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March 9, 1977
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Director s of the Skokie Public
Library held March 9, 1977 at 7:30 p.m., in the Library.
Members present:
Walter Flintrup, Diana Hunter, Richard Lindberg , Shirley
Merritt, John Wozniak and Norma Zatz, also Mary Radmach er, Chief Librarian .
In Presiden t'Weiner 's absence, the meeting was called to order at 7:45 p. m.
by Diana Hunter,
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Presiden t.
Minutes of the meeting held February S, 1977 were approved and accepted on
motion by Mr. ;Lindberg , seconded by Mrs. Zatz.
Motion carried.
Motion by Mr. Lindberg , seconded by Mr. Flintrup which, on roll call vote,
carried unanimou sly.
Motion:
That the financial statemen ts for the General Operating
Fund, Reserve Fund for the Purchase of Sites and
Buildings , Library Construc tion Fund and NSLS-CA P
Report be accepted , subject to audit.
Motion by Mr. Lindberg , seconded by Mr. Flintrup which, on roll call vote,
Motion:
That the list of bills for the General Operating Fund
in the amount of $14, 444. 07 and NSLS-CA B in the
amount of $1, 011. 50 be paid, subject to audit.
Circulati on Reports for the month of Feburary , 1977 were examined and, in dis cussion, Miss Radmach er said there has been some concern among librarian s because
circulatio n is down, a general trend.
Report on the sale of ·book bags was examined .
Mrs. Hunter asked for promotio n
to encourag e the sale of book bags and suggested building the publicity around the idea
that the status symbol in Skokie is carrying a Skokie Public Library bag.
suggested during National Library Week having the schools hold a contest.
will receive a Skokie Public Library plastic bag.
Mrs. Zatz
Winners
Another idea was to give each teacher
attending the National Library Week program a Library bag.
concentra te on this and call Miss Radmach er with ideas.
The Board was asked to
National Library Week will be
April 17 - 23 and, during the week preceding each trustee of the Village of Skokie,
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Township Board and Park District should be presented with a Skokie Public Library
bag in person - not mailed.
Library Use Statistics were examined and discussed.
A gift of $50 was received from Barbara Mayer in memory of her son Lawrence
with the request books on automobiles be purchased, for use in both Adult Services
Department and }'.oung People and Children's 'Room.
Secretary of State Alan J. Dixon acknowledged receipt of the letter sene. by this
Board February 9, 1977.
A letter was received from Barbara Jones, the agent for John David Mooney
advising receipt of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts which will enable
the Fine Arts Commission to place the selected sculpture on the Vlllage Green.
Mr. Flintrup reported little action ocurred at the NSLS Board meeting.
The
dunning notice suggested by Mr. Jergensmeyer has been accepted as poli:cy by the
System and, on any overdue Reciprocal Borrowing book, this notice will be sent after
a period-of -90 days.
Discussion was held about System policies but no action was taken.
The Lincolnwood demonstration library situation was not mentioned.
Mr. Flintrup
and other trustees received notification of the appointment of the public relations person
to write press releases for the demons::ta.:ation library project.
A May 1st opening
is planned.
Mrs. Hunter asked for discussion on the legal statement for overdue notices.
The
System action was precipitated by the theft from this Library,Schaumburg and Palatine,
where Chicago residents borrowed an excessive number of materials.
right theft as none of this material has been returned.
cards, forged identification, etc.
It was an out-
Th0se borrowers used forged
A proposal has been made to put additional wording
in the State Statutes as a measure to help in the return of books.
Mr. Flintrup surmises
Mr. Juergensmeyer is saying there is a legal arrangement with these people and they
are leasing the Library's materials.
Mr. Lindberg thought Mr. Juergensrneyer 1 s
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document was good, but not strong enough and, with the help of Skokie Public Library's
counsel, something co.uld be cotnposed to really frighten these people.
He would like
the precedent to getting a library ca:rd hold strong language inferring a fear if the
material is not returned.
Mrs.
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Hunter~~,:::_~ecommended
talking with Mr;:;
Di Leonardi about an additional statement on the application for a Skokie Public Library
card which would place the borrower in a legal position.
The System 1 s proposed procedure is to send the Juergensmeyer document with a
covering letter, by registered mail, return receipt requested.
e:Xcuse 6f non-receipt.
This will eliminate an
Mr. Flintrup questioned whether the statement can be made
stronger, and Mr. Lindberg conceded it would be strong enough for the present but,
if abused, any renewal should not be granted.
it a legal obligatibti to return the material.
a policy to send this document.
The application should be worded to make
The questiop. arose at what point it becomes
What period of time should tke books be out before some-
thing so drastic }:s sent - what criteria will be established?
The System will use a
90-day period.
In Mr. Lindberg's opinion the ultimate hope is mt only can the Library take judgment but, with the
s~gning
of the application, the patron pays the cost for taking.
juc:lgmerit-and atto:pieyLs.~fe~ecs":c>. He feels Juergensmeyer 1 s document can be used plus
some kind of language which doesn't threaten a law suit but leaves an inference to that
effect, such as, ttWe m'ay be compelled to see our counsel on this.
Skokie Public Library's present procedure is:
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the first notice is sent ten days
after the due date, second notice ten days later, and the third notice in the form of a
letter at the end of another ten days.
If the material is not received, Circulation
Department telephone the patron requesting return of the material.
after the patron has about $25 of books not returned.
