Minutes - 07/17/2007 - Library CommissionMINUTES OF THE JULY 17, 2007 REGULAR MEETING OF
THE LIBRARY COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK
BROOK APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2007.
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Library Commission was called to order by Commission
Chairperson Salazar in the Library Meeting Room at 7:07 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL:
Chairperson Salazar called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: Commission Chairperson Melissa Salazar, Commissioners William Duff,
Janice Skowron and Lucia Sutton.
ABSENT: Commissioners Madeline Bell, Randa Bishlawi and Veena Mendiratta
IN ATTENDANCE: Meg Klinkow Hartmann, Library Director and Michelle Coduto,
Office Coordinator.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
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Motion by Commissioner Duff and seconded by Commissioner Skowron to approve the
minutes of the Regular Library Commission Meeting of May 15, 2007 as written.
4. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. MIGRATION UPDATE:
Director Klinkow Hartmann announced that the Library was not accepted by MLS for
migration to SWAN. The Library will remain with DuPage Library System and the
MAGIC consortium. Commissioner Skowron moved and Commissioner Duff seconded the
motion to approve this decision. The vote was unanimous in favor or remaining with
MAGIC.
B. MANY CULTURES, ONE LIBRARY, FIVE YEARS CELEBRATION:
Director Klinkow Hartmann informed the Commission that the Foundation has donated
$500 for the celebration. Commissioner Skowron updated the Commission on her
solicitation of local businesses to provide prizes for the celebration.
5. NEW BUSINESS
A. REVIEW GENERAL POLICY AND COLLECTION MANAGEMENT POLICY:
This itern was tabled until the September 18, 2007 meeting.
B. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Klinkow Hartmann announced that the staff will be having a Staff Development
Day on August 10, 2007 during which the staff will receive emergency training. Klinkow
Hartmann also reviewed the Second Quarterly Report.
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Commissioner Sutton expressed her displeasure with the fees charged to check out a DVD
or VHS feature film. Klinkow Hartmann responded with an explanation of the fees and
informed the Commission that the fee structure is decided upon by the Library Commission
and approved by the Village Board. The Commission did not request that the Village
Board approve any change to fees.
C. CHAIRPERSONS'S REPORT:
Chairperson Salazar stated that the Foundation's plaque honoring supporters of the new
library building will soon be placed above the Circulation Desk.
8. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Salazar moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Commissioner Sutton
seconded the motion.
ATTEST:
s /Michelle M. Coduto
Office Coordinator
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