Library Board of Trustees
Appointed By: City Manager
Length of term: 5 consecutive years. Shall not exceed two full consecutive terms (RCW 27.12.025).
Meetings: 1st Monday of each month from 4 p.m. at the Library’s Board Room.
Duties:
Represents the library both to the people of Longview and to the governing officials. It is the trustee’s obligation to:
- see that funds obtained are utilized to promote good library service
- promote the best possible use of all library resources in the area
- improve the existing library and extend library service to those not previously served
What they accomplish:
A much-needed elevator replacement project was completed in 2006. The Library continues to develop new programs such as a cooperative Summer Reading program with the other Cowlitz County public libraries and access to technology including the Internet. The Library explores and expands access to information in new formats such as DVDs and electronic databases while actively advocating for reading and literacy. Since 2001, the Library has made strong efforts to preserve the local history collection of books, articles and photographs located in the Longview Room. Continuing to provide strong library services to its citizens is an ongoing goal of the Library Board of Trustees.
Current Board Members:
- Skip Dunlap (Term Expires 1/11)
- Lois Huffman (Term Expires 1/10)
- Deena Martisen (Term Expires 1/08)
- Trudy Kennedy (Term Expires 1/12)
- Joann Workman (Term Expires 1/09)
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