Minutes - 07/21/2015 - Library Commission MINUTES OF THE JULY 21, 2015 REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY
COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
SEPTEMBER 15, 2015 .
1. CALL TO ORDER: CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Library Commission was called to order by Commission
Chairperson Petz in the Library Meeting Room at 7:10 pm.
2. ROLL CALL:
Commission Chairperson Petz called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: Commissioners Susan Epstein, Andrea Holt, Veena Mendiratta and Roberta
Petz
ABSENT: Anthony DiCanio, Jeffry Franklin, Hope Sabbagha
IN ATTENDANCE: Susan Madorin, Library Director and Mark Moy, Trustee Liaison
ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MINUTES
LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING – MARCH 17, 2015
Motion by Commissioner Holt and seconded by Commissioner Epstein to approve the
minutes of the regular Library Commission Meeting of March 17, 2015 as written. All in
favor, none opposed.
4.
5.
RESIDENT COMMENTS:
None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
RESIDENT
COMMENTS
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
None
6. NEW BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
A. LIBRARY UPDATES AND FUTURE PLANS:
Director Madorin discussed staffing, furniture, items to be possibly included in the 2016
budget, and the new website for the Village and Library. A presentation was made on why
libraries weed and the benefits received from removal of items.
B. CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT:
Chairperson Petz reminded the Commissioners that there is still time to join the summer
reading program and to renew their membership with the Friends of the Library. Petz
informed the Commissioners of the renaming of a library in Charleston, South Carolina and
endeavors some other libraries are taking including loaning out ukuleles.
C. DIRECTOR’S REPORT:
Director Madorin advised the Commissioners about updates in the travel and other sections
of the Library. Commissioner Mendiratta questioned procedures on overdue items as well as
the eBook collection.
D. OTHER NEW BUSINESS:
UPDATES AND
PLANS
CHAIR REPORT
DIRECTOR REPORT
OTHER NEW
BUSINESS
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None.
7. ADJOURNMENT:
Commission Chairperson Petz adjourned the meeting at 8:19 pm.
ATTEST:
s/Susan Madorin
Library Director
ADJOURNMENT
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