Minutes - 04/20/2021 - Library CommissionVILLAGE OF OAK BROOK Minutes Page 1 of 2 April 20, 2021
MINUTES OF THE APRIL 20, 2021 REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY COMMISSION OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON JULY 20, 2021.
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 3:07 pm.
2. ROLL CALL:
Commission Chairperson Petz called the roll with the following persons
PRESENT: Commissioners Anthony DiCanio, Susan Epstein, David Hayden, Roberta Petz
ABSENT: Commissioners Paul Jones, Mark Moy
IN ATTENDANCE: Jacob Post, Head Librarian, Michelle Coduto, Administrative Coordinator
ROLL CALL
3. RESIDENT/VISITOR COMMENT:
None
RESIDENT
COMMENTS
4.
5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Motion by Commissioner DiCanio and seconded by Commissioner Hayden to approve the minutes of the
regular Library Commission Meeting of October 20, 2020 as written. All in favor; none opposed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
MINUTES
UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
6. NEW BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
A. NON-RESIDENT LIBRARY CARD PROGRAM:
Motion by Commissioner Epstein and seconded by Commissioner Hayden to recommend that the
Village Board approve the Library’s continued participation in the Non-Resident Library Card Program.
All in favor; none opposed.
NON-RES
LIBRARY CARD
PROGRAM
7.
INFORMATION & UPDATES
8.
A. CHAIRPERSON:
Chairperson Petz presented an article discussing both sides of the controversy following the decision by
Dr. Seuss Enterprises to discontinue six titles due to racist and insensitive imagery. Petz also mentioned
that National Library Week and National Library Workers’ Day were earlier this month and recognized
Head Librarian Post and the Library staff for their continued excellent service during the challenges of the
pandemic.
B. HEAD LIBRARIAN:
Head Librarian Post updated the Commissioners on the status of the Library’s COVID-19 restrictions
and the recent changes in personnel.
C. COMMISSIONERS:
CHAIRPERSON
HEAD LIBRARIAN
COMMISSIONERS
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Commissioner Epstein acknowledged the passing of Library Commissioner Glen Glista and his
contributions as both a Commissioner and a Friends of the Library Board Member.
ADJOURNMENT:
Commission Chairperson Petz adjourned the meeting at 3:48 pm.
ATTEST:
s/Michelle Coduto
Administrative Coordinator
ADJOURNMENT