Normal Public Library
Minutes of the Board of Trustees
November 28, 2007
Members present: Joan Steinburg,
President, Amy Christensen, Karen Farr, Diane
Risius, Charles Sila, Karl Sila, Susan Stillwell
and Robert Wegman, Library Administrator. Also
present were Ruth Reeves, Jeanne Moonan, Lolita
Netter, and Tori Melican.
President Steinburg called the meeting
to order at 6:03 p.m.
Mrs. Risius moved that the minutes
of the previous meeting and the agenda for the
current meeting be approved as presented. Miss
Farr seconded the motion and it carried 7-0.
President’s Report
Mrs. Steinburg informed the board that Mrs. Risius
and Mrs. Stillwell had resigned from the CORE
Search Committee. The committee has decided to
repost the library director’s position.
The posting includes the changes of ten years
of library experience with three of those years
in a supervisory role and a salary range. The
posting will run until January 2, 2008. The next
CORE Search Committee meeting is scheduled for
Saturday, December 1, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. in the
board room.
Librarian’s Report
1. Monthly financial report. Revenue: Revenue
for this fiscal year is running about where it
should be for this time of year. Expenditures:
None.
2. Parking and circulation: The circulation for
October was up 2,176.
3. RSA/ILS: The Normal Public Library is actively
participating on the RSA/ALS committees pertaining
to the new/upgraded automation system. Three training
sessions on the circulation system and one on
cataloging have occurred. The go live date is
December 6, 2007.
Committee Reports
Finance
Mrs. Christensen moved that expenditures amounting
to $62,483.02 and three payrolls totaling $180,164.28
be paid. Mrs. Stillwell seconded the motion and
it carried 7-0.
Alliance Library System
Mr. K. Sila informed the board that the ALS website
has an “ask away” centralize help
desk and that the Illinois Library leadership
sign up is now available. Also, a picture of Mr.
Wegman receiving his lifetime achievement award
was posted on the website.
Personnel
No report.
Building and Grounds
Mrs. Risius informed the board that Mr. Wegman
is obtaining bids to install floor drains in the
main level bathrooms. The fence by the air-conditioner
is being repaired.
Old Business
Uptown redevelopment continues and patron access
to the library remains a concern. Construction
on the parking deck has started.
New Business
None.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:26
p.m. The next regularly scheduled meeting will
be Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Farr
Secretary
