Board of Trustees
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The board members act as liaisons between the community and the library and local governmental authorities. Our board members serve three-year terms. The Library Board of Trustees is charged with the following duties:
- To secure the services of a well-trained librarian and staff
- To determine and establish rules, regulations and policies for the efficient operation of the library
- To promote efficient library service; To establish and support a planned program for public relations
- To focus public attention on services and facilities available as well as library needs
- To secure adequate funds to support the programs of the library
Trustees
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George Neely Deane
Savage |
Robert Emmer Caitlin Casey |
Public Library Trustee Position Description
Trustees are accountable to the taxpayers, Lodi City Council, and the people served by the Library.
Responsibilities
- Establish policies and long-term goals for the library,
- oversees the general operation of the library,
- initiates and oversees the budget process,
- promotes and advocates for the library in the community; and
- hires and evaluates the library director.
Expectations
- Attends all board meetings and participates appropriately
- Prepares for board meetings by reading board minutes and other materials sent out before the board meeting Serves on committees as assigned by the board president Lends expertise and leadership to the board for the good of the library
- Establishes library policies and reviews them on an annual basis, updating as needed Strives for adequate funding levels for library operations and maintains a clear picture of the library's financial situation
- Advises in budget preparation Represents the library at local budget hearings Regularly reviews financial reports of current income and expenses
- Becomes informed about the services offered by the library and promotes these services in the community
- Establishes an ongoing public relations program
- Cooperates in the creation and presentation of an annual report to the governing body and the public
- Encourages ongoing strategic planning Employs a competent library director who is responsible for the daily operation of the library Regularly evaluates the performance of the library director, taking action if appropriate
- Adheres to the Ralph M. Brown Act regarding meetings of public boards, commissions and councils, etc. (California Government Code Title 5, Division 2, Part I, Chapter 9, Section 54950-54962)
- Supports basic library tenants such as Intellectual Freedom, Freedom to Read, Confidentiality of Patron Records, Library Bill of Rights and the Public's Right to Information Becomes a ware of local, state and federal library laws and issues, taking action when appropriate
- Participates in Library Legislative Day Contacts local and state elected official as needed
- Abides by majority decisions reached by the Board and publicly supports these decisions
- Follows the established chain of command for effecting change, working through the director
Keeps up with current library trends and practices through:
- Reading the literature
- Attending professional meetings
- Visiting other libraries
- Talking to trustees from other libraries
Qualifications:
- Must be a registered voter in San Joaquin County Commitment to provide the best possible library service for the community
- An abiding interest in the library and the community
- Knowledge of the political climate of the community
- Support for local state, and national library organizations, joining those deemed most appropriate
- Readiness to devote time and effort to the duties of trusteeship
- Ability to work with people, lead meetings, and communicate effectively
If you wish to serve on the Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees,
please contact the
City Clerk's Office
at
209‑333‑6702.