https://d1y502jg6fpugt.cloudfront.net/25617/archive/files/0f903993a435f1ac3eb8622915607b1d.pdf?Expires=1782345600&Signature=M-Pe7QUqCWqFSOQivzg3h3E0-yefy6geHXsiO-H6qEttDItAhzf8GCFnidQw-zZhjBE9TOKeGv3pf823FW1CPSnz2Bb2QRPuzgFYd7-Kkc7joB9rSxgdWciUdWORNPEy%7EU-MqneWgu8Za%7ECnvfBs6l9IzLT0vjfi96dZ7H-iqpK3yRRrtLJKWY1CtzvTi%7E3jPDv0h2LtK-5sjX%7E7yUO9xYdFkVoRLE-%7E%7EvY0FjlGvPat984G0eMgT1W%7E4SZjDNLAxG910bB3d3a%7EdJM4ypJFVa0OBYTLe--9YWyESHkcTwYR5wV97VjtJ7Sgz%7E-bTWQxvaDou2v03U6w5hUH9wfdyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=K6UGZS9ZTDSZM 085b920b1e72c48d1fc2ace359a6a7b5 PDF Text Text ~'f. I' t0"f ~\J' March 14, 1984 Minutes of the regul ar meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Skokie Public Library held Wednesday , March 14, 1 984 . CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called t o order at 6 :30 p.m. by Di ana Hunter , President. Members present: Diana Hunter , President; Dr. John M. Wozniak, Vice President; Shirl ey Merritt , Secretary ; Dr. Herman S . Bloch; Walter B. Flintrup; Eva Weiner; Norma L. Zatz; and Miss Mary Radmacher , Chief Librarian. Staff member present : John Ti eberg -Bailie , Head , Circulation Department. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF FEBRUARY 8 , 1 984 Mrs. Zatz requested that CHIEF LIBRARIAN 'S POS ITION DESCRIPTI ON be placed on tonight ' s Agenda as per the February 8 , 1984 minutes. Thi s item wil l follow PERSONNEL CODE REVISION; Dr. Bloch requested the following correction : page 5, under AUTOMAT I ON PROJECT , the second sentence should have lnserted the initials JCPL before the word Agreement . Dr . Wozniak made a motion, seconded by Mr . F lintrup to approve the minutes as corrected . The motion passed unanimously. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & BILLS After looking over the financ ial s tatements and bills , Mr. F l intrup made the following motion, seconded by Dr . Wozniak : MOTION: The roll was called: That the financial statements for the Genera l Operating Fund, the Reserve Fund for the Purch ase of Sites and Buildings, the Year to Date Allocations and Expenditures for the Reserve Fund for the Purchase of Sites and Bui ldings , and the Report on the Fine Arts Acquisi t ion Fund be accepted, and that the lists of bills from the Genera l Operat ing Fund in the amounts of $72,237.20 a nd $26,567.92 , be approved for payment, subject to a udit . Mr . F lintrup --yes ; Dr. Bloch--yes; Mrs . Weiner- - yes; Dr . Wozniak--yes; Mrs. Zatz --yes ; Mrs . Merritt- - yes . The motion passed unanimously . �-2- CIRCULATION REPORTS & LIBRARY USE STATISTICS Dr. Wozniak asked Miss Radmacher if nationally we have any figures about reading patterns in the U.S.A. (progress, regress, ·.plateau).. Miss Radmacher will check on this. After looking over the Circulation Reports and Library Use Statistics, Dr. Wozniak made a motion, seconded by Mr. Flintrup, to place the Circulation Reports and Library Use Statistics on file. The motion passed unanimously. GIFT The gift of $21.04 from Dr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Lederer for the book, MY TWO LIVES, given in memory of Arthur Lieberman, was noted with appreciation. CORRESPONDENCE The letter to Miss Radmacher from Jim Edgar, Secretary of State, was noted by the trustees. PERSONNEL Miss Radmacher reported on the appointments of John Tieberg-Bailie as Head of the Circulation Department and Michael Womack as a full-time supportive staff member in the Circulation Department; and on.the leave of absence.of Prisca Woo, Circulation Department, due to illness. LEGAL COUNSEL Miss Radmacher and the trustees went into executive session to discuss Legal Counsel. After the executive session it was the consensus of the Board that Dr. Bloch make the following motion, seconded by Dr. Wozniak: MOTION; Each year when a budget i.s ·prepared a retainer fee be incorporated for our attorney and at that time the attorney be informed that his services are being retained for an additional year at the fixed fee, and ask him to report to the Board if the amount is unsatisf a,ctory·. �-3- Mr. Flintrup--no; Mrs. Weiner--yes; Dr. Bloch--yes; The roll was called: The motion