Marion Public Library Seeking New Trustee

The Marion Public Library is accepting nominations to fill a vacancy on its Board of Trustees.  The new trustee will be appointed to serve a term that begins January 1, 2014.

Criteria for Trustees include:

  • commitments to the mission and goals of the Marion Public Library
  • readiness and ability to devote the necessary time and effort to duties
  • recognition of the library’s importance as a community center of information
  • active participation in community affairs
  • commitment to intellectual freedom

The Library Board will recommend an individual to the appointing authority, the Marion City Board of Education.  Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a resume to Gary Branson, Executive Director, Marion Public Library, 445 E Church Street, Marion, Ohio 43302, by November 30, 2013.

For additional information see our web site at www.marion.lib.oh.us, contact the Library Director at 740-383-9702 or a current member of the Library Board.

The Marion Public Library is a city school district library under the direction of a seven member Board of Trustees which is responsible for the Library’s finances and for the formulation of its policies.  Each member is appointed for a seven year term by the Marion City Board of Education; members may be reappointed.  One term expires each year.  Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month in the Library’s Boardroom.  Meetings are open to the public.

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