Board Member Application – Northern Saguache County Library District

The records of the Library District, including this application, are public records under the Colorado Open Records Act. As a result, the completed application is available for public inspection.

Name *

Email *

Mailing Address *

Phone *

Where do you reside? This needs to be your permanent home, not a second home where you reside part-time.

Why are you interested in serving on the Library Board of Trustees? *

What strengths, skills, resources and expertise can you offer to the board and organization? *

What are some of your prior government or non-profit leadership experiences? *

What opportunities do you see for the Library District? How would you describe the reputation of the library and the board? *

How do you see yourself contributing to this board? How do you see yourself representing the library in the community? *

How do you see the library board interacting with the Library Director and the day-to-day library operations? *

In what capacity have you used the library and how would you describe your experience? (Meeting rooms, website, borrowing library materials, computer/internet, etc.) *

Can you share a recent favorite library experience? *

What is your philosophy about providing equitable and inclusive library service and meeting people where they are? Can you provide an example of what this looks like from your perspective? *

The regular board meetings are held alternately at the two branches of the Library District, once per month. Occasionally there are special meetings, which may be on a different day of the week and at a different time of day. Do you expect to be able to attend most meetings? *

Board members are expected to spend up to 10 hours a month (occasionally more) working on library projects, in addition to attending the regular monthly meetings. Are you able to work on library projects during the month in addition to attending the regular monthly meetings? *

Have you read the Pocket Handbook for Trustees and the Bylaws of the Library District Board of Trustees? Both are available on the website alongside the application, and we ask that all applicants read them before applying. *

Do you have any other questions or concerns for the Board of Trustees about this position? *

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