The Orcas Island Public Library is seeking a new trustee to begin serving January 1, 2011. The length of the term is five years. The board is configured of five members who have the charge and honor of planning the direction of the library services, making sure that policy comply with laws, and overseeing the library’s expenditure of funds.
Serving on the library board requires a passion and talent for team work along with a belief in the culture and tradition of public libraries.
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.
Our library, tucked away on a knoll on Rose Street flourishes due to the dedication of our librarians and staff, volunteers, Friends of Orcas Island Library and the island philanthropists who embrace the ethos of public knowledge and culture.
If you are interested in serving as a library trustee, please contact Maureen See, at the San Juan County Council office in Friday Harbor. 360-378-2898.
