About the board
The Library Board advises City Council on all matters pertaining to the operation, maintenance, activities, and facilities of both libraries. The board also recommends policies on library services, including resolution of questions dealing with intellectual freedom challenges, to council and administers special trusts established for the library.
Upcoming meetings
The Library Board usually meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:15 p.m..
October 24, 2023, 5:15pm
Main Library
November 28, 2023, 5:15pm
Main Library
Staff liaison
Eric Ikenouye
Library Director
541-917-7589
eric.ikenouye@cityofalbany.net
Members
| Name | Appointed | By | Expires | Term* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Roberts | 1/23/2019 | Ward 1-b | 6/30/2024 | 1st |
| Amanda Blaisdell | 8/12/2020 | Ward 2-b | 6/30/2024 | 1st |
| Robert Brown VC | 7/12/2017 | Ward 1-a | 6/30/2025 | 2nd |
| Karen Messer | 10/26/2022 | Ward 3-a | 6/30/2025 | — |
| Jaci Eiquihua | 2/22/2023 | Ward 3-b | 6/30/2026 | — |
| Steve Borst C | 11/9/2016 | Ward 2-a | 6/30/2027 | 2nd |
| Linda Hart | 6/26/2023 | Mayor | 6/30/2027 | 1st |
C = Chair; VC = Vice Chair
Membership information
Founding document(s): ORS 357.465, AMC 2.50
Number of members: 7
Term of office: 4 years.
(Appointments within six months of position start date are considered full term.)
Membership requirements: Appointments begin July 1.
No person shall hold appointment as a member for more than two full consecutive terms, but any person may be appointed again to the board after an interval of one year.
No person shall serve simultaneously on the Budget Committee, Library Board, Parks & Recreation Commission, or Planning Commission.
Principal place of residence within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Albany. (Res 6797)
Each council member shall have one counterpart with nominations ratified by the Council.
