Board of Library Trustees
Members
- Aaron Slater, President
- Paul Schwab, Vice President
- Jane Eickhoff, Secretary
- Maureen Walsh David, Treasurer
- Mike Netzer
- Anne West
- Yara Cheikh
About the Board
Baltimore County Public Library is governed by a seven-member administrative board appointed by the County Executive. The Board operates under Laws of Maryland Related to Public Libraries. The Board has the legal authority to see that the library system is well managed and operates in accordance with the laws as well as policies established by the board itself.
Trustees are appointed for a five-year term and may be reappointed for an additional five-year term.
Contact
Baltimore County Public Library Administrative Offices
320 York Road
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 410-887-6100
Fax: 410-887-6103
Board Meetings
2019 Meetings
| Date and Time | Location | Agenda and Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 15, 8 a.m. | Board Room, Administrative Offices | |
| February 19, 8:30 a.m. | Woodlawn Branch | |
| March 19, 8:30 a.m. | Wilson Room, Towson Branch | |
| April 16, 8:30 a.m. | Board Room, Administrative Offices | |
| May 21, 8:30 a.m. | Wilson Room, Towson Branch | |
| June 18, 8:30 a.m. | Wilson Room, Towson Branch | |
| July 16, 8:30 a.m. | Wilson Room, Towson Branch | |
| September 17, 8:30 a.m. | Wilson Room, Towson Branch |
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2018 Meetings
| Date and Time | Location | Agenda and Minutes |
|---|---|---|
| January 16, 7 p.m. | Board Room, Towson Branch | |
| February 27, 7 p.m.—Note: Date change | Loch Raven Branch | |
| March 20, 7 p.m.—Canceled | Wilson Room, Towson Branch | |
| April 17, 7 p.m. | Rosedale Branch | |
| May 15, 7 p.m. | Wilson Room, Towson Branch | |
| June 19, 7 p.m. | Wilson Room, Towson Branch | |
| July 16, 7 p.m.—Canceled | Wilson Room, Towson Branch | |
| August—No public meeting | ||
| September 18, 8 a.m.—Note: Time change | Wilson Room, Towson Branch | |
| October 18, 8 a.m.—Note: Time and date change | Wilson Room, Towson Branch | |
| November 20, 7 p.m. | Catonsville Branch | |
| December 18, 8 a.m. Note: Time and location change | Board Room, Administrative Offices |
Join Us
Are you interested in serving the Baltimore County community as a member of the Board of Library Trustees? While vacancies are infrequent, applications for new trustees are welcome.
Qualifications
Candidates for library trustee positions must be residents of Baltimore County and representative of the area the library serves. They must also have:
- Demonstrated interest in the library
- Readiness to devote time and effort to attending board meetings and willingness to participate in trustee activities
- Ability to plan creatively and to carry out plans effectively
- Ability to analyze efficiency of business procedures and to be part of the accountability process to the public
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work well as a member of a team
How to Apply
Download and complete an application form (PDF). Completed forms should be sent to:
Baltimore County Public Library
Attention: Library Director
320 York Road
Towson, Maryland 21204
Selection Process
All applications will be reviewed by the Board of Library Trustees, and those applicants having the most appropriate qualifications will be interviewed by the board. Upon completion of interviews, the name or names of those applicants considered most highly qualified will be sent to the County Executive who will make the final appointment.
Upon appointment, the member will be required to file a financial statement with the Baltimore County Ethics Commission. In the selection process, the board tries to represent the broad demographic makeup of Baltimore County.