Transcript Strathcona County Library Board You’re interested in becoming a member of the Strathcona County Library Board? Great! Read on to learn all about the.

Strathcona County
Library Board
You’re interested in becoming a member
of the Strathcona County Library Board?
Great!
Read on to learn all about the composition
of the Board, the general and specific
expectations, and how to become a member.
What are the general expectations of a Library
Board member?
 Be a member in good standing of the library
 Accept an appointment to a 3-year term, with
the possibility of up to three 3-year terms
 Be prepared to contribute your ideas, your time
and your expertise
What’s the commitment?
 Meeting Commitments
o One 2-hour board meeting once a month except for
during the summer (July and August)
o Committee meetings – choose one of three
committees to serve on; they meet from three to six
times a year each
o Preparation at home for the meetings (reading and
preparing opinions for the meetings)
 Social Function Commitments
o Attendance at advocacy and library events as your
skills and time allow
o E.g. Library volunteer lunch, Chamber of Commerce
lunches, speaking engagements, staff development
day, meetings with MLA’s, garden tour, etc.
 Workshop and Learning Commitments
o Attend one Saturday workshop each year
o Attend one orientation workshop in your first year
o Attend a two day conference during your first term
What is the typical time commitment?
 It depends on the level of your involvement and your
commitment
 You may start with only 5 hours a month
 If you become avidly involved, it can become up to 20
hours a month
What would a typical month of activities look
like?
 Pick up a Board meeting package at the Library and review it
prior to the meeting
 Attend the Board meeting
 Attend two committee meetings
 Attend a breakfast or luncheon (Chamber of Commerce,
Rotarian, Library) or other event
… so the average is around 3 meetings per month, plus 1
volunteer function, plus home preparation time
What are the committees?
 Policy
 Advocacy
 Executive (this consists of the Chair, Vice-Chair and
Secretary-Treasurer, who are elected annually by
the Board)
Other Organizations that Board members liaise with:
• Metro Edmonton Libraries Federation
• Friends of the Library
• Culture and Heritage
What about financial implications?
 Board members are remunerated $25 for each board
and internal committee meeting
 You may donate this fee to the library or not – it is up to
you
 Attendance at library fundraising events can be
complementary for work done on organizing those
events
Please remember…
 You do not need to be a member of the Board to attend Board
meetings – all are welcome! Come and see what it’s like
without committing yourself.
 Ask lots of questions – we are interested in your input.
 Check the library website to find out when the next Board
meeting will occur (one Monday evening a month)– we hope
to see you!
Would you like to be a member of our Board?
 Here’s the process:
 In October, write a letter of application to Strathcona
County
 Interview with two County councilors, a County staff
administrator, and the Chair of our Library Board
 If you are successful, you will receive an
appointment letter from the County
Our Mission
Strathcona County Library encourages literacy and lifelong
learning, fosters community connections, and offers programs
and services that inform, engage, and entertain.
Our Vision
Strathcona County Library, the heart of the community, inspires
literacy, learning, and creativity.
Come be part of it!