Library Board approved November 16, 2004.
Please review these goals throughout your time on the Oak Park Public Library (OPPL) Board.
- I am familiar with the Mission Statement and Strategic Plan of the OPPL.
- I am familiar with the law as it applies to the Oak Park Public Library.
- I am familiar with the Library’s policies.
- I attend Board and committee meetings regularly.
- I attend staff sponsored activities as appropriate.
- I come to meetings well prepared.
- I understand the Board’s decision-making process.
- I willingly abide by majority Board decisions and support them publicly.
- I treat other Board and community members with respect and listen openly to their opinions.
- I understand and respect the different roles and duties of the Library Director and Trustee Board.
- I route my requests of staff through the Library Director or their designee.
- I encourage and support the Library Director in achieving our goals.
- I visit the Main Library and the two Branches frequently enough to be thoroughly familiar with services and to see potential need.
- I support Friends of the OPPL activities and fund raisers.
- I am a library advocate to individuals, civic groups, community organizations, and public officials.
- I keep abreast of legislation and the impacts it has on the Library community.
- I have established a relationship with my local and state representatives and discuss library issues with them advocating for their support.
- I read the materials from state and national library organizations.
- I attend at least one program at each OPPL branch during the year.
- I attend two system sponsored, state and/or national library events each year.
Strengths: List your most important contributions to the Board in both action and discussion.
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Improvements: What do you think you need to do better or differently?
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Accomplishments: Why are you on the Board?
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Opportunities: List areas where you need more information, knowledge, or skill in order to meet your own performance expectations.
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I will ask the Director about…
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I will also ask seasoned trustees about…
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I will review this goal sheet on a monthly basis and assess my progress.