passed. Dr. Wozniak--yes; Mrs. Zatz--yes; Mrs. Merritt--no. John Tieberg-Bailie entered the meeting. Miss Radmacher introduced him to the trustees who welcomed him to the Library. Mr. Tieberg-Bailie stayed for the remainder of the meeting. ANALYSIS OF ADULT DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION Mrs. Merritt suggested, as per Adult Services Department's request, that signs denoting areas are imperative in the Library, and that she would Mrs. Merritt made a motion, like policy set for sign usage in the Library. seconded by Dr. Wozniak: MOTION: To have a sign system throughout .the kri.ti:rEV tib.ra~y. The roll was called: Mr. Flintrup ......-yes; Dr. Bloch--abstain; Mrs. Weiner--yes; Dr. Wozniak--yes; Mrs! Zatz-.-abstain; Mrs .. Merri tt--yes. The motion passed. REPORT ON SIGNS will be put on the April Agenda. After discussion, ·it was· decided that Miss Radmacher would go through the Department Heads' reports and bring to the Board those things that need the Board '·s attention. Per Mrs. Zatz' s request, this will be put on the April Agenda. ' I Mr. Flintrup would like to investigate new photocopy machines for the Library.. etc. The trustees approved hi.s inves.ti.9ati.on :r::egarding different sizes, prices, Mr. Flintrup reported that he spoke to Dan Skokie, regarding a vehicle for the Library.. basis for one year to see if it is needed. Mr~ Ryan for de.tails on such a Village explaining their car~ ~yan, Finance Director, Village of The Library would use it on a trial ~iss Radmacher was asked to contact The trustees· would like a letter from the position~ UPDATE OF YP & CD PRESENTATION Miss Radmacher· reported on the improvements made in the Young People and Children's Department (YP & co)_ since these staff members made their �-4- presentation in 1981. A puppet theatre has been added to the YP & CD and a few puppet shows have been presented, but there is no one particular staff member trained in puppeteering. Mrs. Merritt suggested contacting Columbia College or Goodman re sending some staff members to learn puppeteering. Mrs. Merritt would like children participating in the _YP & CD programs to receive certificates at the conclusion. Miss Radmacher will talk to Miss Burmeister about this. REPORT FROM COMMITTEE ON SERVICES TO THE. HANDICAPPED Mrs. Weiner reported that she met with John Tieberg-Bailie regarding services to the handicapped. She also reported that the Kurzweil Reading Machine (.KRM) is not only for legally blind pepple but also for people with reading difficulties and that the Herl.in Formula concludes that 2. 3 people out of a thousand are legally blind. She said it takes about two .... four hours to learn to use the KRM and that Harper College, Northern Illinois University, and the Chicago Public Library have KRMs. Mrs:. Hunter asked Mrs. Weiner to call Senator Percy •·s office and Congressman Sidney Yates' office to seek information on federal grants for the KRM and asked Miss Radmacher to check with Chicago Public Library re use of the KRM there. REVENUE SHARING FUNDS APPLICATION TO VILLAGE Of SKOKIE The letter from Diana Hunter to Mayor Albert J. Smith, Village of Skokie, was noted by the trustees .. REPORT FROM DIANA HUNTER RE NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK The trustees thanked Mrs. Hunter for the wonderful job she is doing on National Library Week activities. Mrs. Hunter reported that 15 1 000 of the green stock. certificates have· been given to the First National Bank of Skokie to be mailed with ·its bank statements; a press conference will be held describing the activft1es/events of National Library Week; rehearsals for the mock trial are being planned; posters will be made; the cover of the SKOKIE NEWS will �-5- feature National Library Week and there will be pictures/reviews in the Lerner papers; and the reception will be hosted by G. D. Searle and Company. Mrs. Hunter explained that since the next Board meeting falls within National Library Week and, no one should be denied going to any of the programs, she suggests changing the day of the April Board meeting to the first Wednesday in April. The trustees agreed. The next meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Skokie Public Library will be Wednesday, April 4, l984. REVIEW OF NORTH SUBURBAN LIBRARY SYSTEM (NSLS ). SYSTEM REFERENCE SERVICE ( SRS) RENT After much discussion regarding the rising costs of maintenance and upkeep of the building the following motion was made by Mr. Flintrup, seconded by Mrs. Zatz: MOTION: That the rent for NSLS/SRS be increased $50 making the total rent per month $525 effective July 1, 1984. The roll was called; Dr. Wozniak--yes; Mrs. unanimously. Mr. Flintrup-....yes; Dr. Bloch.,....