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REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, March 17, 2009, 8:30 a.m.
Harold Washington Library Center
400 South State Street
Multi-Purpose Room, Lower Level
1. Approval of the minutes of January 20, 2009
2. Commissioner’s Report
3. Report of the Committee on Administration and Finance
- Approval of relocation costs for business (Whitney Young Library project)
Tropic Island Jerk Chicken Restaurant, 419 E. 79th Street, PIN 20-34-200-004
4. Report of the Committee on Facilities
5. Chicago Public Library Foundation report
6. Other Business
- YouMedia, Amy Eshleman, Assistant Commissioner Strategic Planning and Partnerships
- Retirements: Clifford Shanks (41 years), Mary L. Degnan (32 years),William H. Provis, Jr. (21 years), Judith W. Milliman (16 years),Catherine M. Mega (10 years)
- Questions and Comments from the Audience
| Next Board meeting: | Tuesday, April 21, 2009 |
| 8:30 a.m. | |
| Harold Washington Library Center | |
| Multi-Purpose Room |
March 17, 2009
The regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Public Library convened at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 in the Harold Washington Library Center’s Multi-Purpose Room.
The following Directors were present:
| Present: | Jayne C. Thompson, President |
| Cherryl T. Thomas, Vice President | |
| Paul H. Dykstra, Secretary | |
| Cristina Benitez | |
| Christopher P. Valenti | |
| Absent: | Mellody L. Hobson |
Also in attendance were Commissioner Mary A. Dempsey, First Deputy Commissioner Karen Danczak Lyons, Deputy Commissioner Kathy Biel, Assistant Commissioners Brenda P. McGlohon, Laura Zupko, Greta Bever, Amy Eshleman and several members of the staff. Also in attendance was Rhona S. Frazin, President of The Chicago Public Library Foundation.
| Members of the Public: | Yolande Wilbur, Library employee |
| Teri Campbell, City of Chicago, Office of Budget & Management | |
| Maria Guerra, City of Chicago, Office of Budget & Management | |
| Paula Nixon, Library patron |
I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The minutes of the regular meeting of the Board, held on January 20, 2009 were reviewed and it was
RESOLVED THAT THE MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 20, 2009 MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BE APPROVED.
II. COMMISSIONER’S REPORT
Commissioner Mary Dempsey reported the following:
- Wal-Mart Corporation presented a check in the amount of $25,000 to the Chicago Public Library at the West Chicago Avenue Branch on January 29, 2009. The money will be used to support the Teacher in the Library and Cybernavigators programs at the branch which is located within the community of one of its stores. Board President Jayne Carr Thompson, Chicago Public Library Foundation Chair Jim Donnelley and President Rhona Frazin, Alderman Emma Mitts, and several representatives from Wal-Mart were present.
- Mayor Richard Daley, Chicago Public Library Board members Jayne Thompson, Cherryl Thomas and Chris Valenti, along with representatives from the Chicago Public Library Foundation, Motorola, Northern Trust, Mexican Consul General Rodriguez Arriaga, and Steppenwolf Theater were at the Harold Washington Library Center on March 12 to announce the title of the 16th book in the One Book, One Chicago program: The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. The Library will offer many programs systemwide including a presentation by Steppenwolf Theater and a class at DePaul University. Ms. Cisneros will appear at the central library on April 14 at 6 p.m. for a free public program.
- Today is orientation for children’s librarians centered around “Land of Lincoln Readers” the Chicago Public Library’s 2009 Summer Reading Program. Sponsored by the City of Chicago and The Chicago Public Library Foundation, this year’s cultural partner is the Chicago History Museum. The Library anticipates another very popular summer program especially as more families are looking for free programs for summer. An adult program will run at the same time and will also focus on the bicentennial birth of Abraham Lincoln.
