SCHAUMBURG TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY

 

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE LIBRARY BOARD

 

MARCH 15, 2004

 

 

 

LOCATION: Conference Room

 

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. Frankel, Mrs. Jonen, Mr. Lucas, Mr. Lyons, Mrs. Miller and Mr. Radley

 

BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: Ms. Mutter

 

OTHERS PRESENT: Mr. Dranian, Mr. Madden, Mrs. Bussey and Mrs. Adrianopoli

 

TIME MEETING BEGAN: 7:30 p.m.

 

 

Minutes.           It was moved by Mrs. Jonen and seconded by Mr. Lyons that:

                                    The minutes of February 17, 2004 be approved.

                        Motion approved unanimously.

 

Mr. Lyons noted that the law now requires that all executive sessions be recorded.

 

 

Extension Committee.  Mr. Dranian gave an overview of the kinds of film programs that he presents in the Library.  Mrs. Adrianopoli also highlighted various adult programs.  Mrs. Miller asked about the registration for summer programs.  This year registration will be by phone or in person.  Registration can begin anytime after the summer brochure is distributed.

 

Award.  Mrs. Miller announced that Mike Madden has won the American Library Association 2004 Gale Group Award for Excellence in Business Librarianship.  The award will be presented at the ALA Conference this coming summer.

 

Rotary Club Gift.  Jack Lucas attended the literacy group called “Read To Learn” that meets at the Library on Mondays.  Today, the Breakfast Rotary Club gave a $500.00 gift to that group.  He mentioned that it was really impressive to see the many students and volunteers all working together.

 

Food At Programs.  Mrs. Jonen noted that there was a program held at the Library that involved patrons bringing food from home.  She expressed concern that caution is needed when food is coming from households.  There may be some contamination and this could result in liability issues. 

 

 

Joan Hess and Staff Member Amy Alessio.  Mrs. Miller noted that staff member Amy Alessio is thanked for her assistance in the introduction of a book by Joan Hess.

 

 

Statistics.  Mr. Lucas asked some questions on why the inter-library loan statistics are declining.  Mrs. Bussey noted that they were very high last year and that these statistics are being monitored.

 

 

NSLS Representative.  Mr. Lyons reported on the NSLS Awards Banquet which was held last Friday evening.  He was on the NSLS Awards Committee that selected the recipients for the various awards.  Debby Miller, Jack Lucas, Barbara Adrianopoli and Mike Madden also attended the awards dinner.  He also asked if the NSLS database is working better.  Mrs. Bussey said that it is on some days but not on others.

 

 

Treasurer’s Report.  Mr. Lucas said that tax receipts have been very good and that in April we should have a clearer picture of this year’s income.  Mr. Lyons mentioned that School District #54 reported that a significant PTAB decision was won.

 

 

Hoffman Estates Branch Library.  Mr. Lyons said that he heard that there were roof leaks at the branch during the recent storm.  Mr. Madden said that there was a communication problem and the necessary roof repairs had not been done in a timely fashion.  Those repairs have now been completed.

 

 

Staff Development Policy.  A staff committee chaired by Judy Napier has been looking at the staff development policy and has made some revisions.  Dawn Bussey and Barbara Adrianopoli who were both on the committee covered the revisions made (see revised policy).

 

            It was moved by Mrs. Jonen and seconded by Mr. Lucas that:

                        The Staff Development Policy be approved.

            Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

Committee Meetings.  The following committee meetings were scheduled.

 

Plan of Service Committee

Monday, May 3

7:30 p.m.

Adult Classroom

 

 

Extension Committee

Wednesday, May 5

7:30 p.m.

Youth Services Classroom

 

 

Facility and Equipment Committee

Monday, May 10

7:00 p.m.

Conference Room

 

 

Personnel Committee

Thursday, May 20

7:00 p.m.

Youth Services Classroom

 

 

Budget Committee

Tuesday, June 15

6:00 p.m. (dinner)

Youth Services Classroom

 

 

Chihuly Art Work.  Mrs. Miller reported that the Chihuly studio had been visited and she is very interested in commissioning a work by this glass sculptor to go on the fireplace in the Reader’s Advisory.  Board members asked about the cost and Mrs. Miller highlighted that the cost would come from donations, mainly from the Friends of the Library.

 

            It was moved by Mr. Lucas and seconded by Mrs. Jonen that:

A proposal be obtained from Chihuly for a glass work to go onto the fireplace.

            Motion passed unanimously.

 

The Board then would like to review the proposal and make a determination on this project.

 

 

Sister City Visit From Angouleme, France.  Mr. Adrianopoli reported that a group from the Hoffman Estates “Sister City” in Angouleme, France would be visiting the library on April 26^th at 2:00 p.m.  All Board members are encouraged to join the group.

 

 

Adjournment.   It was moved by Mr. Lyons and seconded by Mr. Radley that:

                                    The meeting adjourn.

                        Motion passed unanimously.

 

 

Time of Adjournment.  8:14 p.m.