Library Board Application :: Greenfield Public Library

Library Board of Trustees Application

The Greenfield Public Library Board is a 7-member governing board made up of Greenfield residents and Adair County residents. Terms on the board are four years, unless fulfilling the rest of a term. Qualifications include a commitment to provide quality library service for the community, and readiness to devote time and effort to the duties of trusteeship. Responsibilities include attending and participating in monthly board meetings, establishing policies and long-term goals for the library, initiating and overseeing the budget process, promoting and advocating for the library in the community, and hiring and evaluating the library director.

For more information on the role of library trustees, view the State Library of Iowa Trustee Handbook here: https://www.statelibraryofiowa.gov/index.php/libraries/training-consulting/boards.

If you are interested in serving on the Library Board, please complete the form below and return it to the Library Director at dclayton@greenfield.lib.ia.us or at 202 S 1st Street, Greenfield, IA 50849. This expression of interest will make your name available for consideration when there is a vacancy on the Board. Thank you for your interest in the library.

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Please state your reason for volunteering to serve on the library board. Required

Briefly describe your volunteer and/or board experience in the last 5 years. Required

Briefly describe your skills and experience relevant to this position. Required