- On April 2, 2009, the Chicago Bar Association and the Library will present a reenactment of the Lincoln Douglas debates at 4:00 p.m. in the Pritzker Auditorium of the central library. This is a free program. On Saturday, May 2, the Library joins the Chicago Bar Association and the Chicago History Museum in presenting noted Lincoln biographer: Doris Kearns Goodwin at Navy Pier Grand Ballroom. This is a ticketed event and tickets may be purchased through the Chicago Bar Association.
- The Chicago Public Library has launched “Beyond Burnham”, an annual public information series in partnership with WTTW Channel 11, WBEZ Chicago Radio, The Chicago Reporter, and funded by the Chicago Community Trust. Book marks listing selected titles for this program are available at all locations. The Library will be concentrating heavily on its Burnham programming this fall.
- Library use in January and February 2009 was 40% higher than the same period in 2008. Factors that contributed to the increase are the poor economy; the Library’s new Find It Chicago! system; and new marketing initiatives. All government services are seeing higher demand as evidenced by the higher usage, city revenues are down and all city departments are being asked to look for additional ways to conserve resources. City officials have begun discussions with various unions about possible concessions. The Library will keep the Library Board apprised of future discussions and implications for the Library.
- The Library’s IT department continues its roll out of new computers in a number of branches throughout the system as part of the Library’s regular, cyclical replacement of equipment. This is especially important as demand for technology continues to be very high.
- Pursuant to the Board’s decision last year regarding new Capital Improvement Projects, the Library continues to work with the Public Building Commission to prepare projects for design, construction, and site identification for a number of neighborhoods. The Library hopes to have a presentation for the Board of the new branch designs – inside and out at the next Library Board meeting in April. Potential construction of 4 libraries (Greater Grand Crossing, West Humboldt, Little Village and Dunning and 1 renovation (West Town) will take place in 2009 and 2010. The new Beverly branch is on schedule to have a soft opening to the public in June 2009. The current Beverly Branch will close April 4, 2009.
- Early voting for the 5th Congressional District race will take place at Lincoln Belmont branch from March 16 – April 2, 2009. Thirteen Chicago Public Library branches will serve as polling places on Election Day, April 7, 2009 (Albany Park, Budlong Woods, Edgebrook, Galewood, Independence, Lincoln Belmont, Lincoln Park, Mayfair, Merlo, Portage Cragin, Roden, West Belmont, Sulzer).
- The American Library Association and Urban Libraries Council will be holding their respective annual conference in Chicago in July.
Commissioner Dempsey reported on the effects of the economy on other major urban libraries throughout the country.
President Thompson asked how the Library’s collections are holding up with the increase of library use and whether the Library will have to visit the issue of increasing its collection. Commissioner Dempsey responded that the Library always asks for more money, but does not always receive what it has requested. The Library is grateful that it has assistance from various grant-assisted programs, specifically the Foundation funded programs. Commissioner Dempsey expressed her belief that the City’s investment is strong, but it can be stronger given the demand. The Library will inform the Board of the need for strong advocacy if needed.
Director Valenti asked whether the Library is operationally challenged because of increase library use. Commissioner Dempsey responded that the Library is challenged. The Library has 12 branches without branch managers and has lost 300 vacancies in the 2008 budget discussions. The Library continues to detail staff where needed and does not want to eliminate any of its initiatives such as its early childhood children reading programs or programs for adults as they are core to the Library’s mission. The Library is not taking on any new responsibilities or new initiatives other than something that is fully supported with a grant. The Library is being very judicious, but would be happy to fill some empty positions. Commissioner Dempsey reported that the Library continues to see interests from library school graduates who are interested in coming to work for the Chicago Public Library.
III. ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Director Dykstra gave the report for the Administration and Finance Committee. The Committee met at the Harold Washington Library Center on Tuesday, March 10, 2009.
There was no Schedule of Contracts and Requisitions for the month of March 2009, however, the Library requested and the Committee is recommending that the full Board approve payment in the amount of $68,808.60 (Attachment A) for the relocation of a tenant/business, Tropic Island Jerk Chicken Restaurant, located at 419 E. 79th Street, PIN: 20-34-200-004. The Public Building Commission’s consultant in these matters has stated that the amount requested, $68,808.60, is appropriate under the statute. This is one of the parcels needed for the construction of the new Whitney Young Branch.
