S.C. 101, et seq.) Grantee is responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permissions, releases or authorizations to use text, images, or other materials owned, copyrighted, or trademarked by third parties and for extending such licenses, permissions, releases, or authorizations to the California State Library pursuant to this section. Also, the California State Library may upload, post or transmit copyrighted material produced or purchased with grant funds on a California State Library website for public access and viewing.
4. Discharge of Grant Obligations: The Grantee's obligations under this Agreement shall be deemed discharged only upon acceptance of the final report by California State Library. If the Grantee is a non-profit entity, the Grantee's Board of Directors shall accept and certify as accurate the final report prior to its submission to California State Library.
10. Executive Order N-6-22-Russia Sanctions: The Grantee shall comply with Executive Order N-6-22 (the EO) regarding Economic Sanctions against Russia and Russian entities and individuals. "Economic Sanctions" refers to sanctions imposed by the U.S. government in response to Russia's actions in Ukraine, as well as any sanctions imposed under state law. The EO directs state agencies to terminate grant agreements with, and to refrain from entering any new grant agreements with, individuals or entities that are determined to be a target of Economic Sanctions. Accordingly, should the State determine Grantee is a target of Economic Sanctions or is conducting prohibited transactions with sanctioned individuals or entities, that shall be grounds for termination of this agreement. The State shall provide Grantee advance written notice of such termination, allowing Grantee at least 30 calendar days to provide a written response. Termination shall be at the sole discretion of the State.
11. Extension: The State Librarian or designee may extend the final deadline for good cause. The Grantee's request for an extension of the grant period must be made in writing and received by the California State Library at least 30 days prior to the final deadline.
12. Failure to Perform: The grant being utilized by the Grantee is to benefit the Lunch at the Library Summer 2024. If the Grant Monitor determines the Grantee has not complied with this Agreement, the Grantee may forfeit the right to reimbursement of any grant funds not already paid by the California State Library, including, but not limited to, the ten percent (10%) withhold.
13. Federal and State Taxes: The State Library shall not:
a. Withhold Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) payments from Grantee's payments or make FICA payments on the Grantee's behalf; or
b. Make Federal or State unemployment insurance contributions on Grantee's behalf; or
c. Withhold Federal or State income taxes from Grantee's payments Grantee shall pay all taxes required on payments made under this Agreement including applicable income taxes and FICA.
14. Force Majeure: Neither the California State Library nor the Grantee, its contractors, vendors, or subcontractors, if any, shall be responsible hereunder for any delay, default, or nonperformance of this Agreement, to the extent that such delay, default, or nonperformance is caused by an act of God, weather, accident, labor strike, fire, explosion, riot, war, rebellion, sabotage, flood, or other contingencies unforeseen by the California State Library or the Grantee, its contractors, vendors, or subcontractors, and beyond the reasonable control of such party.
15. Forfeit of Grant Funds and Repayment of Funds Improperly Expended: If grant funds are not expended, or have not been expended, in accordance with this Agreement, the State Librarian or designee, at his or her sole discretion, may take appropriate action under this Agreement, at law or in time need not be devoted solely to fulfilling obligations under this Agreement. Grantee shall furnish all equipment and materials used to meet its obligations, and complete the Project. The State Library shall not provide any personnel or other resources beyond the grant award, and is not required to provide training in connection with this Agreement.
23. Indemnification: Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend and save harmless the State of California, the California State Library and its officers, employees, and agents, from any and all claims, losses, and liabilities accruing or resulting to any and all contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, laborers and any other person, firm or corporation furnishing or supplying work services, materials, or supplies in connection with the performance of this Agreement, and from any and all claims and losses accruing or resulting to any person, firm or corporation who may be injured or damaged by Grantee in the performance of this Agreement.
24. License to Use: The California State Library reserves a fully paid-up, royalty- free, nonexclusive, sub-licensable and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, prepare derivative works, distribute or otherwise use, and to authorize third parties to use, any material received or maintained by Grantee in connection with this Agreement. This includes intellectua property, with or without third-party rights. All such usages will be for public library and State governmental purposes:
a. The copyright in any work developed under this grant, sub-grant, or contract under this grant or sub-grant; and
b. Any rights of copyright to which a Grantee, sub-grantee, or a contractor purchases ownership with grant support.
