Kelly Mallozzi: 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:BioQA Bio City: BloomingdaleWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Bloomingdale Library Board (4-year Terms)Age: 43Family: Married, twin 3 year olds, expecting another set of twins in early AprilOccupation: Sales and marketing Consultant and Stay at Home MomEducation: BA - Political Science, The University of Michigan Ann ArborCivic involvement: VP Programming Double Blessings Mother if Twins ClubElected offices held: Candidate did not respond.Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: Candidate did not respond.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?I am passionate about books and literacyIf 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 special contributions you could make.Candidate did not respond.Do you have a library card? How long have you had it? How often do you use it?YES! 5 years ....WeeklySpace 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 have done that already at our library by reducing the reference collection that is offered electronically and keeping a close eye on circulation and patron requests to make sure we are offering what is relevant and highly in demandWhat impact have economic and technological changes had on libraries? How does a library remain relevant? How should its role in the community change?E Books and online availability of databases have made it possible for patrons to use many of our services from home, which is great. We will continue to increase our ebook offerings and educate patrons on their options and services that we provide. The challenge is the we want patrons to continue to come into the library, so we are adding great programming options for all ages.