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Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

The Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) provides that “all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and official acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials and public employees consistent with the terms of this Act. Such access is necessary to enable the people to fulfill their duties of discussing public issues fully and freely, making informed political judgments and monitoring government to ensure that it is being conducted in the public interest.” 5 ILCS 140/1 Section 1. The library is committed to providing access to applicable public records under the law.

Public Records Available for FOIA Requests

Below are types of records that are available immediately via our website:

• Library Administration and Management contact information (located here)
• Library Board of Trustees contact information (located here)
• Library Board of Trustees meeting agendas, packets and minutes (located here)
• Library budget, levy, audit and other financial information (located here)
• Library policies (located here)
• Organization chart (located here)
• IMRF Employer Cost and Participation Information

Additionally, WPLD adheres to the guidance for retaining business records set out by the Local Records Commission through the State of Illinois. A sampling of additional types and categories of records the library retains are listed below. A complete list of all WPLD document types and retention times is available upon request via email (director@warrenville.com) or in person by visiting the administration office during normal business hours. 

• Record Types & Categories Kept
• Applications to Dispose of Records
• Bank Statements, Deposits, & Cancelled Checks
• Check Stubs & Copies
• Circulation Statistics
• Contracts, Agreements, & Leases
• Department & Statistical Reports
• Financial Reports & Statements
• FOIA Requests & Denials
• Insurance Policies
• Newsletters, Brochures, & Pamphlets
• Ordinances & Resolutions
• Paid Bills & Invoices
• Maps, Plats, Surveys, & Blueprints

Procedures - Making Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests

• FOIA Officers:
  Primary: Jason Stuhlmann, Executive Director
  Secondary: Jackie Davis, Assistant to the Director
  
  
• Your Freedom of Information Act request must be submitted in writing, provide contact information, a detailed account of the documents you are requesting and whether the documents are intended for commercial use. There is no requirement under the law to respond to oral requests or to provide information other than what already exists in records.
  
  
• Requests should be addressed to FOIA Officer, Warrenville Public Library District using one of these methods:
  • Emailed to foia@warrenville.com
  • Mailed or delivered in person to: 28W751 Stafford Place, Warrenville, IL 60555
  • Faxed to: 630/393-1688
  • Using the website submission form below
• Requests for public records are fulfilled under the guidelines of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 40). Requestors will be contacted within the time allotted by law with a response to their request. At that time, the requestor will be informed of any fees associated with their request.
  
  
• Records may be inspected on-site or a copy made for the requestor. If inspected, a library employee will be present throughout the inspection.

Procedures - Library FOIA Officer Response to Requests

• Within 5 business days following the date of the request, the library will respond with information regarding access to the information, request an extension under the law or deny the request in writing. If the request is for commercial purposes, the library will respond within 21 business days.
  
  
• The library is not required to copy a public record that is published on the library’s website. The library will notify you that the public record is available online and direct you to the website where the record can be reasonably accessed.
  
  
• The charge for copies of the records will be as follows:
  • First 50 pages of black & white on legal or letter size paper will be free
  • 10 cents per additional page for black & white on legal or letter size paper after the first 50 pages
  • 25 cents per page for color or oversized copies
  • If records are provided in electronic format, the actual cost of the media used for storage will be charged

Procedures - Appealing a Denial

If your request for information is denied, or denied in part, you have the right to have your request reviewed by the Public Access Counselor (PAC) at the Office of the Illinois Attorney General.  5 ILCS 140/9.5(a).  You can file your Request for Review with the PAC by writing to: 

• Leah Bartelt, Public Access Counselor
  Office of the Illinois Attorney General
  500 South 2nd Street
  Springfield, IL 62701
  public.access@ilag.gov
  877-299-3642

 You also have the right to seek judicial review of your denial by filing a lawsuit in the State circuit court.  5 ILCS 140/11.   If you choose to file a Request for Review with the PAC, you must do so within 60 calendar days of the date of this denial letter.  5 ILCS 140/9.5(a).  Please note that you must include a copy of your original FOIA request and the denial letter when filing a Request for Review with the PAC.

Strategic Priorities

2025–2030 Strategic Plan

In 2024, the Warrenville Public Library District embarked on a strategic planning process to update the expired 2019 plan. Library staff collected new feedback and ideas through surveys and focus groups, conducting conversations with community members, local organizations, Library staff and the Board of Trustees. With the resulting input, the Library revised its vision and mission statements, reaffirmed its core services and set the following priorities and goals for the next five years:

1. Learn and Grow - Expand and promote our collections, programs and services to meet the evolving needs of our members.
   • Goal 1: Collections - Support, grow and update the library’s collections, including expanding into a larger Library of Things collection and adding video games.
   • Goal 2: Offerings - Evaluate and explore current and new programs and services to meet the community’s various needs.
   • Goal 3: Library Awareness - To maximize member knowledge, use and benefits of the library, we will promote and instruct about library collections and services.
2. Community Connections - Work towards strengthening the connections of the community to the library and to each other.
   • Goal 1: Community Engagement - Expand our outreach and engagement with segmented populations within the community to ensure everyone is receiving the benefits of library service.
   • Goal 2: Collaboration - Grow more partnerships and collaborations with local organizations and businesses.
   • Goal 3: Socialization and Connection - Create ways to bring the community together to learn and stay informed, for socialization and enjoyment or to foster connections with others.
3. Reimagining Spaces - Work towards reimagining and maximizing library space and building sustainability.
   • Goal 1: Optimize Spaces - Brainstorm and investigate potential for better use of library spaces and create more space for meeting and socializing.
   • Goal 2: Beyond the Building - Update the website and investigate ways to make physical options available 24/7 and bring the library into the community.
   • Goal 3: Sustainability - Create a facilities inventory and plan while looking into green initiatives or other improvements for affordable building sustainability.

Vision & Mission

Vision: Creating a connected and informed community that celebrates knowledge, diversity and fun.
Mission: Provide a welcoming, safe space where the community can find diverse resources for learning and discovery and be able to connect with each other through engaging spaces, programs, services and outreach.

Core Services & Values

As the Library moves forward in its work to achieve its strategic priorities and goals, it will also continue to value the following ongoing responsibilities:

• Support literacy and connect readers to books;
• Be a destination in the community with collections, activities and events that appeal to all ages;
• Be a welcoming and comfortable place with spaces for gathering, meeting and studying;
• Continuously evaluate and maintain its collections, programs and other resources;
• Embrace emerging technologies as additional ways to provide services and resources to Library users;
• Provide a continuous learning environment for Library staff that emphasizes cross-training and adaptability, as well as personal and professional development;
• Provide positive support and benefits to its staff to retain a happy and healthy staff;
• Proactively maintain its facility; and
• Continue responsible fiscal management and planning.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Additionally, in keeping with the goals of connecting with and supporting the community, the Board of Trustees approved the library's DEI statement on October 19, 2022:

Warrenville Public Library District provides equitable access to inclusive collections, programs and services of value to, reflective of and embracing our diverse community.