A motion was made to approve payment in the amount of $68,808.60 for the relocation of the tenant/business at 419 E. 79th Street. The motion was seconded and passed on the following roll call vote:
Yeas: Benitez, Dykstra, Thomas, Thompson, Valenti
Nays: None
Director Dykstra reported that the Library reported high circulation of materials due to the economy. The Library also reported that the American Library Association and Urban Libraries Council will have their respective conferences in Chicago in July 2009.
IV. FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT
Director Cherryl Thomas gave the report for the Facilities Committee. The Committee met on March 11, 2009 at the Harold Washington Library Center, which is located at 400 S. State Street.
Director Thomas reported that the Library presented its Capital Improvement Projects report (Attachment B) and highlighted the following construction projects:
- Beverly. Punch list items on the construction of this 14,322 square foot (with an additional 2,315 square feet for the South District Office) branch will be completed by the end of March 2009 and the branch will open to the public in June 2009.
- West Humboldt Park, a 14,322 square foot branch, which will be built on property acquired using TIF funds (Tax Increment Financing).
- Greater Grand Crossing Branch Library Project: an 8,000 square foot branch located at 73rd & Ellis Avenues.
- Three $100,000 grants, which were awarded to the Chicago Public Library for expenditure by the end of 2008 through the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to fund three projects. Two of the projects have been completed. The final project is for the restoration of the mural at the Blackstone Branch. A test cleaning of the dome was conducted and the results were reported.
Director Thomas reported that Kevin Hall, of the City’s Public Building Commission and the Library’s Project Manager, provided visual displays of two-single level prototypes (16,000 and 8,000 square feet) recently completed by Lohan Anderson, the Library’s new design architect for future construction. Mr. Hall reported that it is the goal of the City to obtain the LEEDs (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) “gold” certification on all of its future construction projects by 2010. These designs have some sustainability aspects incorporated into them.
The Library reported that the Public Building Commission has appointed the Architects of Record for the Dunning/West Addison branch project (8,000) and the Little Village/Marshall Square construction project (16,000). There was some brief discussion with regard to the size of land and the costs of acquisition for these construction projects and the various types of materials that will be used in their construction.
Director Thomas reported that the Committee also discussed and approves the payment of the relocation costs for the tenant/business at 419 E. 79th Street ( PIN 20-34-200-004).
Director Thomas reported that the meeting was attended by Roberta Boles, President of the Friends of the Independence branch; Michael Crawford, 5th Representative District Office (on behalf of Representative Ken Dunkin) and Jennifer Lacey, a freelance writer with ChicagoTalks.net.
V. FOUNDATION REPORT
Ms. Rhona S. Frazin, President of the Chicago Public Library Foundation, gave the report for The Chicago Public Library Foundation (Attachment C). In addition, Ms. Frazin reported that there are now 55 Teacher in the Library locations.
VI. OTHER BUSINESS
President Thompson reported that she has asked Directors Paul Dykstra, Cristina Benitez, and Chris Valenti to serve on the Nominating Committee for the election of officers for the Library Board. They will present their slate for a vote by the full Board at the April 2009 Board meeting.
Amy Eshleman, Assistant Commissioner for Strategic Planning and Partnerships gave a visual presentation of the Library’s proposed YouMedia space at the Harold Washington Library Center. YouMedia is an interactive, digital media space for teens that will include digital media along with content related to books and literature. This new division be constructed in the 1st floor space that formerly housed The Library Store and a coffee shop in the central library. This project is being funded through the generous support of the MacArthur Foundation. Construction is expected to begin in April and completed in time for the July conferences of the American Library Association and Urban Libraries Council.
Commissioner Dempsey presented resolutions on the retirements of the following employees who have retired since the Board’s last meeting in January: Mary L. Degnan (32 years),
Clifford Shanks (31 years), William H. Provis, Jr. (21 years), Judith W. Milliman (16 years), and Catherine M. Mega (10 years) (Attachments D-H).
