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Call us at 630/887-8760
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We are located at 401 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL 60561
Administration
Jamie Bukovac
Library Director
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630/887-0674
Laura Birmingham
Assistant Director
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630/884-8010
Department Heads
Tony Lucarelli
Head of Adult Services
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630/884-8031
Debbie Sheehan
Head of Circulation Services
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630/884-8027
Natalie Williams
Head of Kids & Teens Services
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630/884-8028
Ann Stovall
Head of Technology & Technical Services
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630/884-8007
Administration
Administration Services
630/887-0945
The Administration staff is the backbone of IPPL. We work mostly behind the scenes supporting all library functions. In this department, staff work with the library trustees, direct all library services and lead our staff in keeping the library exceptional and relevant to the community. Staff manage the library’s finances, provide human resource services and staff development, order supplies, maintain library records, and ensure the indoor and outdoor spaces of the library are welcoming, safe, and well cared for. Staff also market and promote library services including our newsletter and enews, create promotional graphics,assist with development and maintenance of the website, develop special events, and liaison with our many volunteers.
Contact Information:
Jamie Bukovac
Library Director
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Laura Birmingham
Assistant Director
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Adult Services
Adult Services
630/887-0637
At the Ask Us Desk we can help you find a book, suggest a good movie, or give assistance on finding anything from a phone number to information on drug interactions. Our monthly how-to programs, lectures and discussion groups are designed for people of all tastes and ages from late teens on up, as are our collections of books, movies, audiobooks, magazines and music. If you need help learning how to download a book or movie to your eReader or tablet, we can help you with that too.
Contact Information:
Tony Lucarelli
Head of Adult Services
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Shirley J.
Assistant Head of Adult Services
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Jennifer A.
Assistant Head of Adult Services
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Circulation Services
Circulation Services
630/887-8760 ext 222
As the staff of the Circulation Services Department (AKA – The Checkout and Card Services Desk), we get to interact with most people who come into the library! Our jobs include checking out, checking in, and issuing library cards. We also offer Passport Acceptance, Notary Services and sell stamps and Darien vehicle stickers. We are committed to providing our residents with excellent customer service and enjoy helping them have the best experience possible when visiting the library. We love our jobs and the opportunity it gives us to work in such a great community! We can’t wait to see you at our desk!
Contact Information:
Debbie Sheehan
Head of Circulation Services
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Nancy H.
Senior Circulation Services Supervisor
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Kids & Teens Services
Kids & Teens Services
630/887-0718
In the Kids & Teens department, our hard work often looks like play - probably because of the all of the colorful illustrations and cool robots. Every day we get to create new services for young people from birth all the way through high school. We present storytimes and coordinate educational and entertaining events that inspire families to learn and play. Our collaboration with schools and other community partners develops new opportunities for kids and teens to grow and get involved. We provide hands-on STEM and maker activities. Our VolunTeen program offers work experiences and training for teens. We want to make every day matter by providing access to books, tools, and technologies that young minds need in order to grow and succeed.
Contact Information:
Natalie Williams
Head of Kids & Teens Services
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Jack S.
Assistant Head of Kids & Teens Services
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Technology Services
Technology Services
630/887-0829
We're responsible for implementing and maintaining the library's technological infrastructure. (Trust us, it's a lot more exciting than it sounds) We're also here to help you with your needs. In our Technology Center you'll find computers, printers, scanners, iPads, and a friendly staff member should you need any assistance. Want to read ebooks and magazines on your smart phone or tablet? Bring in your device and we'll get you set up. Our digital media equipment can help you create videos, edit pictures, record music, and more. We also offer a range of technology classes for more in-depth learning.
Want to take something home? We lend a wide range of devices and gadgets. Got an idea for something we should get? This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and we'll do our best to provide it.
Contact Information:
Ann Stovall
Head of Technology Services
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T.J. S.
Assistant Head of Technology Services
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Technical Services
Technical Services
630/887-8760 ext 255
We're responsible for maintaining the library's collections and updating the SWAN library catalog. The staff are behind the scenes ordering, processing, entering, and repairing materials so they can be checked out. Anywhere between 800 to 1500 items are processed or repaired each month.
How does an item get added to the collection?
- A purchase order is placed
- Item records are added to the library catalog (SWAN)
- Boxes of materials are received and unpacked
- Items are then assigned a spine label, so you can find it in the library
- Each item is processed (repackaged, labels added, taped and more)
- A bar-code is added and the item record is updated so that the item can circulate
Ann Stovall
Head of Technical Services
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