Advisory Board
Join the West Slope Library Advisory Board
The West Slope Library is recruiting for new members to fill 2 vacancies on our Library Advisory Board. The Board volunteers give community insight and advice to the Director on a variety of matters with a shared goal of creating a welcoming space for all to receive excellent library services. Meetings are currently online and open to the public.
If you have questions about the positions please email [email protected].
About the West Slope Library Advisory Board
The Library Advisory Board is comprised of five registered users of West Slope Community Library. Board members are appointed by the Washington County Board of Commissioners for a term of 3 years. All members represent the geographical area around West Slope Community Library (Raleigh Hills and West Slope).
The Board meets 6 times a year.
Current Board Members
| NAME: | POSITION: | STATUS: | TERM: | START DATE: | END DATE: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Tattersall | WCCLS Representative | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Kristen Thorp | WSL Representative | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Erin Sullivan | Member : Chair | Active | 2 | July 01, 2018 | June 30, 2021 |
| Julie Solomon | Member | Active | 1 | July 01, 2018 | June 30, 2021 |
| Joanne Treuhaft | Member | Active | 1 | July 01, 2018 | June 30, 2021 |
Purpose
What is the purpose of the West Slope Library Advisory Board?
Uphold library values while championing the library within the community. Support a welcoming space that is working on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Support a future ready library. Advise West Slope Library Director on a variety of matters.
Outcomes
What are the outcomes we hope to achieve?
Everyone feels good about their time commitment and feels valued. We reach underserved populations, focus on equity, and assist the library director in removing barriers to access. Increase relationships with the schools and teachers. We have a good rapport with each other. Timely and consistent participation. Supportive of the library team. Increased knowledge of library’s activities. Be of service and support to the library. Increase awareness of board members in and out of the library.
Process
How does the Advisory Board hope to achieve these outcomes?
Time is limited and valuable so we will commit to meeting regularly. Library director will work on sharing foundational information at each meeting to increase the understanding and knowledge of the West Slope Library. Library director will send out agenda packet and email reminders of upcoming meetings a week in advance.
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