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Meet the Candidates: Adrienne N. River, Homewood library (free)

Adrienne River
Adrienne River

Age: 63
Education: B.A., Carleton College, and J.D., Northwestern University.
Job/role: Appellate attorney for the Office of the State Appellate Defender, a state agency
Family: Husband Dr. Philip River, and a daughter.
Other elected positions: Currently president of the Homewood Library Board of Trustees; former trustee of the Village of Park Forest.

Issues:
The most important ongoing issues in a library’s governance are responsible fiscal management; meeting the needs of patrons; retaining and attracting staff; and ensuring that the library provides materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues and does not proscribe or remove materials because of doctrinal disapproval.

Goals: 

  • Continued remodeling of building and grounds to 1) Accommodate patron and staff needs, such as adding more study rooms, a quiet area, and additional staff offices; 2) Replace or add furniture, computers, carpeting (ongoing) as needed; and 3) Use native plants where feasible for environmental and educational benefits (ongoing). 
  • Increase percentage of budget spent on books and other materials to more than 10%. 
  • Survey the community on its use of the library and its needs (survey forthcoming). 
  • Continue to investigate areas to reduce costs, such as liability insurance and legal fees.

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