Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
Mission statement:
The mission of the Hinsdale Public Library is to be the community destination for literary and cultural enrichment and informational and educational support.
Hinsdale Public Library Freedom of Information Officer:
Lynn Elam, Executive Director
Hinsdale Public Library
20 E. Maple St.
Hinsdale, IL 60521
lelam@hinsdalelibrary.info
630/986-1976 ext. 204
The Freedom of Information Act is used to ensure that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government.
Unless information falls within an express statutory exemption, it must be disclosed under FOIA (5 ILCS 140/3).
Considered a public body, the Hinsdale Public Library must generally comply with a request within 5 working days after receipt of the request, or 21 day if the request is for a commercial purpose.
An extension of 5 days may be permitted under certain circumstances.
Fees and costs for supplying records may occur according to the following schedule:
- The first 50 pages of black and white, letter or legal paper are free of charge
- After the first 50 pages, the Library will charge .10 per page
- Colored copies and copies sized other than legal or letter size will be charged at the actual cost of reproduction
- Cost of electronic records, e.g., disks, diskettes, tapes, etc., will be charged at the actual cost of the recording medium
- Certified copies are $1.00
- Fees may be waived or reduced if waiver is within the public interest
Floor plan diagram of the Library
Freedom of Information Act Request Form
Number of employees: 48
Board
| Officers
Johanna Delaney (email) Jeffery A. Finlay (email) Joe LaManna (email) Nancy Weller (email) Peter DeHaan (email) Jan Letts (email) Mary Foster (email) |
Position
President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Trustee Trustee Trustee |
Term
(*11) (*11) (*13) (*13) (*13) (*13) (*11) *Year term expires |
Committees
| Finance/Personnel
Joe LaManna - Chair Mary Foster Jeffery A. Finlay |
Facilities
Jeffery A. Finlay - Chair Jan Letts Nancy Weller |
Library Policies
Johanna Delaney Peter DeHaan |