25. Limitation of Expenditure: Expenditure for all projects must conform to the grantee's approved budget and with applicable State laws and regulations. The total amount paid by the California State Library to the Grantee under this agreement shall not exceed $50,448 and shall be expended/encumbered in the designated award period.
During the award period, the grantee may find that the awarded budget may need to be modified. Budget changes, requests for additional funds, or requests for reductions in award funding must be discussed with the assigned State Library Grant Monitor and a Grant Award Modification may be required to be submitted according to the instructions. Approval is by the State Librarian or their designee. Adjustments should be reported on the next financial report. Any adjustments in approved budgets must be documented and documentation retained in project accounts.
26. Lobbying: Grantee confirms that the grant funds will not be used for the purposes of lobbying or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, as those purposes are defined by the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986. e. U.S. Mail: Five days after being deposited in the U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to recipient's address as stated in this Agreement.
29. Order of Precedence: The performance of this Agreement shall be conducted in accordance with the Terms and Conditions, Procedures and Requirements, Certificate of Compliance, Project Summary, Activities Timeline, and Budget, of this Agreement, or other combination of exhibits specified on the Grant Agreement Coversheet attached hereto (collectively referred to as "Terms"). Grantee's California State Library- approved Application (Grantee's Application) is hereby incorporated herein by this reference. In the event of conflict or inconsistency between the articles, exhibits, attachments, specifications or provisions that constitute this Agreement, the following order of precedence shall apply:
a. Grant Agreement Coversheet and any Amendments thereto b. Terms and Conditions
c. Procedures and Requirements
d. Certificate of Compliance
e. Project Summary
f. Grantee's Application (including Budget and Activities Timeline) g. All other attachments hereto, including any that are incorporated by reference.
30. Payment:
a. The approved Budget, if applicable, is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference and states the maximum amount of allowable costs for each of the tasks identified in the Project Summary and Activity Timeline included in the project application. California State Library shall provide funding to the Grantee for only the work and tasks specified in the Grantee's Application at only those costs specified in the Budget and incurred in the term of the Agreement.
b. The Grantee shall carry out the work described in the Work Plan or in •the Grantee's Application in accordance with the approved Budget and shall obtain the Grant Monitor's written approval of any changes or modifications to the Work Plan, approved project as described in the Grantee's Application, or the approved Budget prior to performing the changed work or incurring the changed cost. If the Grantee fails to obtain such prior written approval, the State Librarian or designee, at his or her sole discretion, may refuse to provide funds to pay for such work or costs.
c. The Grantee shall request funds in accordance with the funding schedule included in this agreement.
d. Ten percent (10%) will be withheld from the Payment Request (if applicable) and paid at the end of the grant term, when all reports are appropriate for publication. Said material, along with all other reports, documentation and data collected during the term of the Agreement, will be subject to disclosure unless it qualifies for exemption under the PRA in whole or in part. Grantee agrees to alert the State Library as to a basis for exemption, if any exists.
37. Publicity Obligations: Grantee will notify the State Library of any promotional materials or publications resulting from the grant no later than five (5) days in advance of distribution, whether they are print, film, electronic, or in any other format or medium. Copies of all promotional materials will be provided to the State Library. Grantee will acknowledge the State Library's support as noted above. Grantee agrees that the State Library may include information about this grant and its outcomes in its own annual reports, with specific reference to Grantee, and may distribute such information to third parties.
38. Records: Communications, grant related documents, data, original receipts, and invoices must be maintained by Grantee and shall be made available to the State Library upon request. Grantee agrees to maintain adequate grant program records and adequate financial records consistent with generally accepted accounting practices, and to retain all records for at least five (5) years after the end-of-term. The State Library may monitor or conduct an onsite evaluation of Grantee's operation to ensure compliance with this Agreement, with reasonable advance notice.
39. Reduction of Waste: In the performance of this Agreement, Grantee shall take all reasonable steps to ensure that materials purchased or utilized in the course of the project are not wasted. Steps should include, but not be limited to: the use of used, reusable, or recyclable products; discretion in the amount of materials used; alternatives to disposal of materials consumed; and the practice of other waste reduction measures where feasible and appropriate.
