Marge Skold: Candidate Profile

Note: Answers provided have not been edited for grammar, misspellings or typos. In some instances, candidate claims that could not be immediately verified have been omitted. Jump to:BioKey IssuesQA Bio City: West DundeeWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Dundee Township libraryAge: 66Family: two children, two grand-children, and multiple granddogs and cats.Occupation: Retired executive from Harper CollegeEducation: BA, MA, Ph.D. Higher EducationCivic involvement: RotaryDundee Library TrusteeElected offices held: Incumbant Library TrusteeHave you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NOCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 Library Service to the west part of the districtKey Issue 2 Improving technology access to the libraryKey Issue 3 Strong libraries are a sign of a solid civilized community.Questions Answers Why are you running for this office, whether for re-election or election the first time? Is there a particular issue that motivates you, and if so, what is it?To volunteer to give to the community educational services of the libraryIf you are an incumbent, describe your main contributions. Tell us of important initiatives you've led. If you are a non-incumbent, tell us what contributions you would make.Improved interior library services areas and renovationsolid budgeting and sound policiesDo you have a library card? How long have you had it? How often do you use it?Yes as long as I have lived in Dundee used monthly or moreSpace is usually an issue at libraries. If that's the case at your library, would your solution be to expand the physical plant or make room by doing away with parts of the collection that technology has made less critical? Explain.We can reduce the use of paper in some areas where the internet provides more current information that is not needed for historical reference.What impact have economic and technological changes had on libraries? How does a library remain relevant? How should its role in the community change?Libraries need to continue to serve as the life-long learning area of the community. All ages can find services to suit their needs. Economic changes have reduced our ability to expand the physical plant but technology through the internet has allowed us to expand our services by partnering with other libraries in the state for books and materials. The basic role of suporting literacy in the citizenry should not change.