Minutes - 09/09/1997 - Library Commissioni
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September 8, 1997
The meeting was called to order at 6 15 p m by Commissioner Roberta Petz
Present Commissioners Roberta Petz, Barbara Benezra, and Anthony Ingrisano
Also Present. Library Director Ruth Martin, Susan Esposito, meeting secretary, and
David Heights of the Oak Brook Press.
Excused George T Caleel, Library Liaison Trustee
The Minutes of the July 8, 1997 meeting were approved as submitted
Old .business
Foundation Update Director Martin spoke with Attorney Dick Martens who is in
process of drafting by -laws Martin recommends that a Directors' meeting will be
called to discuss the by -law draft upon completion Martin will continue to
communicate with Martens regarding organizational steps
Collection Management Policy (CMP) review: Minor edits will be completed to
the CMP before submission to the Board of Trustees for approval Martin will
verify that all references to the Oak Brook Library Association will be changed to
Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library The Commission recommended that CMP
be passed to the Board of Trustees for approval CMP will go before the Board in
October
New Business
Serving Our Public (SOP) Chapters 3 & 7 were read and reviewed Possible
suggestions for future OBPL publicity included, a web -site, a monthly or bi- monthly
newsletter once construction begins on the new library, and developing a regular
column in a local newspaper Martin will present information on bloodborne
pathogens at the next commission meeting
Friends' of Oak Brook Public Library report: Commissioner Anthony Ingrisano
reported that the Friends group now offered books for sale on a regular basis on a
cart in the library vestibule The Friends group will also have a table at the
EthnicFest and will pass out materials regarding the Evergreen Concert series,
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current library programs, refrigerator magnets and information on the Friends'
group
President's Report: Commissioner Roberta Petz reported that the DuPage Library
System Web page was most informative, entertaining and a potential guide for a
future Friends or Library web -site
Also discussed was the new Bill Gates foundation donating $400 million in cash and
equipment to local libraries
Director's Report: Director Martin reported that Youth Services Librarian Sue
Madorin has been going to local schools to discuss the services and collections that
are available in conjunction with school programs
Also reviewed were the recent press releases, video lists, brochures and book lists
available to the patrons Commissioner Ingrisano requested that 50 copies of the
current video lists, brochures, and book lists be made available for distribution at
EthnicFest
The library's policy on book donations was clarified
Closed Session: The Library Commission entered closed session to discuss pending
litigation regarding the library
The meeting adjourned at 7 40 p m
Next meeting Tuesday, November 11, 1997, 6 00 p m
Lower Level Conference Room, Village Hall
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Esposito
Secretary