Del Norte County Library District

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Del Norte County Library District

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    • Home
    • Our Catalog
    • Services & Programs
    • About Us
      • Our Mission
      • Newsletters
      • Policies
      • Board of Trustees
      • Board Bylaws
      • Board Meetings
    • Get Involved
    • Resources
    • Contact Us
    • Career Online High School
    • Friends of the Library
    • DN Library Foundation
    • Del Norte Reads
    • Online Learning

  • Home
  • Our Catalog
  • Services & Programs
  • About Us
    • Our Mission
    • Newsletters
    • Policies
    • Board of Trustees
    • Board Bylaws
    • Board Meetings
  • Get Involved
  • Resources
  • Contact Us
  • Career Online High School
  • Friends of the Library
  • DN Library Foundation
  • Del Norte Reads
  • Online Learning

Board of Trustees

Members

Marie Jondal (2024) mjondal@delnortecountylibrary.org

Andrew Napier (2025) andrewn@delnortecountylibrary.org

Jamie Daugherty(2025) jamie@delnortecountylibrary.org

Meaghan McGlasson (2025) Meaghan@delnortecountylibrary.org


If you would like to contact a board member please call the library at (707) 464-9793 or mail any correspondence to the Del Norte County Library, 190 Price Mall, Crescent City, CA  95531. 


Governance

The five-member Board of Trustees governs the Del Norte County Library District.  Board members are elected to four-year terms under the terms of the California Election Code. Although members are elected at-large, geographic representation within the county-wide service area is welcomed.  During general elections, candidacy may be declared with the Del Norte County Registrar of Voters.


The DNCL Board of Trustees sets policy for library services throughout the District guided by the DNCL Mission Statement.  The Board also hires and holds accountable the DNCL Library Manager.  Phyllis Goodeill is the Library Manager.  Feel free to contact her directly at pgoodeill@delnortecountylibrary.org.


Public Meeting Policy

Enabling legislation provides for election, powers and duties of trustees, reporting on revenues and disbursements and other matters (California Education Code Sec.19400 et seq.).  The Library Board follows the rules of the Brown Act, California Statement of Economic Interests Disclosure, and the State of California Special Districts Financial Reports including an annual audit.

Board opening

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

The Del Norte County Library District is currently seeking a board member who is committed to serving the community through open and equal access to cultural, intellectual, and informational resources. A board member’s primary responsibility is to set the budget and vote on policies to align with our mission, vision, and values. 

Board Member Responsibilities: 

  • Make the commitment to work and lead with determination, integrity, and purpose
  • Regularly prepares for and attend required board meetings 
  • Provide leadership for all strategies and fund developments of the organization
  • Regularly assessing the board and its function
  • Maintain objectivity 
  • Participate in an honest evaluation of one’s own performance and that of the other board members
  • Advocates for and maintains relationships with the community, financial supporters and other organizations
  • Act and make decisions in the best interest of the Library and avoid conflicts of interest

Desired Skills and Experiences: More than one of these requirements is preferred:

  • Previously (or currently) serving on a board or executive leadership role in corporate, nonprofit or government sector (Strategic Planning, Management)
  • Leadership or involvement in community, school organizations, community outreach (Public Advocacy)
  • Expertise in philanthropy, fundraising and/or marketing
  • Expertise in board governance
  • Passion and skill set for general education and/or literacy
  • Expertise in accounting with familiarity in non-profit financial management
  • Expertise in law with familiarity in non-profit legality and contracts

Interested candidates, please submit a letter of interest and resume to pgoodeill@delnortecountylibrary.org. Deadline for applications open till filled.

APPLICATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB DESCRIPTION

  

DEL NORTE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT
BOARD MEMBER APPLICATION

Application for Trustee

Responsibilities: The board of library trustees shall make and enforce all rules, regulations, and bylaws necessary for the administration, government, and protection of the library  under its management, and all property belonging to the Del Norte County Library District. California Education Code § 19460

Trustee term of office is from the last Friday in November following election for four years.

In the event of a trustee resigning, the Trustees will recommend to the Board of Supervisors a person to serve the remaining term of the trustee who resigned. The Board of Supervisors appoints the replacement trustee. 

The appointment is for a term expiring in _____________.

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

City, Zip: ___________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________________________________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________________

Please attach to this application, (a) separate sheet(s) of paper, providing the following information:

  1. What is your past and current involvement with the Del Norte County Library District such as volunteering or utilizing?
  2. Why do you want to be a trustee?
  3. What is your experience in managing and serving as a governing board member of an organization?
  4. What is your experience in raising funds for an organization?
  5. What is your involvement in our community such as volunteering and/or active membership?
  6. What services do you think the Library should provide?
  7. What other comments do you have about being a trustee?

Return to Trustees, Del Norte County Library District, 190 Price Mall, Crescent City, CA 95531.

Applications due:



Del Norte County Library District

190 Price Mall, Crescent City, California 95531, United States

707-464-9793

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