Is becoming a public library trustee right for you? YES! - Be part of a vibrant and innovative service in the community, the Wayne County Public Library
The Wayne County Public Library is an important part of the community.The library is open to everyone, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, or creed, without question, suspicion, or apprehension in search of enlightenment, entertainment, insight, and inspiration.
- Make a contribution to your community
Being a library Trustee shows you care about your community.You have a desire to give something back to it regardless of NOT being paid.
- Make a powerful difference in the community
Use your unique combination of experience and skills to help guide the library in making your County a better place to live.
- Represent your part of the community and have its voice heard
The library’s seven Trustees are a vital link to the community for the library.Being a Trustee assures those living in your part of the community are served by the library.
- Develop new skills and gain valuable experience
Work with a dedicated team to face challenges and develop the best ways to solve them.Hone your leadership and people skills through Board service.
- Work with a dedicated team and make friends with people who share an interest with you
Join a team of committed people who share your devotion to the library and the community.
- Celebrate the successes you and others have helped to bring about at the library that will benefit your community
Working together with others to overcome challenges will give you a sense of community pride, fulfillment, comradeship, and team spirit.
- Have fun!
The library is a fun place to be and offers many chances to become involved in its activities to everyone.
Is becoming a public library trustee right for you? YES! - Be part of a vibrant and innovative service in the community, the Wayne County Public Library
The Wayne County Public Library is an important part of the community.The library is open to everyone, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, or creed, without question, suspicion, or apprehension in search of enlightenment, entertainment, insight, and inspiration.
- Make a contribution to your community
Being a library Trustee shows you care about your community.You have a desire to give something back to it regardless of NOT being paid.
- Make a powerful difference in the community
Use your unique combination of experience and skills to help guide the library in making your County a better place to live.
- Represent your part of the community and have its voice heard
The library’s seven Trustees are a vital link to the community for the library.Being a Trustee assures those living in your part of the community are served by the library.
- Develop new skills and gain valuable experience
Work with a dedicated team to face challenges and develop the best ways to solve them.Hone your leadership and people skills through Board service.
- Work with a dedicated team and make friends with people who share an interest with you
Join a team of committed people who share your devotion to the library and the community.
- Celebrate the successes you and others have helped to bring about at the library that will benefit your community
Working together with others to overcome challenges will give you a sense of community pride, fulfillment, comradeship, and team spirit.
- Have fun!
The library is a fun place to be and offers many chances to become involved in its activities to everyone.
New Board Member Application [Click here to download a printable board member application.]
The completed form must be delivered to the County Commissioner’s Office at: Wayne County Commissioners
Wayne County Administration Building
428 West Liberty Street
Wooster, OH 44691 All applications must be received at the Commissioner's Office by November 15th. New Board Member Application [Click here to download a printable board member application.]
The completed form must be delivered to the County Commissioner’s Office at: Wayne County Commissioners
Wayne County Administration Building
428 West Liberty Street
Wooster, OH 44691 All applications must be received at the Commissioner's Office by November 15th.
Sample Questions for Trustee Candidates
- How frequently do you use the resources of the Wayne County Public Library?
- Why are you interested in serving on the Board?
- Are you related or otherwise closely associated with anyone now employed by the Wayne County Public Library or anyone on the Library Board of Trustees?
- What special skills, talents, interests, educational background or experiences qualify you to serve on the Library Board of Trustees?
- If chosen to serve on the Board of Trustees, what would you want to accomplish during your term of office?
- Describe your view of the Wayne County Public Library's role in the community.
- Have you served on other public/non-profit boards?
- How frequently do you use the resources of the Wayne County Public Library?
- Why are you interested in serving on the Board?
- Are you related or otherwise closely associated with anyone now employed by the Wayne County Public Library or anyone on the Library Board of Trustees?
- What special skills, talents, interests, educational background or experiences qualify you to serve on the Library Board of Trustees?
- If chosen to serve on the Board of Trustees, what would you want to accomplish during your term of office?
- Describe your view of the Wayne County Public Library's role in the community.
