Library Advisory Board

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About

The Library Advisory Board (LAB) advises and makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors (BOS) and the Director of Library Services concerning policies and procedures for the operation of the Placer County Library System. The LAB also studies and reviews plans and programs for the long-term development of Placer County Library, and advocates in support of building strong communities and connecting people for a better future.

Agendas and Minutes

Agendas are available prior to meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
View Current and Archived Agendas and Minutes.

View 2023 Calendar and Meeting Logistics

Calendar

Date Time Location
February 15, 2023 10:00 AM Zoom Webinar
May 17, 2023 6:30 PM Zoom Webinar
September 20, 2023 10:00 AM Zoom Webinar

Members

Seat Name Represents Appointed By Term Expires
1 Vacant District 1 BOS  
2 Vacant District 2 BOS  
3 Michelle Sutherland District 3 BOS 12/31/2024
4 Donja Marie Garvey District 4 BOS 12/31/2024
5 Heidi Johnson (Chair) District 5 BOS 12/31/2024
6 Jo Ann Cobb (Vice-Chair) District 5
N. Tahoe
 BOS 12/31/2024
7 Jane Hamilton City of Auburn City of Auburn 5/30/2026

 American Library Association Policies Adopted by the LAB

  1. ALA - Library Bill of Rights
  2. ALA - Libraries An American Value
  3. ALA - Freedom to Read
  4. ALA - Freedom to View
  5. ALA - Resolution on Filtering

Placer County Code                                                                  County code can be found here. (Select Administration > Library Advisory Board).

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Compensation

Members shall receive no compensation for their services; however, any member traveling on official business for the LAB shall be reimbursed for his actual and necessary traveling expense.

Composition

Comprised of 8 members serving 4 year terms to coincide with the Supervisors' terms. 

  • 6 members are appointed by the Board of Supervisors (1 each Supervisorial area and 1 Tahoe area).
  • 2 members are appointed by the Auburn City Council.

Conflict of Interest

  • No

Meetings

  • A regular meeting schedule will be set by the board based on business need plus such additional meetings as may be called by the chairperson of the board, with a minimum of two meetings per year.