The Phoenixville Public Library Wants You

It's job that book lovers and lovers of learning will love.

It's also a chance to help one of Phoenixville's great public resources and support schools at the same time.

The Phoenixville Public Library is looking for three new Library Trustees to take office in October.

Here's the job description and application information as it was sent to Patch on Wednesday:

The Phoenixville Public Library currently seeks three (3) Trustees anticipated to be seated on its Board of Trustees beginning October 2013.  As a Trustee, the successful applicants will be responsible for oversight of the library, serving on a board of nine (9).  

The terms of two (2) of the three (3) successful applicants shall be for three (3) years, with the term of the third successful applicant being nine (9) months.  

As Trustees, the successful applicants are expected to act in the best interest of the Phoenixville Public Library, in promotion of and in furtherance of the Library’s Mission, which is to provide access to information and services that address the educational, cultural, and recreational needs of the community the library serves.  

Successful applicants are expected to familiarize themselves with the Bylaws, policies, and operations of the library.  Further information about the Phoenixville Public Library can be found on its website at www.phoenixvillelibrary.org.  

Prior non-profit experience is preferred but not required; past experience with non-profit accounting, banking, and/or law is favored but also not required.  Board committee involvement is expected of the successful applicants.  Monthly meeting attendance of approximately 2.5 hours per meeting is also expected. 

Applications are due on or before August 2, 2013.  Invited applicants will be expected to interview jointly with the Board of Library Trustees and Board of School Directors of the Phoenixville Area School District during the evening of August 22, 2013.  Appointments to the Library Board shall be made by the Board of School Directors thereafter.  

Applications should be sent to both of the following:

 Dr. Alan Fegley, PASD Superintendent

386 City Line Avenue

Phoenixville, PA 19460

fegleya@pasd.k12.pa.us

 and

Lara Lorenzi, Executive Director

Phoenixville Public Library

183 2nd Avenue  

Phoenixville, PA 19460

llorenzi@ccls.org

Applications should include a letter addressed to Ms. Lorenzi and Dr. Fegley explaining why the applicant wishes to be a Library Trustee and summarizing the applicant's qualifications and experience.  Resumes and references are optional but encouraged.