- Have you served on other public/non-profit boards?
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What are the qualifications needed to become a Public Library Trustee? A love of the community Imagination, an open mind, eagerness, initiative, good will, and a respect for the opinions of others A willingness and curiosity to learn and grow as an individual and as part of a team Interest in how the library can best meet the community’s needs An ability to attend monthly committee and board meetings each lasting about 1-2 hours A willingness to oversee the general overall operations of the library A recognition of the diverse needs of the community A recognition of the library's importance as a center of the community for information, culture, recreation, and continuing education An ability to communicate effectively with fellow Trustees, the staff, and the community Support the mission and goals of the library Promote the library’s programs and services in the community Be an advocate for the library with leaders in the community, state, and nation A qualified elector of the county Interested? If you would like to learn more about becoming a member of the library Board of Trustees, contact the Wayne County Public Library’s Director, Jimmie Epling, today at 330.262.0986 or jepling@wcpl.info. What are the qualifications needed to become a Public Library Trustee? A love of the community Imagination, an open mind, eagerness, initiative, good will, and a respect for the opinions of others A willingness and curiosity to learn and grow as an individual and as part of a team Interest in how the library can best meet the community’s needs An ability to attend monthly committee and board meetings each lasting about 1-2 hours A willingness to oversee the general overall operations of the library A recognition of the diverse needs of the community A recognition of the library's importance as a center of the community for information, culture, recreation, and continuing education An ability to communicate effectively with fellow Trustees, the staff, and the community Support the mission and goals of the library Promote the library’s programs and services in the community Be an advocate for the library with leaders in the community, state, and nation A qualified elector of the county Interested? If you would like to learn more about becoming a member of the library Board of Trustees, contact the Wayne County Public Library’s Director, Jimmie Epling, today at 330.262.0986 or jepling@wcpl.info. Wayne County Public Library in 2010 - The library offers a variety of resources, programs, and services to over 102,000 Wayne County residents through seven public library buildings, two mobile branches, and a homebound delivery service
- The library is a countywide system supported by the Ohio Public LibraryFund (56%), a local 1 mil levy (40%), and other sources (4%)
- An appointed seven member Board of Trustees oversees the operation and management of the library
- Over 682,000 people visited the library
- There were 52,100 registered library users: 51.10% of the population
- More than 1.86 million items circulated for a total of 18.25 items per capita
- The library’s locations collectively hold over 325,400 books, 29,000 DVD/VCs, 46,000 audio books and CDs, 34,000 e-books for a total of 4.26 items per capita
- The library offered over 2,000 programs that were attended by over 42,300 people
- The library received over $5.01 million in operating revenue and spent over $4.45 million in expenditures
- The average cost per item circulated was $2.39.
- The library employs over 100 part-time and full-time staff, has over 120 volunteers, and a Friends of the Library group at each location
Source:
2010 Ohio Public Library Statistics
Wayne County Public Library wcpl.info Wayne County Public Library in 2010 - The library offers a variety of resources, programs, and services to over 102,000 Wayne County residents through seven public library buildings, two mobile branches, and a homebound delivery service
- The library is a countywide system supported by the Ohio Public LibraryFund (56%), a local 1 mil levy (40%), and other sources (4%)
- An appointed seven member Board of Trustees oversees the operation and management of the library
- Over 682,000 people visited the library
- There were 52,100 registered library users: 51.10% of the population
- More than 1.86 million items circulated for a total of 18.25 items per capita
- The library’s locations collectively hold over 325,400 books, 29,000 DVD/VCs, 46,000 audio books and CDs, 34,000 e-books for a total of 4.26 items per capita
- The library offered over 2,000 programs that were attended by over 42,300 people
- The library received over $5.01 million in operating revenue and spent over $4.45 million in expenditures
- The average cost per item circulated was $2.39.
- The library employs over 100 part-time and full-time staff, has over 120 volunteers, and a Friends of the Library group at each location
Source:
2010 Ohio Public Library Statistics
Wayne County Public Library wcpl.info |