The final installment from the talking guide EP Library Facts has uncovered from those that want to thwart the progress of the Elmwood Park Public Library
Save our Director / Save our Library!
More erroneous assumptions, and misinformation. Elmwood Park Public Library is doing so well, they must invent problems and make unfounded accusations. Need proof? Director Consiglio has an open-door policy and according to Director Consiglio, this group does not take advantage of this (many other patrons have.) Not surprising as it appears their goal is to create a conflict culture - complain at meetings only so they can opine for others to see. With the entirety of their talking points, it’s a wonder why anyone would support this, which is confirmation of EPLibraryFacts’ endorsement.
Don’t be fooled by their rhetoric to steal your vote and destroy your library!.
Cutting essential positions- Just like any business or organization their structure needs to be adjusted to achieve operational efficiency including coverage when staff is out, succession planning, and effective use of funds. Adjustment to roles and staff positions are essential to the operations of a cutting-edge library working to meet shifting and varied community needs. The idea that this is done to fund the personal benefit of the director is ludicrous considering compensation for such roles well exceeds the compensation increase the director received. See Who Would You Choose. The Elmwood Park Public Library pays for performance. Can other libraries claim the same?
Nepotism/Conflicts of Interest- Libraries and organizations routinely seek and use vendors they can trust and rely on based on prior experience. As far and EPLibraryFacts is aware, the village mayor has no say in how the library spends their funds. As for competitive bids, it appears the library follows the strict rules dictated by state and local regulations. More trying to introduce issues where none exist.
Lower Room Capacities -. According to Director Consiglio and trustees, this analysis was never performed since configuration changes were made to the library footprint. Perhaps these folks would like the safety of the public to be compromised, and the library held liable in such an event. This is the kind of viewpoint that would be expensive and dangerous if allowed on the board.
Yet another ridiculous claim. With surveys of patrons, open door policy of the director and a diverse board with a long tenure of being active in the community, they have their finger on the pulse of community needs.
Apparently, they feel a handful of vocal public attendees should narrowly dictate what the community should receive in terms of services and programs.
Construction-Planning for the future should always be in the sights of an organization and ideas for such considered even if there’s no intention of actioning. Interesting that highlighting this likely serves only to stifle discussion on the board and further exemplifies the need for recording meetings so they cannot be taken out of context.
Dismissive-It appears the fact that these individuals are running for trustee just proves these criticisms WERE stemming from political opponents.
Community Values- Apparently this group fails to recognize some inconvenient truths. In meeting where the removal of the “You Are Beautiful’ message was discussed, it was communicated that one of the letters had fallen from its mounts posing a danger to pedestrians walking by and risk of liability to the library. It was also shown in that meeting that none of extensive input provided by the children and teens in the community was incorporated into the exhibit, with the organizer choosing an artist’s offering over the community without the knowledge of the board to this omission. Perhaps art needs to be dangerous and not reflective of the community’s desire in their eyes.