VII. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE
Ms. Paula Nixon, a member of the audience who arrived late to the meeting asked about the relocation costs for the Whitney Young parcel.
There were no further questions or comments from the audience.
As there were no further questions or comments from the audience, the meeting was adjourned at
9:40 a.m.
Paul H. Dykstra
Secretary
Download Attachment A: Whitney Relocation Cost Letters
Attachment B
March 17, 2009 Board
4 pages
Report On CPL Capital Projects for March 2009
Prepared for the Facilities Committee
An Abbreviated Report
I. Summary Report:
Total Number of Building Projects in Progress………………… 3
The New Beverly Branch Library
The New West Humboldt Park Branch Library
The Greater Grand Crossing Branch Library
$100,000 State Grants for Branch Libraries…..……………….. 3
For: South Shore, South Chicago & Blackstone
II. New Buildings:
(1) Beverly Branch Library and South District Chief’s Office: 1962 West 95th Street
The Beverly floor plan, completed in the architectural office of Ilekis Associates, follows the Logan Square prototype, but is enhanced by an enlarged juvenile area and additional space for the south side district office and a district storage room. The new library is 14,322 sq. ft. in area. The South District Office and Storage is an addition of 2,315 sq. ft.
Contractor: Blinderman Construction Company.
- Construction meeting #45 was held on March 5 in the Beverly district office. The project is on schedule. A substantial completion date is projected for the end of March. The contractor will attend to his “punch list” schedule during the first week of April. A “soft opening” is anticipated on June 8.
- The building’s schedule for furnishings has been placed on order.
- The building’s schedule of door cores and keys has been placed on order.
- The current Beverly Library building will be closed to the public on April 4th and a public notice on the building’s entry doors will be posted on March 16.
- The current Beverly book collection will be transferred to the new building on April 20.
On the Interior of the Building:
- A new boiler is in place and needed connections will be completed during the week of March 9.
- Peoples Gas and ComEd have completed their installations.
- All walls have been painted.
- The placement of ceiling and book stack lighting fixtures is very near completion.
- All terrazzo floor coverings are in place.
- The laying of floor carpet will be started in late March.
- AT&T is in the process of pulling data / telecommunication cables throughout the building.
On the Exterior of the Building:
- New street lights are in operation alone the building’s frontage. New light poles have yet to be placed in the library’s garden area.
- A very modest quantity of work is needed to complete all cemented surfaces.
- The erection of vinyl fencing, separating the library property from adjacent private homes is now in progress.
(2) West Humboldt Park Branch Library: 727-743 North Kedzie Avenue
The architectural firm of Lohan Anderson has been employed by the PBC to serve as the Architect of Record for the West Humboldt Park Branch Library. The firm is commissioned to bring forth a new prototype design for the intended building. Work is nearing completion on a new exterior rendering. An interior floor plan of service has been completed and reviewed by the library’s administration. The firm is examining all aspects of the building’s operational functions.
The PBC and Lohan Anderson are working to bring some activity to the library site as soon as possible so as to alert the community that their library is indeed a project to occur. This will be done via a start on underground utility construction.
The project is TIF funded. To date, the Office of Budget & Management and the Department of Planning & Development have allocated over $5.5 million in TIF funds for site remediation, demolition, and design.
III. Other Information:
(1) Greater Grand Crossing Branch Library Project: 73rd Street and South Ellis Avenue.
Lohan Anderson is also the AOR for this smaller 8,000 sq. ft. prototype branch library building. Work on the building’s exterior and interior elements is being completed in tandem with the West Humboldt Park building plans. The library administration has approved the building’s internal floor plan of service.
The Illinois State Library has given the CPL a $100,000 State grant toward the planning and design of the new library building. These funds have been transferred to the PBC.
(2) Weekly Prototype Review Meetings
A weekly design meeting is held at the PBC every Thursday afternoon with DGS, CPL, PBC and Lohan Anderson. The latter firm reviews with the noted three city agencies the status of its ongoing work.
