Minutes - 03/11/1997 - Library Commission•
MINUTES OF THE
OAK BROOK LIBRARY COMMISSION
March 11, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by Commissioner Roberta
Petz.
Present: Commissioners Roberta Petz, Barbara Benezra and Anthony
Ingrisano
Also Present: Library Director Ruth Martin, Trustee Gerald McInerney
Resident Joe Fullan
Doings Newspaper Reporter Kate Harrigan
The minutes of the January 14, 1997 meeting were approved as submitted.
Old Business
Status of Proposed New Library Buildlng: The Village Is In the process
of negotiating a contract with architect Jay Carow. The Village is also
aware of the "threat" of a lawsuit but Is not being Intimidated by it.
Joe Fullan reported that resident Wes Pence informally suggested to him
his (Pence's) willingness to oversee Jay Carow.
New Business
Youth Services Policy: The policy was reviewed and approved as is.
Trustee McInerney will report this to the Village Board. The discussion
included questioning the impact the developing video collection would
have on YS policy. The Collection Management Policy statement regarding
the focus of the collection was reviewed, which - states that "OBPL
intends to collect how -to, travel, classical and children's videos."
These guidelines coordinate with YS policy. No R -rated videos will be
added to the collection.
ALA Ethics Statement for Public Library Trustees: As the Village Board
members serve as the Library Trustees, the Ethics statement was adopted
by that Board on February 25, 1997. Copies of the statement were
distributed to Commission members.
Facilities Committee: The Commission will send a letter to Trustee
McInerney regarding the definition and formation of this group to handle
a broad range of construction decisions which will be reported to the
Village Board but will allow timely action by the Committee.
Library Foundation: An organizational meeting Is expected In April.
Input is needed on how to select directors. Resident opinion will be
sought on how to acquire directors and how the corporate community will
be represented.
na : A discussion occurred about posting a sign visible from 31st
Street, taking into consideration the widening process, stating "Future
Site of the Oak Brook Public Library." It was decided to postpone this
request until the actual site was cleaned of debris.
Serving Our Public: Chapter IV, "Collection Management," was reviewed.
OBPL needs Illinet online for public access. There are 41,089 items
(books and A.V. materials) in the collection. This represents 61% of
the standard which should be 74,800: 68,000 books plus 10% of that
figure in audio visual materials. The Library should subscribe to 228
periodical titles; it currently has 163 which Is 72% of where it should
be. And, the Library Is not handicapped accessible.
Chapter V, "Services," was reviewed. Library staff will explore adding
"Night Owl Reference Service" with the 1998 budget. There is no TTY or
"voice relay" telephone in the Library. The Library is not in
compliance with ADA requirements.
Director's Report: Ruth Martin reported on Daily Herald coverage of the
Library. The Mad Science program which was held in March had a record
high number of 71 participants. April 14 -21 are the anticipated
migration dates for the new circulation system. Circulation is up 23.9%
from Jan. i to Mar. 10 for the same period from last year. Another
telephone line has been added to the reference area.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, May 13, 1997, 6:00 p.m.
Lower Level Conference Room, Village Hall
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara DeBellis Benezra
Commissioner