Gene LeFave: 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: AntiochWebsite: Candidate did not respond.Office sought: Antioch libraryAge: 60Family: Married, two children.Occupation: Vice President, Tek Data Systems.Education: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Univ of Ill.Civic involvement: PML Theatre, Wilmot Ski Patrol.Elected 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 want to help to maintain the high quality and variety of services that are available to our patrons.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.I've been involved with library technology for over 20 years. I've been pleased to be able to make a small contribution as our library adapts to and makes available the latest innovations to our patrons.Do you have a library card? How long have you had it? How often do you use it?I've been a library patron since moving to Antioch in 1988. It's a rare week that doesn't see me at the libary.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.As a board member I hope to continue to assure that when we need to expand the facility we have the money and credit available. I have always encouraged policies that welcome new technology like digital books, and online access not just to solve space issues, but to make a wide range of digital materials available.What impact have economic and technological changes had on libraries? How does a library remain relevant? How should its role in the community change?I can't speak for other communities, but in Antioch we listen to any and all of our patrons and use their comments to plan our future.