Danette Matyas: 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: NilesWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Niles libraryAge: 56Family: Two children and one grandchildOccupation: Credit Analyst at Alberto Culver Company in Melrose Park, IL for 30 yearsEducation: Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, DePaul University, 2006Civic involvement: Candidate did not respond.Elected offices held: Candidate did not respond.Have you ever been arrested for or convicted of a crime? If yes, please explain: NoCandidate's Key Issues Key Issue 1 To explore that the opportunities in technology are being used to the fullest extent for the benefit of the patrons.Key Issue 2 To create a forum that encourages residents to present ideas and concerns of the library.Key Issue 3 To be sure that any new ideas or changes are kept within the budget guidelinesQuestions 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?My children are grown which allows me time to be more involved in the community. When I went back to college I spent many hours in the library studying and utilizing all the resources they had to offer whether it was books, video's and/or computers. I found that the library can be a financial benefit to families in today's economic times; a patron can check out DVD's, cd's, books on tape, video games etc. at no charge. This office is something I would like to be a part of.If 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.Candidate did not respond.Do you have a library card? How long have you had it? How often do you use it?I have had a Niles library card for many years as I was raised in Niles. As mentioned, when I was in school the library was like my second home, now I go to the library periodically to read in a relaxed, quiet setting. I take my grand daughter to the library and use the childrens section.Space 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.The library trustee's do not micro manage. It is the director's decision if changes are needed. The recommended changes are then brought to the board to be taken under advisement.What impact have economic and technological changes had on libraries? How does a library remain relevant? How should its role in the community change?The library provides programs and hand on services that are not on the computer. The computer can provide alot of information but books are still necessary. There are senior's that come to the library for computer assistance to look up something of interest or because they do not have one at home. In regard to changes within the community, this is the reason I would like to create a forum for suggestions on any changes or additions the patrons would like to see.