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. 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: |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillary Ostlund | WCCLS Liaison | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Kristen Thorp | WSL Liaison | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Julie Solomon | Member : Chair | Active | 2 | Jan 18, 2022 | June 30, 2024 |
| Joanne Treuhaft | Member : Vice Chair | Active | 2 | Jan 18, 2022 | June 30, 2024 |
| Lois Hays | Member | Active | 1 | March 16, 2021 | June 30, 2024 |
| Kristin Ingram | Member | Active | 1 | March 16, 2021 | June 30, 2024 |
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.
Agendas and Minutes 2024
Documents posted are accessible PDFs, other formats are available upon request.
- January 23rd
- April 2nd
- May 21st
Recent Meetings
November 28, 2023
September 19, 2023
Agenda and minutes from previous years can be found in the archives.