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August 15, 1979
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Skokie Public Library held August 15, 1979 at 10:00 a.m.
CALL TO ORDER
Members present:
Rabbi Karl Weiner, President; Mrs. Diana Hunter,
Vice President; Mrs. Shirley Merritt; Mr. Walter Flintrup; Mrs. Norma Zatz;
and Mary Radmacher, Chief Librarian.
Members absent:
Dr. John Wozniak and
Mr. Richard Lindberg.
Rabbi Weiner called the meeting to order at 10:20 a.m. and wanted
it noted that a quorum was present.
Mrs. Zatz asked that the minutes of the
July 11th meeting be corrected to show that the form she is requesting to be
made up is not an expense form, but a form itemizing expenses, listing workshops
attended, etc., and what was done (per sample given to Miss Radmacher).
A
motion was then made by Mrs. Zatz, seconded by Mr. Flintrup, to accept the
minutes of the regular July meeting of the Skokie Public Library held July 11,
1979, subject to additions and
corrections~
The motion was approved unanimously.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Motion by Mrs. Hunter, seconded by Mrs. Merritt, was unanimously
adopted:
MOTION:
That the financial statements for the General
Operating Fund, the Reserve Fund for the Purchase
of Sites and Buildings for the month of July, 1979,
the Year to Date Status on Lease Purchase of Copy
Machine, Report on Special Funds be accepted and
that the lists of Bills for the General Operating
Fund in the amounts of $19,610.63 and $7,314.37 and
the list of bills for the North Suburban Library
System (NSLS) Coordinated Acquisitions Program (CAP)
in the amount of $67.40 be approved for payment,
subject to audit.
CIRCULATION REPORTS
The Circulation Reports for July, 1979, were accepted and placed
on file.
Mrs. Hunter questioned the fact that there was an increase in
circulation for the month of July.
Miss Radmacher suggested possibly since
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there is no Bookmobile service, some Bookmobile patrons are coming into
the Library.
Mrs. Merritt questioned the inter-library and courtesy loans.
Miss Radmacher explained the difference.
Mrs. Hunter said that she would be interested in knowing how
the establishment of the Lincolnwood Library has effected the Skokie Public
Miss Radmacher replied that at the end of the last fiscal year we
Library.
had approximately 121 non-resident library cards.
The Lincolnwood people
now have their own library, but she doesn't know how many people this involves.
LIBRARY USE STATISTICS
Mrs. Hunter commented that she was very pleased with the programs
and attendance at the programs conducted by the Young People and Children's
Department staff.
She then moved that the Library Use Statistics be accepted.
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Zatz and approved unanimously.
CORRESPONDENCE
The letters to and from Diana Hunter re Alice Coleman's nomination
for ILA Trustee of the Year Citation, the letter from the Skokie Park District
and the letter from Herbert Goldhor were all duly noted and put on file.
Per-
taining to Mr. Goldhor's letter, Mrs. Merritt remarked on the fact that a
committee had been set up by the Board at the July meeting to look into an
evaluation study.
PERSONNEL
Miss Radmacher explained the reasons for the resignations that had
taken place.
COMMENTS FROM LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Mrs. Hunter brought up the subject of McDonald's project with
libraries in the area.
She explained how the Lincolnwood Library and Mc-
Donald's have a coupon deal and she passed around the coupons for everyone to
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see.
She suggested that McDonald's be contacted and we should find out how
the Skokie Public Library can get into this project, how long it will go
on, and all the information pertaining to the grant.
Rabbi Weiner expressed some reluctance to go into a project that
may hurt the stature of the Library.
He suggested that if the project is
initiated the logical place for the money to be used is for something new and
exciting for the children at the Library.
Mrs. Merritt suggested that self use audio-visual equipment, such
as is used in the schools would be of benefit to the children.
She will
contact her school librarian in order to get information on the audio-visual
equipment.
Mr. Flintrup remarked that he had talked to McDonald's about this
type of funding project but didn't get anything in depth.
He said the grant
proposal will expire but he doesn 1 t know when.
Miss Radmacher said she will contact McDonald's and find out all
the details.
Mrs. Hunter asked if there is anything the Skokie Public Library
can do to reinforce the Center East project use of Niles Township High School
East Division.
Mrs. Zatz informed the Board of the particulars of the Center
East project - how they are trying to get support, where their money is to
come from, etc.
It was decided that a letter should be written to School
District #219 telling them that we are considering giving them the Library's
endorsement and that we would like to learn more about it.
Rabbi Weiner _commented that our position on any decision regarding
the Library's computerizing is that we are holding back as long as CLSI is
the only one that has been considered.
give an overview of the situation.
He felt that we need someone who can
�-4Mr. Flintrup saidthat he has come to the conclusion that CLSI
is the one to go with.
Library's needs.
CLSI is the only one that is set up to meet the
The cost of hiring a programmer and manufacturing a pro-
gram would be prohibitive and would take from
going.
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to 2 years to get it
Mr. Flintrup also said that he hopes to get the O.K. from the
Illinois State Library via NSLS to start and would like to see the Skokie
Public Library be the first one to apply for the grant.
He said we have
matching money and that money should be used.
