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OAK BROOK LIBRARY COMMISSION Minutes
UNOFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED AS WRITTEN_
OR AS AMENDED X BY THE LIBRARY
COMMISSION ON January 12, 1999
MEETING CALL:
The Oak Brook Library Commission meeting of Tuesday, November 10, 1998 was
called to order by Commission President Roberta Petz in the Lower Level Conference
Room of the Village Commons at 6.10 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Roberta Petz, Barbara D. Benezra and Anthony J.
Ingrisano.
IN ATTENDANCE: George T. Caleel, Library Liaison Trustee; Ruth A. Martin,
Library Director and Michelle Coduto, meeting secretary
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the September 8, 1998 meeting were approved as submitted.
OLD BUSINESS
Trustee Caleel expressed concern regarding the Carow Architects Planners cost
estimates.
Trustee Caleel also stated that both the Friends and the Foundation will continue to
f indraise on the behalf of the Library
A. FOUNDATION UPDATE:
Commissioner Petz announced that $10,000 had been donated to the
Foundation by an Oak Brook company, as well as another $500 which was
donated by an Oak Brook resident. Petz also stated that the Foundation has
hired a lawyer to work on the IRS filings and that a bank account has been
established at PrivateBank.
B. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY REPORT:
Commissioner Ingrisano announced that the Friends donated $2000 to the
Library Foundation. The Friends have received other donations which they will
use to purchase materials for the Library and to prepare a larger donation to the
Foundation in the future. Ingrisano also stated that the Evergreen Concert was a
great success, with Commissioner Petz adding that 200 people called to RSVP.
Director Martin recommended that at all Library functions, envelopes for
donations be made available. Martin also announced that the determination
letter should be receive in early 1999.
Ingrisano continued by announcing that the Friends will provide the holiday
decorations for the Library this season.
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Benezra added that the Friends may issue another newsletter before the end of
1998.
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C. HINSDALE AREA YES GRANT PROJECT:
Director Martin reported that the Library gamed public internet access on
October 1, 1998 and has begun training a few patrons. The URL is
"www. bins dale- area -YES . org"
4. NEW BUSINESS
A SERVING OUR PUBLIC:
Director Martin led the discussion on Chapter 4 on Collection Management.
She stated that the Library's Collection Management Policy is up for review in
July 1999. Thus far, the only recommended change is the mission statement,
which was adjusted in the last review of the General Policy.
5. PRESIDENT'S REPORT.
Commissioner Petz began discussion of the ground breaking reception for the new
Library and her hopes of inviting the entire town. Commissioner Benezra added that it
would be ideal if the Library opens during the school year in the hopes that the local
schools can involve the Library in their curriculum
6 DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Martin announced that a new Reference and User Services Manager, Julia
Adamski, was hired. Adamski came highly recommended from Northwestern
Business College. Martin also announced that the Library is planning new children's
programs, including `Books Go Everywhere" for Children's Book Week beginning
November 16, 1998 and Holiday Happenings in December. The color copier's
expected arrival in ten business days was also announced by Martin, who stated that
copies will be charged at $100 each
7 ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 7 20 p.m. by Commission President Petz.
Respectfully submitted,
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Michelle M. Coduto
Secretary
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