What is the Public Library Advisory Board?
The Library Advisory Board is established by City ordinance. The Board serves to provide citizen input and advise library management. In addition, the Board makes policy recommendation and library development recommendations to the City Council. The Board consists of nine members appointed by the City Council. Board members serve a term of four years, and can serve for two consecutive terms. The Library Director serves as Secretary for Board meetings. To review the board's bylaws, link here: BYLAWS
When does Public Library Advisory Board meet?
Monthly Board Meetings are held at the Salem Public Library on the second Wednesday of each month, except July and December. These meetings are open to the public and anyone can attend. The agenda and minutes are available at the Reference Desk.
When is the next meeting?
April 10, 2013 5:30 pm, Heritage Room, Central Library, 585 Liberty St. SE
Who is on the Board?
| Name |
Appointed |
Term Expires |
| Sally Cook |
06/2012 |
06/30/2016 |
| John Gear |
04/2012 |
06/30/2014 |
| Kendra Mingo |
12/2012 |
06/30/2014 |
| Carol Mitchell, Vice Chair |
06/11/2012 |
06/30/2016 |
| Carole Orloff |
06/2012 |
06/30/2016 |
| Mark Schwier, Chair |
05/2006 |
06/30/2015 |
| Anna Sikel |
07/2011 |
06/30/2015 |
| Nicholas Wood, Foundation Liaison |
11/2011 |
06/30/2015 |
| William Ziegler |
12/2010 |
06/30/2013 |
How can I contact the Board?
For more information about the Board, contact Library Administration at (503) 588-6071 or email library@cityofsalem.net.
Board Minutes are available online here