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Magrath Public Library Board Position
January 24, 2022
The Magrath Public Library (“the Library”) is an organization that participates in the Chinook Arch Regional Library System network offering library services, collections, access to technology and programs to citizens of every age, ability, ethnocultural group and socio-economic status.
Town residents hold the Library in high regard as a welcoming neighbor and focal point in the community. It supports young families and children and those with physical or economic barriers. It contributes to community vitality by enriching children’s imaginations, promoting literacy, fostering reading, supporting the development of a well-educated and competitive workforce, providing the information resources that help make local businesses profitable, and helping citizens relax with the latest bestsellers. The Library also provides new technology and access to digital content aimed at supporting the evolving needs of its members.
On behalf of the Library, we are currently engaged in recruiting for one (1) Board position. The Magrath Public Library Board (“the Board”) is responsible for the vision of the organization and evaluation of its performance. It has the authority for full management and control of the Library and assumes with that authority, the duty to develop policies related to its framework, governance, and operations. The Board employs the Head Librarian and other library staff, who in turn implements the policies and manages the daily operations of the Library. The Head Librarian is accountable to the Board. The staff who implement Library operations are accountable to the Head Librarian.
Board Members have the possibility of reappointment for two terms up to three years. As volunteers, Board Members commit to attending bi-monthly meetings and other Board-related activities, including preparation for and participation in Board Committee meetings and participation in Library and community events.
The Magrath Public Library seeks to develop a Board whose members possess a keen passion for the Library and the role it plays in empowering community by connecting the citizens of Magrath to ideas, experiences, inspiration and insight. Board members are sought who demonstrate diversity of culture and community, experiences, perspectives, information, connections and skills to best carry out its governance, planning, stewardship, and advocacy functions. Previous board experience in the public or not-for-profit sector (in either an operational or governance capacity) is desirable but not required. Having strong community connections will also be of value in the role. Candidates must also be a resident of the Town of Magrath or surrounding areas in Cardston County.
If you are interested in joining the Magrath Public Library Board, kindly forward a cover letter relating the requirements of the foregoing position description to your background to the Town of Magrath (info@magrath.ca) or by bringing it to the Town Hall.
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6 North 1 St West, Box 520
Magrath, Alberta
T0K 1J0
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Magrath, Alberta
T0K 1J0
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