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February I 3, I 9 6 3
The regular meeting of the Skokie Public Library Board of Trustees was
held Wednesday evening, February 13, 1963, in the Conference Room of
the Library. The following members were in attendance: Conroy V.
Erickson, L. 0. Green, Mrs. W. C. Griffin, Rabbi Karl Weiner, and
Miss Mary Radmacher, Librarian. Also present: Mrs. M. Sarver
for the purpose of recording the minutes.
The president, Mr. Green, presided.
The minutes of the January 9, 1963, meeting, which had previously been
distributed, were approved.
The financial reports of the general fund and of the construction fund were
accepted and placed on file upon motion made by Mrs. Griffin and seconded
by Rabbi Weiner. All ayes.
Miss Radmacher called attention to an increase of 25+ per cent, in the circulation since the loan period was increased to three weeks, as shown on
this report. The circulation report was ordered to be filed.
The list of bills from the general fund, as attached, was presented and
approved for payment upon motion made by C; V. EriCkson and seconded
by Mrs. Girffin. All ayes.
Mr. Green reported that he had been unable to have a discussion with
Mayor Proesel of Lincolnwood regarding a contribution to the Skokie Public
Library for the use made of it by their population. Mayor Proesel is out
of town.
Miss Radmacher reported the Gail Green problem had been resolved.
Mrs. Green (the gir's mother) paid for the book. A discussion followed
on the merits of pressing charges against similar offenders. Mr. Green
stated if this were done, the cases would come under the jurisdiction of
criminal court and be turned over to a downtown court. In those courts
there are so many cases much bigger in criminal scope there is a
possibility very little attention would be paid to the charges and they
might be by-passed altogether.
Report from Mr. Erickson on National Library Week. He reported that
he and Miss Radmacher had been discussing ideas for programs. Visitation to the Library for a one-hour period for the fourth grade students from
all schools appeared to be a good juvenile program for that week. This
was a featured part of last year's program and the same procedure for
contacting the schools will be followed, that is, letters sent to the district
superintendents ·and principals of various parochial and village schools.
A suggested program would be to have as speaker Dr. Bettelheim,
psychologist from the University of Chicago and author, using his latest
book "Dialogues with Mothers'' as the theme. Rabbi Weiner reported that
�Dr Bettelheim has spoken several times recently in this area and that
could lessen the attendance. Miss Radmacher suggested Dro Herbert
Goldhor 3 Associate Director of the University of Illinois Library School,·
an excellent speaker 3 who, as someone not immediately connected with
public library work, could explain the public library 1 i3 area of responsi ..
bility as well as the school library 1 s area of responsibility.
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Mr Erickson suggested a program hooked up with a T.Vo show should
have audience appeal. The program:1 taped before a live audience, could
have a pan.el of authorities dealing with a theme related to books and
perhaps someone like Norman Ross invited to participateo Rabbi Weiner
offered his assistance.
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A discussion was held at this time about the advisability of establishing a
minimum fine for taking a reference book from the Library. Mr.,· Green
suggested that, after the new stick.Qrs are attached, when the first book
disappears the family of the offende·r should be called and the theft reported
to them and, if necessary, the Police Department.
On the subject of reference material available to the students~ Mr .. Erickson
talked of setting up something in the way of a series of small seminars in
the school, in cooperation with the schools 3 students; English Departments
and school librarians. Mr. Green suggested that the PTA Council be
approached to put a program of this type on their agenda for next year, thus
making a direct approach to the parents, to the teachers, and to the schools.
All were in agreement that it would be worth working out with the PTA.
Miss Radmacher talked of a brochure now in preparation which is. directed
to the teachers of Niles Township High School and stated another such
brochure could be printed for PTA distribution explaining the pulzilic library 1 s
area of responsibility., Mr. Green requested Miss Radmacher to proceed
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with the second brochure.
Mr. Paul Box~ Skokie Traffic Engineer, when consulted on means for slowing
traffic in the library driveway, advised Miss Radmacher that a bump in the
driveway would be too much of a hazard for safety.. His suggestion would be
to erect a diamond shaped sign reading 11 CAUTION - PARKING LOT AHEAD""
PEDESTRIANS"" CARS PARKING AND LEAVING,~:' 11 Mrso Griffin mentioned
the use of an electric gate, but the maintenance cost might be prohibitive.
Miss Radmacher reported the plan of checking books at the door has proved
highly satisfactory in preventing the illegal· removal of library material. It
appears that a full-time employee must be hired for this jobo
In the absence of Dr. Leon Carnovsky of the Chicago Graduate Library School,
due to illness, Miss Radmacher talked with one of the teachers who conveyed
the message to him of the plan to hire a library student to assist with the work
of gathering data pertinent to establishing branch libraries.. No concrete
answer has been received but he appeared to be enthusiastic about it~
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�Regarding bonding power~ Miss Radmacher reported that Mro White said
that Skokie is still under' its bonding power limits~'
The Milwaukee Area Library Board Association 1 s visit was reported and
their appreciation extended to_ the Boardo
Skokie Public Library will be host for the North Shore Library Club
March 5$ 19630 Mr., Joseph F., Shubert 1 Assistant Dir_ector of the ALA
Internatfonal Relations Office, will talk on 1!A Brief Look at Some West
Africian Libraries.;. '11
The Northern Illinois University extension class on cataloging and classi ...
fication is scheduled to meet in the Skokie Public Library beginning
February 21 and weekly through the semester.· ·
Mr.; A. Weinbrecht called Miss Radmacher regarding a presentation on the
Library budget for a meeting of the Skokie Taxpayers Association the
evening of March 7. Mr. Green instructed Miss Radmacher to advise the
committee that the Board· would be happy to .comply with this request at
a later date~ Mr. Green will be absent from the city at that time.
A message was sent to the Board by Mr. Throop that he is doing his utmost
to get the parts for the light which was broken so it can be repaired or
replaced as soon as possible.
Miss Radmacher called attention to the wording of the statement on
vacations in the Personnel Code which could have a dubious meaning:
"Regular full ...time salaried employees having worked at
least six (6 }!. months by June 1st are eligible for a paid
vacation~
During the first year of employment the
vacation ·allowance is pro ... rated on the number of months
worked. 11
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It was the recommendation of the Board that the wording be changed to:
"Regular full ...time salaried employees who have been
employed for at least one year are eligible for a paid
vacation. ·11
The president stated that in the event of a person leaving with six months
or more credit to~ward a vacation this would be reflected in the termination
salary.
Miss Radmacher submitted to the Board, for their perusal, a letter received
from Miss Josephine M. Hilton suggesting a return to the pra.ctice of renewing
books by iphone, in certain extenuating circumstances because payment of
a fine is sometimes a hardship. She requested a reply. Mr~ Green, with
the approval of· the Board, requested Miss Radmacher to send a letter of
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�r.eply to Miss Hiltt)ln stating that .the Board had taken her letter into
consideration .but were of the opinion there is no way the Library can
deviate from the policy which has been established about the renewal
of books.
The next subject for consideration was the excessive charge by Frank's
Texaco Service for an inferior job of snow plowing. Because of .current
contracts' etc. an immediate remedy could not be suggested.
The meeting was adjourned by Mr. Green at 9:45 p. m.
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Minutes, Wednesday, February 13, 1963
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Skokie Public Library. Board of Trustees
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Petty, Selma (Secretary)
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library board meetings