S-1520 - 12/12/2017 - LIBRARY - Ordinances ORDINANCE 2017-LY-EX-S-1520
AN ORDINANCE COMBINING THE EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS POLICY
WITH THE SPECIAL ACQUISITIONS POLICY
FOR THE OAK BROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY
WHEREAS, the Village Board periodically passes ordinances which readopt and/or revise specific
policies for the Oak Brook Public Library; and
WHEREAS, the Exhibits and Displays Policy governs exhibits and displays in the Library and the
Special Acquisitions Policy governs the authority to accept gifts of special materials; and
WHEREAS,the Village Board last readopted and amended the Special Acquisitions Policy with the
passage of Ordinance S-1305 on March 22, 2011, and the Exhibits and Displays Policy with the passage
of Ordinance S-1398 on March 25, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Head Librarian and the Library Commission reviewed each of these policies on
November 21, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Library Commission voted unanimously to combine the Exhibits and Displays
Policy with the Special Acquisitions Policy into a new policy entitled, "Exhibit and Special Acquisitions
Policy" ("Policy'l; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the Village of Oak Brook that the attached Policy be revised
and adopted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS, as follows:
Section 1: The revision of the Policy, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein is hereby approved and adopted in its entirety.
Section 2: The Village Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish this ordinance in
pamphlet form in the manner provided by law.
Section 3: All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed
to the extent of the conflict.
Section 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and
publication as required by law.
Section 5: The attached revision of the Policy supersedes the Exhibits and Displays Policy adopted
by this Board on March 25, 2014 and the Special Acquisitions Policy adopted by the Board on March 22,
2011.
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APPROVED THIS 121h day of December, 2017.
Gopal G. Lalmalani
Village President
PASSED THIS 12th day of December, 2017.
Ayes: Trustees Baar, Cuevas, Manzo, Saiyed, Tiesenga, Yusuf
Nays: None
Absent: None
ATTEST:
t Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
Exhibit and Special Acquisitions Policy
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ORDINANCE 2017-LY-EX-S-1520
OAK BROOK PUBLIC LIBRARY
EXHIBITS AND SPECIAL ACQUISITIONS POLICY
I. Purpose
The Oak Brook Public Library provides space for local not-for-profit organizations to reach
library patrons with information on local events and space for individuals to display exhibits of
art works, handicrafts or collections. This policy sets the conditions under which individuals and
organizations may use such space.
II. Display Case and Wall Exhibits
The Library has two glass display cases in the lobby available plus wall space in the collections
areas.
All displays are scheduled by and subject to approval by the Library Administration.
Art work to be displayed must be framed, mounted or otherwise prepared for hanging on
available hooks. No modification of the Library building will be permitted for the installation of an
exhibit.
Prices of artwork may not be displayed in an exhibit. The artist may attach his/her name and
contact information. Any and all sales must be handled by the artist. Library staff will not assist
in any way.
Library Administration has the right to refuse any display or exhibit.
III. Exhibitor's Responsibilities
An individual or organization requesting the use of display space must complete an Exhibit
Application and Inventory Form.
The Library is not responsible for insuring any exhibited item or for damage to or lessening of
value of the item while in the Library or during transit. The Library will not exhibit individual items
that exceed $2,000 in value. The appraisal of value and maintenance of adequate insurance of
displayed items is the sole responsibility of the exhibitor.
Exhibitors must remove their exhibit or display as scheduled. Exhibits and displays not removed
as scheduled will be removed by Library staff. The Library will not be responsible for the storage
or condition of any exhibit or display left beyond the scheduled end date.
IV. Community Information Bulletin Board
Local cultural, not-for-profit or government organizations may submit materials for display to the
Library Administration for approval. Material must be non-partisan and non-sectarian in nature.
The duration of any posting depends on space demands.
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Display of information on the community information board does not imply Library sponsorship
or endorsement. Any posting implying such sponsorship or support will not be displayed.
Material displayed on the community information board will be discarded upon removal. No
attempt will be made to return any community information board materials to the organization.
V. Gifts and Specials Acquisitions
The Head Librarian reserves the right to accept or decline gifts of equipment, materials or
money to the Library not exceeding $2,500. Gifts in excess of$2,500 shall be reviewed and
approved by the Village Manager.
The Library will supply an acknowledgment that a gift was accepted. Responsibility for
appraisals and evaluation of donated materials belongs to the donor. Once accepted, gifts
become the sole property of the Library.
Gifts may be deaccessioned by the Head Librarian with the approval of the Village Manager.
Materials will be disposed of in a manner that will protect the interests, objectives, and legal
status of the Village of Oak Brook. This may include returning the gift to its original donor, sale,
trade, offering at public auction, or discard.
Proceeds from the sale of deaccessioned materials will used at the Library's discretion.
IV. Review of Policy
This policy shall be reviewed, reaffirmed or revised periodically by the Library staff and the
Library Commission. This policy and all subsequent revisions are subject to approval by the
Village of Oak Brook and the Board of Trustees.