Trustees

If you need to reach a board member leave a message with the library staff.

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Board Meetings

Where:
The "New - Tax Office" Meeting Room in the Municipal Building.


When:
6:30 PM - 2nd Monday of the month

Meetings are open to the public.

2012 Meeting Dates:

January 9	July 9
February 13	August 13
March 12	September 10
April 9	October 8
May 14	November 12
June 11	December 10

The Board of Trustees By-Laws - Amended 2011

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What does the Board do?

A handbook for Public Library Trustees is a good place to start to learn more about the role of a board member.

In Scott Township our Library Board is composed of 7 appointed members.

Board Members are interested in the future direction of the library. The Library Board is responsible for setting the mission, vision, and strategic plan for the library.

They play a key role in advocating for the library.

Members of the Board conduct the evaluation of the director.

Board members learn more about ACLA and the eiNetwork, both of which support the Scott Library.

They have the final say in the financial matters of the library.

Trustees help hone the policies of the library. Policy topics cover a wide range:

• Unattended children,


• Collection development,


• Reconsideration of Library Materials,


• Confidentiality of Library Records, and


• Problem patron behavior.

If any of these appeal to you then perhaps you might consider becoming a Trustee for the library.

Make a difference—become involved!!

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Interested in becoming a Board Member?

1. You could be our new board member!
   
   • Are you interested in the library and its future?
   
   
   • You must be a resident of Scott Township or live in an adjacent community which does not have a library.
   
   
   
2. Time Frame:
   • The term is for three (3) years.
   
   
   • The meetings are usually the 2rd Monday of each month at the Township's Municipal Building.
   
   
   
3. Your application should include a cover letter & resume stating your:
   
   • Interest in the position,
   
   
   • Background, and
   
   
   • Qualifications to serve.
   
   
   
4. The review process:
   
   • Submit application to the board. (Send your information to the Director who will give it to the board.)
   
   
   • Applications will be reviewed by the Nominating & Board Development Committee.
   
   
   • Recommendations are made to the Scott Township Board of Commissioners.
     
     
   • The Commissioners approve the nomination and then you are on the board!
   
   
   
   If you are interested in serving please send a letter of application to:
   
   Janet Forton, Director
   Scott Township Library
   301 Lindsay Road
   Scott Township, PA 15106
   

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