-yes; Mrs. Weiner--yes; Zatz-~yes1 Mrs. Merritt-....yes. The motion passed Miss Radmacher will send a letter of notification. REPORT FROM DEPARTMENT HEAD The Technical Services Department Head report was duly noted by the trustees. PERSONNEL CODE Miss Radmacher reported that, as yet, she has heard nothing from Reed, Roberts Associates, Inc'! re use of cumulated She will try to contact others sick leave for maternity leave. there~ CHIEF LIBRARIAN"S POSITION DESCIUPTlON Mrs. Zatz would like Miss Radmacher to have the position description of the chief librarian typed for the next board meeting, with the following corrections: under BOARD, delete #8; under PHYSICAL, delete #5; and correct all spelling errors. Mrs. Merritt commended the connnittee on their efforts. �-6- Also , under STAFF, revise #3 to: Hires , promotes , transfers, o r dismisses staff members in consultation with department heads and in conformity with Library policy ; all such actions should be satisfactorily documented in the personnel files and reported to the Board . This statement wi l l be added to the Personnel Code, as Mr . Flintrup and Dr . Bloch ' s amendment . AUTOMATION PROJECT Miss Radmacher reported that Joyce Mitchell wi l l begin on Monday , March 19, 1984 as Project Manager of the Joint Computer Program for Librari es (JCPL). Mrs. Hunter signed the JCPL Agr eement among the four participating libraries . contract: Miss Radmacher reported on Don Lyon ' s comments regarding the first, that five years is a long time for the initial test and second , that afte r the initial five years the contract is renewed annually ; and 270 days is a very long notice to be given for a library to withdraw . asked the e xpec ted arrival date of the computer . Mr . F lintrup Miss Radmacher said September but it will be approximately a year-and-a-half to build the database and train the staff to be ready to go on-line . REPORT ON NORTH SUBURBAN LIBRARY SYSTEM Mrs . W einer reported that she WqS not at the North Suburban Library v. Mlt1JA-6eMc;AJT A-,:='PA1U ('oMMLr;w-.- A•~Tl~'1 GuT SHftr .1>11> ~ rrcr~ book l osses in our col lection .. A patron 1'"W te" System (NSLS) Board meeting or the Regional Library Advi s ory Council (RLAC) meeting . She reported on the chess checked out nearly half of our chess collection and claims that someone broke into his car and stole t he books .. regarding this matter . He is waiting to hear from his attorney Mrs. Merritt wants to limit the number of books that can be checked out in one category but Miss Radmacher said with our present system it is impossibl e to monitor this because a patron can check out a few books a day, or go to other staff members at different hours, until the whole col l ection in one category is gone and no one would know . �.,..7- COMMENTS FROM TRUSTEES Mrs. Merritt would like to credit Dorothy Rasmussen for the fine "Nobel Prize Writers 11 · list and Eugenia Bryant for the ''Footnotes from the Unicorner" newsletter. Dr. Bloch would like to give credit to Mrs. Hunter and the Chief Librarians of the Joint Computer Program for Libraries (JCPL) for their significant progress on the JCPL project. Mr. Flintrup said that the Evanston newsletter, which is delivered to each house in Evanston, had a promotion on the Evanston Public Library "Give a Book" fund; on the volunteer service to the library in .19S3; and on "The Friends••· o.rganization. ADJOURNMENT Mrs. Merritt made a motion, seconded by Dr. Wozniak to adjourn the meeting at 9 :40 p.m.. April 4, The· April Board -meeting will be at. 7 ;30 p.m'l on Wednesday, 1984~ Shirley � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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