The Library Advisory Board is an advisory body made up of community members impacted by Multnomah County Library services and resources. This group is charged with advising the library on policies and its annual budget, and also serves as the library’s Community Budget Advisory Committee (CBAC).
Library Advisory Board Membership
The Library Advisory Board strives to recruit members from across the county representing diverse lived experiences and different types of library users. When a vacancy opens up, current members recruit and vote to recommend new members to the Library District Board, who approve new member appointments. Library Advisory Board bylaws stipulate a 17-member board, including at least two youth members between the ages of 13-17. Youth members serve one two-year term, and other members may serve up to two four-year terms.
Application information
Thank you for your interest in applying for the Library Advisory Board. We are currently recruiting to fill several open positions. Applications are due by midnight on April 9, 2023. New members will begin their terms in July 2023.
Library Advisory Board members meet monthly, and are also expected to serve on at least one committee (committees are determined annually, and meet separately outside of monthly board meetings).
To apply, please fill out an online application or download and fill out a PDF application (which can be submitted via email to libraryadvisoryboard@multcolib.org or via mail to Library Director's Office, 919 NE 19th Ave, Suite 250, Portland, OR 97232).
Multnomah County employees are not eligible to serve on the Library Advisory Board.
Current Board Members
- Lizzie Martinez, Co-Chair
- Clare Wilkinson, Co-Chair
- Hazel Burke
- Cassandra Duprey
- Rob Edmiston
- Kathleen Fleming
- David Jarvis
- Megan Parrott
- Mabel Reed
Meetings
Library Advisory Board meetings are currently held virtually. Meeting dates and times will be published below as they are determined. Meetings are open to the public and information on how to join is linked in each meeting agenda.
If you wish to submit written comments to the Library Advisory Board, please send an email to libraryadvisoryboard@multco.us and include your name, the corresponding meeting date, comment topic, and your comments (all four fields are required for public comment). Please note that comments are public record.
Note: If you have a disability and need accommodations to participate in meetings, please call 503.988.5123 or 711. Please give 48 hours notice to allow us to better serve you.
Agendas & Minutes: 2023
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Virtual Meeting via Google Meet — see agenda for details
Agenda | Minutes
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Virtual Meeting via Google Meet — see agenda for details
Agenda | Minutes
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
5:00 pm - 6:30 pmVirtual Meeting via Google Meet — see agenda for details
Agenda
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Virtual Meeting via Google Meet — details to come
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Virtual Meeting via Google Meet — details to come
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Virtual Meeting via Google Meet — details to come
Past schedules: 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012