IV. Other Projects:
State Grants
Three $100,000 grants had been awarded to the CPL through the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. These grants have been expended on the following projects:
Two of the projects have now been completed:
- Window replacement at the South Shore Branch.
- The Roof Replacement at the South Chicago Branch.
Yet to be finished:
- The restoration of the murals in the dome of the Blackstone Branch Library.
The City’s Office of Budget & Management has supplemented the $100,000 State Grant with $60,000 of local funding. The DCEO as approved a grant extension to 12/31/09. The murals have been appraised at $1,650,000 of insurance purposes.
The project was put to bid by the City’s Department of Procurement Services. Four vendors responded. CPL has met with the apparent low bidder. Prior to award of a contract, this firm had to come to the Blackstone site and perform a test cleaning. This work has been done. A further report will be made at the March Facilities Committee meeting.
Prior to the start of mural restoration, the matter of repairing a roof leak in the mural dome will be attended to by the DGS at City expense. This contract was awarded in early November and work will be started when weather permits.
Report Compiled by
Morton Coburn, Director
Library Bldg. Programs
March 6, 2009
Attachment C
March 17, 2009 Board
2 pages
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY
March 17, 2009
We are pleased to report on new grants to the Foundation received since the Library’s January Board meeting:
- Summer Reading Program for Children: $50,000 from the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Foundation, $10,000 from RR Donnelley
- Teen Volume: $20,000 from the Circle of Service Foundation
We have several proposals pending for these and other projects and we hope to have more good news to share with you in the coming months.
Please mark your calendars for October 15, when the Foundation and the Library will once again host the Carl Sandburg Literary Awards Dinner. This year we are pleased to honor three-time Booker Award-winning Author Salman Rushdie. We are also delighted to report that we are sustaining our high caliber of dinner leadership. Chairing this year’s dinner are Abbott Chairman and CEO Miles White and Francie Comer, a member of the Foundation Board of Directors.
Also please note June 16 on your calendar, when the Foundation and the Library will host our annual Donor and Partner Luncheon in the Winter Garden. Our guest speaker this year will be Harold Holzer, Co-Chair of the Lincoln Bicentennial Commission and author of more than 30 books about Abraham Lincoln. Mr. Holzer’s timely presentation will kick off this year’s summer reading program focus on Abe Lincoln.
Recently, Jim Donnelley shared some of the Foundation’s 2008 highlights with our Board of Directors. We tend to focus on fundraising success in our reports to the Library Board, and indeed, as the philanthropic sector entered a very difficult period, the Foundation is very fortunate have had an extremely solid 2008, however at this time, I would like to share with you some of our more “hidden” achievements—those in the areas of Governance, Operational Efficiency and Capacity Building:
- Governance: The Foundation instituted annual program roundtable sessions with Foundation and Library Leadership, involving more than half the board in three intimate conversations about Library programs—fulfilling the goal of raising the level of Board awareness of Foundation-funded library programs and broader-based Board participation in priority-setting. The Foundation made good progress on its board development objectives, with the election of three highly qualified new Directors.
- Management Efficiency/Capacity Building: In support of strategic growth in Library Programming, and increased fundraising objectives, Foundation staff has met dramatically expanded operational demands, with no additional support. This includes a 113% increase in the number of accounts payables processed (to nearly 2500 transactions) and a 58% growth in the number of vendors and independent contractors who receive IRS form 1099s from the Foundation. The Foundation processed and acknowledged 1000 contributions (75% more than in 2007) and added 1500 new constituents to our database—more than four times the number of new prospects added in 2007.
There is no doubt that this will be a challenging year for the Foundation and for the entire philanthropic sector. We remain committed to working together with the Library to devote the maximum level of resources to its outstanding programs and to working to manage within the constraints of financial realities. The Foundation’s Program and Planning Committee meets later this week to discuss and monitor program considerations with Commissioner Dempsey and President Thompson.