Revocation starts
Unfortunately, few of these cards
are returned for Circulation Department to lift or revoke usage.
Question was asked
of how many days should be given to respond before the Juergensmeyer document is
sent by registered mail?
Cons ens us was to put this procedure in effect for 90 days
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and reevaluate with the proper time for review.
Motion:
Motion by Mr. Flintrup.
That the Skokie Public Library implement, as a program,
use of the Juergensmeyer letter and that it be sent at the
end of 30 days following the procedure of sending the
regular overdue notice ten days after the books are due,
second notice ten days later and, at the end of the thirt~
day period, a letter with Mr. Juergensmeyer's document
will be sent registered mail, return receipt requested.
The procedure will be reappraised at the end of six
months time.
Mr. Lindberg made the following amendment to Mr. Flintrup 1 s motion:
Amendment: That the document prepared by Mr. Juergensrneyer have
an addendum· to it in very, very strong language.
Mr. Lindberg explained he did not know how the language should be couched but' something like
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pay or go to jail 11 and could be in the form of a letter to be sent with Mr;-.;.
Ju ergensmeyer' s statement. ·Mr. Flintrup seconded the amendment.
In discussion it was mentioned what this Library is planning is not unique and,
unless the libraries are very demanding, materials will not be returned.
had
exp~e_ssed
his opinion that Ci letter accompany the statement to
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Rabbi Weiner
tl).e
s_everity~
but Mr. Flintrup stated the source from the System seemed to indicate this statement
might not be strong enough.
Mrs. Hunter asked if the Board was ready to vote on approval of the Amendment,
following which voting could be held on Mr. Flintrup 1 s motion.
She suggested the Board
might/,~!nt to pass on the amendment and the motion prior to examination of the letter
suggested by Rabbi Weiner.
In this manner the whole procedure would be predisposed.
Miss Radmacher submitted for examination a copy of the letter presently being
used.
Recommendation was made not to delay the program waiting for a new letter
to be composed, but use what the Library has, including Mr. Juergensm eyer's
statement.
Mr. Lindberg withdrew his amendment.
Mr. Flintrup instituted keeping the pro-
gram as structured and usir.g the present letter with Mr. Juergensmeyer's statement
(as is) to accompany it.
Mr. Lindberg and/or Rabbi Weiner will submit a letter at
the next Board meeting to replace the letter being us ed.
Mr. Flintrup 1 s motion was seconded by Dr. Wozniak and, on roll call vote,
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carried unanimously.
Copies of the NSLS Long Range Plan of Service 1977-82, adopted January 24, 1977
were distributed and members will peruse this at home.
Mrs. Hunter called the Board 1 s attention to a letter printed in THE LIFE, signed
by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kramer.
The Kramers were very complimentary and appre-
ciative of the Skokie Public Library and especially services rendered by Mrs. Sandra
Palmore, Librarian.
Miss Radmacher acknowledged the letter sent the Library (the
same as the letter sent to THE LIFE) thanking the Kramers for their kindness.
Miss Radmacher is anticipating Lincolnwood residents asking for a refund on
non-resident fee cards which will not expire until after the Lincolnwood demonstration
library is opened.
Rabbi Weiner has expressed the opinion that is the risk they take
and no refunds should be made.
Mr. Flintrup made the following motion which was
seconded by Dr. Wozniak and, on roll call vote, carried unanimously.
Motion:
That the Skokie Public Library make no refunds
on non-resident fee cards.
Mrs. Hunter reported Richard Hunt, a world renowned sculptor,- ,living in Chicago,
was invited to this Library to meet with Rabbi Weiner, Mrs. Hunter and Miss Radmacher
to discuss a Hunt piece of sculpture for the water court.
Mr. Hunt was most impressed
with this Library and thrilled about the idea of creating something for the water court.
He is presently busy with two major pieces, but there is a possibility that in May he
could do some rough drawings at no charge.
He would have to charge for a model but,
if the piece of sculpture is ordered, that charge would be deducted. An application to
the Illinois Arts Council w0uld not be acceptable for a piece to be commissioned.
The
sculpture must already be in existence.
The first approach toward raising fundsfor the scutpture is to select a committee
of interested people.
Several names were advanced.
Mrs. Zatz would like to see many people in the community involved.
There was
no disagreement with that idea.
Miss Radmacher submitted the proposed budget for 1978-79, explaining each line.
Reference was made to additional personnel needed in the Administrative Department
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and Adult Services Department.
Mr. Flintrup made the following motion which was
seconded by Dr. Wozniak and, on r0ll call vote, carried unanimously.
Motion:
That the recommended budget for 1978-7 9 fiscal year
be accepted as submitted.
The LAGONI Librarians-Trustee Dinner to be held April 29, 1977 was discussed
and Board members wishing to attend will inform Miss Radmacher.
ALA Conference will be held in Detroit this year ,':a:s. p:re_yi'()U'SJy announced.
A group from Temple Judea has arranged to see the King Tut exhibit at Field
Museum on the night of June 1.
with this group are welcome.
Skokie Public Library Board members wishing to join
The cost will be $7. 00 per person for the show.
The
time of the lec;ture is 5: 15 following which there will be two hours for viewing the
display.
Board members wishing to be included should call Miss Radmacher.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 on motion by Mr. Flintrup.
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