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November 8, 1978
Minutes of the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the
Skokie Public Library held on November 8, 1978 at 7:30 p.m.
Members present:
Rabbi Karl Weiner, President; Diana Hunter;
Dr. John M. Wozniak; Walter B. Flintrup; Richard
c. Lindberg; Shirley
Merritt; Norma L. Zatz; Mary Radmacher, Chief Librarian.
Before convening the meeting, the Board members went on a visit
to the Adult Services Department.
After returning to the Board Room,
President Weiner called the meeting to order.
On motion of Dr. Wozniak, seconded by Mrs. Zatz, and unanimously
adopted, the minutes of the meeting of Octoter 19, 1978 were approved.
Mr. Flintrup abstained from voting because of his absence at that meeting.
Motion by Mrs. Hunter, seconded by Dr. Wozniak, on roll call
vote was carried unanimously :
MOTION:
That the financial statements for the General
Operating Fund, Reserve Fund for the Purchase
of Sites and Buildings, and the Library Construction Fund for the month of October be
accepted and the lists of bills for the
General Operating Fund in the amounts of
$17,950.04 and $18,017.54 be approved
for payment, subject to audit.
Mrs. Hunter spoke of having visited Mr. Balter's studio to view
the sculpture and was satisfied with the progress of the work.
The Circulation Report for October 1978 was accepted and ordered
placed on file.
The Reciprocal Borrowing report was ordered placed on file.
The Book Bag Sale report was reviewed.
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The Library Use Statistics report was ordered placed on file.
Letters were received from:
Emil Win_ograd, Adult Program
Coordinator of the Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation,
thanking the Library staff for its cooperation of the pr_ogram on
Monday, October 16, 1978; Thomas H. Keller, Jr., Chairman Exhibits Program
of Midwest Pharmaceutical Advertising Club, in appreciation for the
exhibit at the October 12, 1978 meeting; Robert R. McClarren, System
Director, NSLS, giving information to assist in contacting legislators
urging support for the funding of library systems; and Elinor Dahmer,
Chairman Trustee Training Committee, Board of Directors, NSLS, informing
of the first of a two-part workshop in library finance and budgeting,
to be held on November 30, 1978 at 8 p.m. at the NSLS System Center.
Copy of the covering letter to Mrs. Kathryn J. Gesterfield,
Director, Illinois State Library from Miss Radmacher, transmitting the
Skokie Public Library application for the Per Capita Grant under the
Illinois Public Libraries FY 1979 Per Capita Program was distributed
to the Board along with a copy of the application.
Miss Radmacher discussed the personnel appointments.·
Mrs. Hunter discussed the !.L.A. meeting which she attended.
She gave a description of what libraries will be in the year 2000 with
new technology and the usefulness of computers.
Mr. Flintrup stated
that the computer technology can be used today in any institution that everything is available now; that we must look carefully into
what is current in the technology area for libraries.
The system is
moving dramatically towards computerization and should be given consideration.
We have money available for quick movement into this area.
The
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public is moving faster than institutions.
we are
l~gging
Mrs. Hunter stated that
behind and that we should set up another demonstration
at the Library by CLSI so that we can be apprised of what is going on.
Mr. Flintrup explained that the future does not see books
in libraries.
Books will be taped, etc.
to leave home to get books.
It will not be necessary
Everything will be geared to machines.
Rabbi Weiner stated that it is the obligation of the Library to examine
this with professionals to help us.
The following motion was made by Mrs. Hunter, seconded by
Dr. Wozniak, and on roll call was unanimously carried:
MOTION:
That the Library accept with appreciation the
donation by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fellin of a
painting entitled Carousel by Richard Neiman.
Miss Radmacher will acknowledge the acceptance of their gift.
It was
explained that all items of value in the Library are insured.
Rabbi Weiner announced that the Fine Arts Commission called
various groups engaged in the pursuit of arts for the purpose of
exploring development of cooperation and efforts by the arts community
in Skokie for mutual support, etc.
Representatives of the Skokie
Valley Symphony Orchestra feel that the Library has facilities that
can be used, for instance, for string quartets, etc.
There are various
groups that must raise funds, and the policy of the Library with
reference to admission charges for use of the facilities will have to
be considered.
We should explore the rules that exist in other libraries.
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It is possible to change the tone of the Village for interest in the
art community.
The existence of the Fine Arts Commission should be
made more visible.
Library should
~e
Very few people know about it at present.
concerned about the arts community.
The
Consideration
should be given to the implementation of making the Library the art
center of the Village.
Miss Radmacher explained that the Chicago Public Library does
have some programs that require an admission fee.
