LIBRARY BOARD

About the Library Board

The Library Board, which is created in accordance with Utah State Statute 9-7-403, consists of nine Board Members who establish policy, oversee staff, and act as an advisory board to the Mayor and the Municipal Council.

Qualifications of Library Board Members:

• Interest in libraries, books, reading, information
• Generally, a cross section of the city is desired
• A nice diversity of business, education, homemakers, etc. is appreciated on the board
• Board members should be thoughtful, articulate, and level headed
• People who like to read are always welcome

Duties and Responsibilities of the Library Board

• To employ a competent and qualified library director
• To determine the purpose of the library, and to adopt written policies to govern the operation and program of the library
• To determine the program and needs of the library in relation to the community and to keep abreast of standards and library trends
• To secure adequate funds to carry on the library program
• To establish, support and participate in a planned public relations program
• To assist in the preparation of the annual budget and approve the final document
• To know local and state laws and to actively support library legislation in the state and nation
• To establish library policies dealing with book and materials selection
• To attend all board meetings and see that accurate records are kept on file at the library
• To attend regional, state, and national trustee meetings and workshops, and to affiliate with appropriate professional organizations
• To be aware of the services of the State Library
• To report regularly to the governing officials and the general public

Board Members are appointed for a three year term and may be reappointed to serve a second consecutive three year term. Nominate yourself or someone else to serve on the Provo City Library Board by filling out the online application.

Library Board Members:

Jenny Spadafora (Chair)
Term Expires 6/30/25

Alyssa Hansen (Vice-Chair)
Term Expires 6/30/25

Cindy Gagon
Term Expires 6/30/25

Jennifer Bruton
Term Expires 6/30/26

Allyson Condie
Term Expires 6/30/26

Megen Pectol
Term Expires 6/30/26

Richard Bowler
Term Expires 6/30/27

City Council Liaison
Rachel Whipple

Library Board Agendas and Minutes