— from Rachel Newcombe —
The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new trustee to begin serving Jan. 1, 2015. The length of the term is five years. The board is composed of five members who have the charge of planning the direction of the library services, making sure those policies comply with laws, and overseeing the library’s expenditure of funds. Additionally, the trustees have the exciting task of working together on the Orcas Island Library Building Expansion Project: Books and Beyond
Serving on the library board requires a passion and talent for teamwork, along with a belief in the culture and tradition of public libraries. We are interested in attracting individuals who enjoying learning with and from each other. New trustees bring new ideas and new ideas will bring continuing inspiration and energy to Orcas’s top-notch library board.
As the trustees’ handbook states, “Throughout our nation’s history, the public library has offered free and equal access to the collected knowledge, information, and history of our culture.” Serving as a trustee for the Orcas Public Library enables an individual to contribute to an institution that is available for everyone.
If you are interested in serving as a library trustee, contact Phil Heikkinen, Director 376-4985 and he will guide you through the application process.
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