Connecting people with resources to foster literacy, equity and community in a safe, comfortable space.
Library Board & Policies
About the Board
The Board is composed of nine members who are appointed by the mayor of Austin and approved by the city council. The board meets on the second Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the library.
Board Members:
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Melissa Bonorden, Chair
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Stephanie Postma, Vice Chair
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Nitaya Jandragholica, Treasurer/Finance Chair
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Jodi Krueger, Recording Secretary
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Jwokamer Debock
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Sue Grove (SELCO Representative for Austin-Mower County)
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Edward Hinchcliffe
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Shannon Lysne
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Alex Mayfield
Non-Voting Members:
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Joyce Poshusta (Austin City Council Liaison)
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Jeff Baldus (Mower County Board of Commissioners Liaison)
SELCO Board Representative for Austin-Mower County: Rose McCarthy
Prioritized Roles
The Austin Public Library’s roles, in order of importance, are: lifelong learning, information literacy with an emphasis on technology, and current topics and titles. These roles are met while maintaining the library’s role as a “commons” and preserving its current environment. (Adopted June 2006)
Board Agendas & Minutes
January 2022
February 2022
March 2021
April 2021
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Minutes
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No Meeting
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May 2021
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June 2021
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July 2021
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August 2021
No Meeting
September 2021
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October 2021
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November 2021
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December 2021
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Bulletin Board
Outside Solicitation
SJB In-House Use
Computer & Internet Use
Board Policies
Distribution
Data Privacy
Rules of Conduct
Computer Access
Exam Proctoring
Gifts
Conduct
Library Board
Job Description
Meeting Rooms
Art & Non-Collection
Materials
Fines & Fees
Library Bill of Rights
Programming
Materials Selection
SJB Out-of-Library Use