40. Reimbursement Limitations: Under no circumstances shall the Grantee seek reimbursement pursuant to this Agreement for a cost or activity that has been or will be paid for through another funding source. The Grantee shall not seek reimbursement for any costs used to meet cost sharing or matching requirements of any other California State Library funded program.
41. Reports and Claims: It is the responsibility of the grantee make the required reports and claims to the California State Library.
a. The grantee shall be responsible for submitting to the State Library Narrative Reports detailing progress and activities. The reports are due on the dates specified in the reporting schedule detailed in the Procedures and Requirements section.
A site visit may include, but not be limited to, monitoring the use of grant funds, provide technical assistance when needed, and to visit the State funded project.
45. Termination: The Agreement shall be subject to termination by the State Librarian or designee upon notice to the Grantee at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of termination. In the event this agreement is terminated, the Grantee shall deliver to the State Librarian copies of all reports, accounting, data, and materials prepared up to the date of termination. The State Librarian shall determine and pay the Grantee for necessary and appropriate expenditures and obligations up to the date of termination which have not been covered by prior installments previously paid to the Grantee. Upon such termination, the unused portion of the grant award must be returned to the California State Library within 45 days.
If funding has been advanced to the Grantee, any unobligated balances, as determined by the State Librarian, shall be returned to the State Library within 45 days of the notice of termination.
46. Timeline: Time is of the essence to this Agreement. It is mutually agreed between the parties that the grant application and the timeline included therein are part of the Agreement.
47. Unused Funds: At the end-of-term Grantee agrees to return any unexpended or unaccounted for funds to the State Library, or to submit a written request for an extension of the grant period. Funds will be considered unexpended or unaccounted if they were: (1) not used for their intended purpose, or (2) used inconsistent with the terms of this Agreement.
Funds will also be considered unaccounted for, and must be returned, if the proposal outcomes or deliverables are materially incomplete by the end-of- term or earlier termination, as determined by the State Library in its sole discretion.
48. Waiver of Rights: California State Library shall not be deemed to have waived any rights under this Agreement unless such waiver is given in writing and signed by California State Library. No delay or omission on the part of California State Library in exercising any rights shall operate as a waiver of such right or any other right. A waiver by California State Library of a provision of this Agreement shall not prejudice or constitute a waiver of California State Library's right otherwise to demand strict compliance with that provision or any other provision of this Agreement. No prior waiver by California State Library, nor any course of dealing between California State Library and Grantee, shall constitute a waiver of any of California State Library's rights or of any of grantee's obligations as to any future transactions. Whenever the consent of California State Library is required under this Agreement, the granting of such consent by California State
CALIFORNIA
STATE LIBRARY
EXHIBIT B: CERTIFICATION of COMPLIANCE FORM
1. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE: I certify that the authorized representative named below is the legally designated representative of the Grantee for this Grant Agreement and project and is authorized to receive and expena funds in order to administer this grant program.
2. I certify that all information provided to the California State Library for review in association with this award is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge, and as the authorized representative of the Grantee, I commit to the conditions of this award, and I have the legal authority to do so.
3. I certify that any or all other participants or contractors in the grant program have agreed to the terms of the application/grant award and have entered into an agreements) concerning the final disposition of equipment, facilities, and materials purchased for this program from the funds awarded for the activities and services described in the attached, as approved and/or as amended in the application by the California State Librarian.
4. The authorized representative, on behalf of the Grantee, certifies that the Grantee will comply with all applicable requirements of State and Federal laws, regulations, and policies governing this program, to include the requirements listed below in this Certification of Compliance Form.
5. The authorized representative, on behalf of the Grantee, hereby certifies to the California State Library, for an award of funds in the amount $50,448. This award will provide library services as set forth in the Project Application as approved and/or as amended by the California State Librarian.
6. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE: Grantee has, unless exempted, complied with the non-discrimination program requirements. (Gov. Code §12990 (a-f) and CCR. Title 2, Section 11102).
7. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE REQUIREMENTS: Grantee will comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 and will provide a drug-free workplace by taking the following actions:
a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions fo be taken against employees for violations.
b. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program to inform employees about:
1) the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
2) the person's or organization's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
commission, payment for preparatory time and payment for per diem. (Pub.
