Minutes - 11/13/2000 - Library CommissionOAK BROOK LIBRARY COMMISSION Minutes
November 13, 2000
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COMMISSION ON May 15 2001
MEETING CALL:
The Oak Brook Library Commission meeting of Monday, November 13, 2000 was called to order
by Chairperson Anthony J. Ingrisano in the Upper Level Conference Room of the Village
Commons at 7:31 p.m.
PRESENT: Commissioners Anthony J. Ingrisano and Randa Bishlawi
IN ATTENDANCE: Ruth A. Martin, Library Director, Michelle M. Coduto, meeting secretary,
ABSENT: Commissioner Adam Butler (unable to attend due to illness)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The minutes of the September 19, 2000 meeting were approved as submitted.
3. OLD BUSINESS:
A. LIBRARY PROJECT REPORT:
Director Martin announced that twenty -three of the thirty -five bids for the construction
of the new library building were awarded. Martin followed with an explanation of the
Village of Oak Brook's bid opening process.
B. LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT:
Director Martin reported that McDonald's gave another $100,000 installment of their
$500,000 pledge at the last Foundation meeting. It was explained that the money is
immediately put into a 14-day CD until further planning takes place.
C. FRIENDS OF THE OBPL REPORT:
Commissioner Ingrisano reported that the Evergreen Concert was a success and that the
Friends have decided to postpone the next concert until the new library building is
complete. Ingrisano, answering a question from Director Martin, stated that the Friends
will not be giving money to the Library to purchase books this year.
NEW BUSINESS:
A. SERVING OUR PUBLIC SCHEDULE:
Director Martin distributed the updated schedule to accommodate the new quarterly
meeting schedule.
B. SOP CHAPTERS 4 & 6:
Director Martin led the discussion on Chapter 4, Collection Management, and Chapter
6, Programming. The Library meets all core and supplemental standards for collection
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management. While the Library staff complies with the Chapter 6 guidelines to the
best of its ability in the current building, increased programming and more adult
programs will be available in the new building's meeting room.
5. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT:
Chairperson Ingrisano expressed his joy in the progress of the new library building construction.
Ingrisano also announced that former Commission Chairperson Roberta Petz has been honored
by the Village Board. Ingrisano then voiced his concern about any changes in the library
building design. Director Martin assured him that any changes being made are insignificant.
Commissioner Bishlawi asked the Commission for any ideas on a way to survey the community
to better serve its unique needs in the new facility. Director Martin responded that the Village
currently uses the citizen survey and that the Library employs a user survey that is distributed to
Library patrons. Martin also informed the Commission that focus groups are commonly used to
gather information. Commissioner Ingrisano suggested that a survey could be distributed when
the new facility first opens, possibly part of a welcoming brochure.
6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Martin distributed copies of the Library's organizational chart per Commissioner
Bishlawi's request. Martin discussed the Library's Departmental Report from November and
also announced that she has been asked to be part of a Illinois State Library panel by Jean
Wilkins, the Director of the Illinois State Library.
7. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting was adjourned at 9:42 p.m. by Chairperson Ingrisano.
Respectfully submitted,
Michelle M. Coduto
Secretary
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