Attachment D
3/17/09 Board
| March 17, 2009 | |||
| Resolution on Retirement | |||
| Mary L. Degnan | |||
| Board of Directors | 001-2009 |
Whereas, Mary L. Degnan began her illustrious 32-year career with the Chicago Public Library as a library page at the former Wrightwood Branch in July 1977; and
Whereas, Ms. Degnan advanced to the position of clerk and continued her career in the Audio Visual Department of the former central library on Randolph Street; and
Whereas, Ms. Degnan assisted in the successful move to the new central library, the Harold Washington Library Center in 1991; and
Whereas, for the last 6 years of her career, Ms. Degnan served as the Head Clerk of the circulation desk in the Thomas Hughes Children's Library; and
Whereas, during her career, Ms. Degnan trained many clerks and pages who will fondly remember her as a practical, no-nonsense mentor who coached others to attain the skills needed to advance their careers; and
Whereas, through her work, Ms. Degnan assisted tens of thousands of Chicago Public Library patrons of all ages during her career; and
Whereas, Ms. Degnan retired from the Chicago Public Library effective January 31, 2009.
Therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Directors of the Chicago Public Library does hereby offer its sincere thanks to Ms. Mary Degnan for her 32 years of dedicated service to the Chicago Public Library and to the people of Chicago and extends to her its congratulations and best wishes for a happy and productive retirement
Adopted this 17th day of March, 2009
Attachment E
3/17/09 Board
| March 17, 2009 | |||
| Resolution on Retirement | |||
| Clifford Shanks | |||
| Board of Directors | 002-2009 |
Whereas, Clifford Shanks began his illustrious 41-year career with the Chicago Public Library in July 1977 as a Junior Library Clerk at the Legler Branch library where he advanced to the position of Principal Library Clerk in November, 1982; and
Whereas, Mr. Shanks was assigned to the former Lake View Branch, in March 1987, and was promoted to the position of Library Clerk IV in 1990; and
Whereas, while at the Lake View Branch, Mr. Shanks assisted in the move from the branch’s temporary facility at 1011 W. Belmont into the newly renovated building at 644 W. Belmont; and
Whereas, Mr. Shanks worked the last 22 years of his career until his retirement as the Head Clerk at the Lake View Branch, which was renamed the Merlo Branch in 1993 for local community leader John Merlo; and
Whereas, as Merlo’s Head Clerk, Mr. Shanks provided quick, courteous, and efficient service to tens of thousands of Library patrons, was an integral member of the branch’s management team, and supervised and trained all of the branch’s clerical and page staff; and
Whereas, Mr. Shanks retired from the Chicago Public Library effective January 31, 2009.
Therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Directors of the Chicago Public Library does hereby offer its sincere thanks to Mr. Clifford Shanks for his 31 years of dedicated service to the Chicago Public Library and to the people of Chicago and extends to him its congratulations and best wishes for a happy and productive retirement
Adopted this 17th day of March, 2009
Attachment F
3/17/09 Board
2 pages
| March 17, 2009 | |||
| Resolution on Retirement | |||
| William H. Provis, Jr. | |||
| Board of Directors | 003-2009 |
Whereas, William H. Provis, Jr. began his 21-year career as a librarian at the Chicago Public Library as the Assistant Head of the Talking Book Center in July 1987; and
Whereas, Mr. Provis transferred to the Central Library’s Social Sciences and History Division in June, 1990 where he provided reference services and assisted with collection development and staff training; and
Whereas, Mr. Provis represented the History Section on the Internet Subject Team and served as a CARL Master Trainer from 1994-1995; and
Whereas, Mr. Provis was promoted to the position of Librarian IV in the Social Sciences and History Division in September 1997 and continued to serve the public in the capacity of head of the History Division of the Harold Washington Library Center until October, 2002; and
Whereas, Mr. Provis developed the American History collection of the Social Sciences and History Division of the Library; and
Whereas, Mr. Provis provided invaluable reference assistance to many students and teachers in preparation for the City’s annual Metro History Fair projects; and
Whereas, Mr. Provis transferred to Neighborhood Services in October, 2002, where he served as Branch Manager of the Brighton Park Branch from 2002-2004 and as Branch Manager of the Uptown Branch from 2004 until February, 2009; and
Whereas, Mr. Provis was a valuable contributing member of various Chicago Public Library committees and a part of many of its training initiatives; and
Whereas, as a regular contributor to the Shelf Life Forums from 2004 to 2009, Mr. Provis provided expert assistance and valuable insights to many of his colleagues; and
Whereas, Mr. Provis contributed to the success of the Chicago Public Library in his various positions and capacities, and served as a role model to many other librarians, professionals and staff members; and
Whereas, Mr. Provis elected to retire from the Chicago Public Library effective February 27, 2009.
Therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Directors of the Chicago Public Library does hereby offer its sincere thanks to Mr. William Provis for his 21 years of dedicated service to the Chicago Public Library and to the people of Chicago and extends to him its congratulations and best wishes for a happy and productive retirement
Adopted this 17th day of March, 2009
Attachment G
3/17/09 Board
| March 17, 2009 | |||
| Resolution on Retirement | |||
| Judith W. Milliman | |||
| Board of Directors | 004-2009 |
Whereas, Judith W. Milliman began her 16 year career at the Chicago Public Library on October 12, 1992 as a part-time librarian in the Newspapers and Periodicals Division of the Harold Washington Library Center; and
Whereas, Ms. Milliman attained the status of full time Librarian I in the Business, Science and Technology Division in October of 1993; and
Whereas, since 1993 Ms. Milliman’s career worked in the Business Science and Technology Division of the Harold Washington Library Center; where she provided invaluable service to tens of thousands of Library patrons; and
Whereas, Ms. Milliman was temporarily detailed to work at the Jeffery Manor Branch in September 1999 when the Library needed additional staff at the branch, and
Whereas, upon her return to the Harold Washington Library Center, Ms. Milliman was responsible for materials selections and collection development in Anatomy, Physiology, and Microbiology subject areas; and
Whereas, Ms. Milliman will be fondly remembered by her fellow staff members for her quick, deadpan wit and dedication to the Library profession; and
Whereas, Ms. Milliman retired from the Chicago Public Library effective January 31, 2009.
Therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Directors of the Chicago Public Library does hereby offer its sincere thanks to Ms. Judith Milliman for her 16 years of dedicated service to the Chicago Public Library and to the people of Chicago and extends to her its congratulations and best wishes for a happy and productive retirement
Adopted this 17th day of March, 2009
Attachment H
3/17/09 Board
| March 17, 2009 | |||
| Resolution on Retirement | |||
| Catherine M. Mega | |||
| Board of Directors | 005-2009 |
Whereas, Catherine M. Mega began her 10 year career at the Chicago Public Library in 1998 as a page in the Business, Science and Technology Division of the Harold Washington Library Center; and
Whereas, Ms. Mega transferred in August of 1998 to the Thomas Hughes Children’s Library; and
Whereas, while working as a library page, Ms. Mega honed her public service skills allowing her to advance to the position of Library Clerk; and
Whereas, Ms. Mega then interviewed successfully to obtain a promotion to Senior Library Clerk in August of 2006 and continued to serve the public in the Literature and Language Division of the Central Library; and
Whereas, as Senior Library Clerk, Ms. Mega was primarily responsible for processing materials for the Literature and Language Division’s collection as well as the training and supervision of volunteers; and
Whereas, Ms. Mega’s love of children and the desire to serve them prompted her to return to the Thomas Hughes Children’s Library as a Senior Library Clerk in June of 2007; and
Whereas, Ms. Mega retired from the Chicago Public Library effective January 31, 2009.
Therefore, be it resolved that the Board of Directors of the Chicago Public Library does hereby offer its sincere thanks to Ms. Catherine Mega for her 10 years of dedicated service to the Chicago Public Library and to the people of Chicago and extends to her its congratulations and best wishes for a happy and productive retirement
Adopted this 17th day of March, 2009