Contract Code § 10430 (e)).
9. LABOR CODE/WORKERS' COMPENSATION: Grantee needs to be aware of the provisions which require every employer to be insured against liability for Worker's Compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions, and Grantee affirms to comply with such provisions before commencing the performance of the work of this Agreement. (Labor Code § 3700).
10. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: Grantee assures the State that it complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA. (42 U.S.C. 12101 et.
11. RESOLUTION: For awards totaling $350,000 or more, a county, city, district, or other local public body must provide the State with a copy of a resolution. order, motion, or ordinance of the local governing body which by law has authority to enter into an agreement, authorizing execution of the agreement.
12. PAYEE DATA RECORD FORM STD. 204: This form must be completed by all Grantees that are not another state agency or other governmental entity.
13. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
a. Continue to provide a drug-free workplace by complying with the requirements in 2 C.F.R. part 3186 (Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Financial Assistance)). In particular, the recipient must comply with drug- free workplace requirements in subpart B of 2 C.F.R. part 3186, which adopts the Government-wide
implementation (2 C.F.R. part 182) of sections 5152-5158 of the Drug- Free Workplace Act of 1988 (P. L. 100-690, Title V, Subtitle D; 41 U.S.C. §§ 701-707).
b. This includes but is not limited to: making a good faith effort, on a continuing basis, to maintain a drug-free workplace; publishing a drug-free workplace statement; establishing a drug-free awareness program for the employees; taking actions concerning employees who are convicted of violating drug statutes in the workplace.
14. ACCESSIBILITY: The organization receiving this award, as listed in the certification section below, and all program staff, will ensure all project materials will meet California accessibility standards.
15. NON-DISCRIMINATION: The organization receiving this award, as listed in the certification section below, and all program staff, agree to comply with all California non-discrimination laws.
16. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The organization receiving this award, as listed in the certification section below, and all program staff, agree to comply with California State Library acknowledgement requirements.
CALIFORNIA
STATE LIBRARY
Authorized Representative Signature
ORGANIZATION
Name: Riverside Public Library Address (official and complete): 3900 Mission Inn Ave, Riverside, CA, 92501
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
Signature n Date: | 3/24
Printed Name of Person Signing: Title: Library Director Erin Christmas
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Agency Name: California State Library Address: 900 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 Signature: Date:
Printed Name of Person Signing: Greg Title: California State Librarian Lucas
Approved as to Form:
3h 8.h
By:
Brandon S. Mercer
Deputy City Attorney
DocuSign Envelope ID: BBED74A4-50CB-4183-A9EO-C94FB87BEE83
CALIFORNIA
STATE LIBRARY
LUNCH AT THE LIBRARY PROGRAM
FINANCIAL CLAIM
1st PAYMENT
Grant Award #: LATL23-54A Date:
Invoice #: LATL23-54A-01 PO #: 7226
Payee Name: City of Riverside Public Library
(Legal name of authorized agency to receive, disburse and account for funds*) Complete Address:
Street Address, City, State, Zip Code (Warrant will be mailed to this address) Amount Claimed: $22,702 Type of Payment:
(Payable Upon Execution of Agreement) X PROGRESS
Grantee Name: Riverside Public Library FINAL
(Name on Award Letter and Agreement) • IN FULL
Project Title: Lunch at the Library Summer 2024 • AUGMENT For Period From: upon execution to end of grant period
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury: that I am the duly authorized representative of the claimant herein; that this claim is in all respects true, correct and in accordance with law and the terms of the agreement; and that payment has not previously been received for the amount claimed herein.
By
Erin Christmas Library Director
(Print Name) (Title)
*Legal payee name must match the payee's federal tax return. Warrant will be made payable to payee name. Payee discrepancies in name and/or address may cause delay in payment. If you need to change pay name and address, please contact Fiscal Services at [email protected].
State of California, State Library Fiscal Office
ENY: 2023 ITEM NO: 6120-140-0001, Chapter 12, Statutes of 2023 PURCHASING AUTHORITY NUMBER: CSL-6120 REPORTING STRUCTURE: 61202000 COA: 5432000 PROGRAM #: 5312
FAIN: N/A
By Date
(State Library Representative)