Minutes - 01/19/2010 - Library CommissionMINUTES OF THE JANURY 19, 2010 REGULAR MEETING OF
THE LIBRARY COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK
BROOK APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON MARCH 16, 2010.
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 7:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL,
Commission Chairperson Petz called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: Commissioners Herbert Arnquist, Randa Bishlawi, William Duff, Veena
Mendiratta, Roberta Petz and Hope Sabbagha
ABSENT: Commissioner Guatam Patel
IN ATTENDANCE: Moin Saiyed, Trustee Liaison, Susan Madorin, Acting Library
Director, Michelle Coduto, Office Coordinator
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MINUTES
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING — NOVEMBER 17, 2009
Motion by Chairperson Petz and seconded by Commissioner Arnquist to approve the
minutes of the regular Library Commission Meeting of November 17, 2009 as written.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
A. EXHIBITS POLICY REVISION:
The first line of the policy purpose was changed to "to stimulate interest in books, reading,
Library programs and other materials." Commissioner Bishlawi moved and Commissioner
Sabbagha seconded the motion to approve the policy revision. The vote was unanimous.
5. NEW BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
A. GENERAL POLICY REVIEW:
GENERAL POLICY
REVIEW
The General Policy was tabled until the March 2010 meeting.
B. COMMUNITY TRENDS:
COMMUNITY
TRENDS
Chairperson Petz stated that the Commissioners should consider new technology trends
(such as ebook readers) and make suggestions to the Library. Commissioner Bishlawi
suggested that the Library have a program on the different ebook readers that are available.
C. AD HOC COMMITTEE:
AD HOC
COMMITTEE
Chairperson Petz suggested the formation of a Committee to work with Acting Director
Madorin to discuss patron complaints and resolve problems. Commissioner Sabbagha
volunteered to join the committee with Petz and Madorin.
D. JOINT MEETING WITH THE FRIENDS OF OAK BROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY:
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JOINT MEETING
Chairperson Petz will discuss a joint meeting and agenda with the Friends of Oak Brook WITH FRIENDS
Public Library at their March 2010 meeting. Petz also mentioned that the Friends are
looking for volunteers for their Used Book Sale and that they are in need of more book
donations.
E. PUBLICIZING COMMISSION MEETING IN MARCH: PUBLICIZING
MEETINGS
Chairperson Petz will write an article for the March issue of the Library Beacon and
Library staff will investigate the possibility of increased signage.
F. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: CHAIR REPORT
Chairperson Petz mentioned an article in The Doings that referred to Library supporters as
the "silent majority" and encouraged the Commissioners to become Library advocates in
the community. The Commission decided to create a list of all the improvements needed,
but not allowed due to budgetary constraints. The creation of short and long term goals
will be added to the March meeting agenda.
G. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
DIRECTOR REPORT
Acting Library Director Madorin announced that two staff members have resigned.
Madorin also informed the Commission that staff have begun the process of hiring five
part -time positions. Madorin then discussed the fourth quarter report and encouraged the
Commissioners to sign up for the Winter Reading Program.
H. OTHER NEW BUSINESS: OTHER NEW
BUSINESS
Commissioner Mendiratta suggested that the Library replace the current coffee machine in
the lobby with a Keurig machine.
7. ADJOURNMENT: ADJRN
Commissioner Arnquist moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 p.m. Commissioner Duff
seconded the motion.
ATTEST:
s/Michelle M. Coduto
Office Coordinator
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