Mr. Flintrup made the following motion which was seconded by
Mrs. Hunter:
MOTION:
The Skokie Public Library Staff be instructed
to make application to the State of Illinois
to obtain the Library's portion of funds to purchase
the CLSI computer system.
A discussion followed.
study made.
Mrs. Merritt said that she would like a feasibility
She feels we need an outside opinion as to how beneficial the
computerizing would be for the Library.
She would like to hear from an expert
before making a decision.
Mrs. Hunter said that she feels that the time is now to utilize
the available funds while we have the opportunity to do so.
Mrs. Zatz asked that all the trustees read the paper written b¥ the
computer consultant who spoke to them in Dallas.
Rabbi Weiner questioned whether a vote of 3 to 2 (which seemed to
be the way the vote would go) was enough support for the motion to proceed
with the vote.
He suggested that we ready everything for making application.
Mrs, Zatz made the following motion, seconded by Mrs. Merritt:
MOTION:
The motion made by Mr. Flin~rup for the Library
make application to purchase the computer system
be tabled until the next meeting.
The motion was unanimously approved.
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Mrs. Hunter asked if anything has been done about having bids
submitted for the Security System.
Miss Radmacher said that specs written
by Mr. Di Leonardi's office were distributed to the Board several months
ago were not good.
She will see to it that other specs are written that
can be used by bidders.
Mrs. Zatz asked that a discussion regarding a lawyer for the
Library be made a part of next month's agerida.
NORTH SUBURBAN LIBRARY SYSTEM
Mr. Flintrup reported that the NSLS is contemplating buying part
of the large tract of land east of their building as a parking area.
He
said they have made an off er to acquire half of the property which would
allow for parking of an additional 200 cars, and he would guess that they will
acquire the property.
He reported that NSLS is anxious to hire a consultant to expedite
computorizing programs throughout the
State~
He explained the problems that
economically depressed areas of the State are concerned about and that if only
one-quarter of the State is computerized, the whole program is worthless.
A
committee was formed to meet with the Secretary of State to explain the
situation.
This committee will also discuss needed library personnel with the
Secretary of State - the need for high echelon personnel, even if staff be
brought in from out of state, and the fact that salaries must be increased.
PRINTING BID REPORT
Miss Radmacher reviewed the Printing Bid Tabulation with the Board.
Mrs. Zatz made the following motion, seconded by Mr. Flintrup:
MOTION:
That Print Headquarters, Arlington Heights, Illinois
bid be accepted as the low bid of $3,890.00 for a
20-page base, for the brochure being made up for
the Skokie Public Library.
The motion was approved unanimously.
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INSURANCE
Miss Radmacher reported that there was an increase in cost of
life insurance which raised the premium from $2.10 to $2.90 per month.
The hospitalization insurance remains the same until the first of next year.
BENEFITS
Mrs. Hunter asked Miss Radmacher to make up a report of all the
benefits received by Library personnel.
She would like to know if the bene-
fits are figured according to salary and what percentage the Library is
working on.
She would like all benefits to be included, and wants the
figures for full time and part time personnel.
USE OF PER CAPITA GRANT
Miss Radmacher said that she will get the form and the figures put
together for review at the next Board meeting.
RECOMMENDED CHANGE OF BORROWER'S APPLICATION CARD
Miss Radmacher recommended that the change in the Skokie resident
Library card be changed per attached copy but that the current card be maintained for non-residents.
This was approved by the Board
JOHNSON CONTROLS
Because of lack of time, discussion was moved to the next Board
meeting.
BOOKMOBILE
Miss Radmacher asked Mr. Flintrup specific phraseology to be used
when the Library requests a bus from Nortran.
Mr •. Flintrup said that he has
been in touch with Mr. Joe DeJohn and Mr. DeJohn will get in touch with Miss
Radmacher at the appropriate time and tell her how the letter should be written.
CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE REPORT
Rabbi Weiner said he had nothing to report this month.
�As a resident of Skokie, Illinois, I am applying to register to use
the SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY and promise to comply with all the rules
and regulations, to pay promptly fines and damages charged to me,
to give immediate notice of change of address, and to return my
borrower's card, which will become invalid, in the event I
~ove
out of Skokie.
Expires _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
(Do not write above this line.)
I apply for the right to use the SKOKIE PUBLIC LIBRARY and promise
to comply with all its rules, to pay promptly fines or damag~s charged
to me, and to give iffimediate notice of change in my address.
Name.~--------------------------~
Address
City
Phone
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Signature
(If under 16 years)
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VANDALISM TO LETTERS ON WEST SIDE OF THE LIBRARY
Miss Radmacher reported on what had taken place, that the police
were called and that part of the letters were found.
She said that the
police official wants to know what the costs will be for replacement for the
parents of the vandals to make restitution.
She is getting the costs together
and will notify the police.
SCULPTURE
Miss Radmacher announced that 50 to 60 peple have been invited to
attend the luncheon August 24th for the acceptance of the Monaghan sculpture.
Acceptances are not in yet.
She took the names of the trustees who will be
in attendance.
Mrs, Hunter announced that Sunday, October 14, is the date of the
community dedication and reception for the Balter sculpture.
She said that
some publicity has already been put out on the event, but more will be forthcoming.
The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m,
Gohn M•. woiniak
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Secretary
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