Library Advisory Board

Board Information

The Library Advisory Board meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. You may attend in person or via Zoom.

Minutes & Agendas
Establishing Ordinance: Chapter 2.20 (Title 2: Administration and Personnel). Amended on 4/21/04 by Ordinance No. 1137, 12/5/2018 by Ordinance No. 1498 and on 10/20/2021 by Ordinance No. 1561.
Governing Body: The city’s public library as established by § 2.20.010 shall be governed by the City Council. A Library Board shall be appointed to serve in an advisory role to the Council.
Type of Appointment: By City Council upon recommendation of the Board Chairperson and Council Liaison.
Number of Members: 8 members (two members must reside outside City limits) including one voting high school student (residing within the Canby School District Boundary)
Term Length: 4 years (July 1 to June 30) Two Term Limit

Keeping informed about current trends in the library services and administration;
Studying library growth and needs in the city and its vicinity:
Developing long-range plans for library service and facilities, consistent with city priorities and with state, regional and national goals pertinent to libraries;
Recommending types of library service for the city and its vicinity;
Investigating sources of funding for library service and facilities;
Participating in the annual budgetary process of the city as that process pertains to the library;
Recommending policies for the acceptance and use of gifts for library purposes;
Recommending policies and procedures conducive to efficient and effective operation of the library;
Reviewing and recommending terms for contracts and working relationships with other public agencies regarding library service;
Encouraging widespread public support and use of the library;
Submitting an annual report to the city council and the state library; and
Performing other duties as authorized by the city council.

222 NE 2nd Ave

Canby, OR 97013