Advisory Board

The Library Advisory Board is comprised of five registered users of West Slope Community Library. Board members are appointed by the Washington County Board of Commissioners. All members represent the geographical area around West Slope Community Library (Raleigh Hills and West Slope).

The Board meets 6 times a year. 

Bylaws – approved 2022

Current Board Members

NAME:POSITION:STATUS:TERM:START DATE:END DATE:
Hillary OstlundWCCLS LiaisonN/AN/AN/AN/A
Kristen ThorpWSL LiaisonN/AN/AN/AN/A
Julie SolomonMember : ChairActive2Jan 18, 2022June 30, 2024
Joanne TreuhaftMember : Vice ChairActive2Jan 18, 2022June 30, 2024
Lois HaysMemberActive1March 16, 2021June 30, 2024
Kristin IngramMemberActive1March 16, 2021June 30, 2024

Purpose

What is the purpose of the West Slope Library Advisory Board?

Uphold library values while championing the library within the community. Support a welcoming space that is working on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Support a future ready library. Advise West Slope Library Director on a variety of matters.

Outcomes

What are the outcomes we hope to achieve?

Everyone feels good about their time commitment and feels valued. We reach underserved populations, focus on equity, and assist the library director in removing barriers to access. Increase relationships with the schools and teachers. We have a good rapport with each other. Timely and consistent participation. Supportive of the library team. Increased knowledge of library’s activities. Be of service and support to the library. Increase awareness of board members in and out of the library.

Process

How does the Advisory Board hope to achieve these outcomes?

Time is limited and valuable so we will commit to meeting regularly. Library director will work on sharing foundational information at each meeting to increase the understanding and knowledge of the West Slope Library. Library director will send out agenda packet and email reminders of upcoming meetings a week in advance.

Agendas and Minutes 2024

Documents posted are accessible PDFs, other formats are available upon request

Recent Meetings

Agenda and minutes from previous years can be found in the archives.