Minutes - 07/19/2011 - Library CommissionMINUTES OF THE JULY 19, 2011 REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY
COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON
SEPTEMBER 20, 2011.
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 7:06 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL: ROLL CALL
Commission Chairperson Petz called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: Commissioners Herbert Amquist, Susan Epstein- Lasinski, Veena
Mendiratta, Roberta Petz and Hope Sabbagha
ABSENT: Commissioner Sandra Wittrock
IN ATTENDANCE: Mark Moy, Trustee Liaison, Asif Yusuf, Trustee Liaison and Susan
Madorin, Library Director
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: MINUTES
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING — MAY 17, 2011
Motion by Commissioner Amquist and seconded by Commissioner Sabbagha to approve the
minutes of the regular Library Commission Meeting of May 17, 2011 as written.
4. RESIDENT COMMENTS:
RESIDENT
COMMENTS
None
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. TEN YEAR LIBRARY CELEBRATION IN 2012:
10 YEAR
CELEBRATION
The Friends of the Library suggested the celebration take place on May 6, 2012 to avoid
graduation conflicts in June. The Friends will hire the musical entertainment, the St Charles
Singers. Commissioner Sabbagha shared other ideas that would be appealing to children.
Director Madorin requested Commissioners to continue to think of celebration ideas.
Chairperson Petz requested that a suggestion box be provided at the celebration.
6. NEW BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS
A. SPECIAL ACQUISITIONS POLICY: SPECIAL ACQ
POLICY
The Commission discussed how to deaccession some Lladro pieces in the Collection for
Library revenue. Commissioner Lasinski offered to research eBay and the value of Lladro
items. Director Madorin requested all Commissioners help research the worth of the Lladro
pieces. Trustee Yusuf suggested some pieces be auctioned during a school fund- raiser.
Chairperson Petz suggested selling some pieces during the 10 year celebration and/or the
possibility of an online auction, similar to the Friends of the Library Silent Book Auction.
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B. LIBRARY COMMISSION RESPONSIBILITIES: COMMISSION
RESPONSIBILITIES
Chairperson Petz shared information about the importance of remaining politically neutral
when speaking on behalf of the Library Commission. Commissioner Mendiratta suggested
an addition to the Library Commission Responsibilities and Procedures regarding the
possibility of calling a special meeting. Director Madorin asked Commissioners to review
this section again and be prepared to discuss at the September meeting.
C. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: CHAIR REPORT
Chairperson Petz had nothing to report beyond what had been discussed earlier.
D. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
DIRECTOR REPORT
Director Madorin commented about her attendance at the ALA Conference. She updated the
Commissioners on the recent changes in staffing. Madorin announced the reduction in the
cost of color copies and printing. Epay has been implemented and is available for use.
Madorin asked the Commissioners to review the Collection Management Policy for the next
meeting.
E. OTHER NEW BUSINESS: OTHER NEW
BUSINESS
none
7. ADJOURNMENT:
AD1RN
Commission Chairperson Petz adjourned the meeting at 8:04p.m.
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s/Hope Sabbagha
Library Commissioner
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