President Weiner suggest-
ed that Dorothy Litwin, Chairman of the Fine Arts Commission, be invited
to the next Board meeting to discuss this matter.
Mr. Flintrup stated
that the Library today is the leader of the arts in the Village.
Rabbi Weiner recommended that there are certain activities for which
there can be a charge; and that we should ask ourselves if we are doing
everything we can do for the arts in the community.
At the next meeting
Miss Radmacher will give the policies of other libraries.
Mr. Lindberg
asked why we can't be leaders instead of followers.
Mr. Flintrup stated that the Skokie Symphony Orchestra is a
corporation not for profit.
Mrs. Hunter stated that we do not want to
jeopardize any grants because we are making a profit.
President Weiner
recommended that this matter be given further consideration and discussion.
No specific action is necessary at this time, but that more information
should be forthcoming.
Mrs. Merritt inquired if anything has been done about the
ing on the Village Green.
light~
Miss Radmacher stated that she has discussed this
with Bud Hahs and that the Village is investigating the most advantageous
arrangements for lighting.
Rabbi Weiner talked with Mayor Smith and they
decided that the two Boards should meet to discuss the Village Green as a
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whole, taking into consideration the sculpture, etc.
Mrs. Merritt stated
that at least the bushes should be trinuned.
Mr. Flintrup in discussing NSLS reported that the CAP program
was extended and enlarged so that we will be getting more money from the
System than we had in the past.
One concern is that when funds become avail-
able many more libraries will want to participate.
rapidly into the area of the computer.
The System is moving
The System has installed a computer
system and will employ full time personnel to operate it.
There is a growing
concern throughout the state that the State Library is diminishing in its
effectiveness.
The State Library is losing a good percentage of its
professional staff.
They have not been able to fill high level good positions,
because the state policy relative to employing only Illinois residents and the
salary structure will not attract good personnel.
A conunittee will be sent
to Springfield to meet with state representatives relative to changing those
two policies.
A request will be made to recruit personnel from other states
and to remedy the salary structure.
Funding was approved to hire a person
to lobby for the overturn of the veto for full funding.
With reference to an Arlington Heights Library policy, Mr.
Flintrup questioned whether it is legal, and that this may be the beginning
of the end of reciprocal borrowing in the System.
carefully.
This should be watched
We can then decide what to do about reciprocal borrowing.
A discussion of the Application for Per Capita Grant Under
Illinois Public Libraries FY 1979 Per Capita Program followed.
Since there
is no notification of deadlines for grants, Mr. Lindberg suggested that
someone should be responsible for learning when the applications are due.
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A motion was made by Mrs. Hunter, seconded by Mr. Flintrup, and
carried unanimously.
MOTION:
That each year, at the proper time, the Skokie
Public Library send a formal letter of request for
revenue by registered mail, if necessary, and
receive a confirmation in writing from both
the Village and the Township.
The proper time for requests is the first of the year.
put on the agenda for the December meeting.
This item should be
Mrs. Hunter stated that we will
get certified copies of our requests from the County Clerk's office.
Miss Radmacher explained that CETA has new insurance requirements
with which we have complied.
They also requested our application be under
$50,000.
With reference to the security system, Mr. Lindberg has been
unable to contact the party with the necessary information but will have a
report for the December meeting.
He again referred to the 10 percent from
CETA for materials be allocated to the security targets.
A motion was made by Mr. Flintrup, seconded by Mrs. Hunter, and
unanimously adopted:
MOTION:
That the Title VI Projects, Contract Attachment A,
Units of Government, with reference to insurance,
be adopted by the Skokie Public Library.
Rabbi Weiner reconnnended that the roof problem be referred to
the roof committee.
A meeting was requested by Mr. Schiewe and Johnson Controls to
discuss Johnson's performance with reference to the revised contract of
May 1, 1978.
Representatives from the Skokie Public Library Board, which
will include Mr. Lindberg, Mr. Di Leonardi, the Library attorney, and.
Mr. Schiewe will meet with representatives of Johnson Controls as soon as a
convenie·nt
time can be arranged.
attend the meeting, too.
Mr. Flintrup and Dr. Wozniak will try to
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A motion was made by Mrs . Hunter , that th e Skoki e Public Library
be closed on December 31 , 1978 .
The motion was seconded by Dr . Wozniak
and unanimously adopted .
The fo l lowing list s , etc . were d istributed to the Board members :
November Ca lendar of Events
Great Books Newsletter, November 1978
October and November Exhibits Lists
Press Releases (7)
Selected List of Recent Acqui sitions , October, 1978 .
The meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m .
C
John M. wolr:'iak
L/
Secretary
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