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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 29, 2007
Contact:
, Austin Public Library, (512) 974-7528
Fax: (512) 974-7442
Recruitment Bulletin for Austin's Lay Representative
and
Advisory Council Member for the Central Texas Library System
The Austin Public Library is seeking an interested citizen to serve as the Austin appointee to the Central Texas Library System (CTLS) Advisory Council. This voluntary, non-paying position will participate in formulation of System policy and offer advice to the CTLS Coordinator regarding System matters and operations.
This position is appointed by the Austin City Council on the advice and recommendation of the Library Commission and the Library Director. Service on the CTLS Advisory Council requires attendance at up to five meetings per year, including 2 overnight retreats at locations around central Texas. All meetings are held during the regular work week hours Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Travel expenses are reimbursed for out-of-city travel required to fulfill the duties of an Advisory Council member.
Qualifications for candidates include an interest in and support for public libraries in general and knowledge of public library customers’ needs in particular. The successful candidate will engage in advocacy for public libraries at the local, regional, and state levels. Activities include representing the CTLS membership at regional and state meetings, meeting with librarians and citizens to promote library services, and attendance at membership forums. Ability to attend occasional meetings and overnight retreats is a must.
How to Apply: Contact Brenda Branch, Director of Libraries for Austin Public Library at (512) 974-7444 or email at brenda.branch@ci.austin.tx.us
About CTLS
The Central Texas Library System is one of ten library systems in the State of Texas formed by the Library Systems Act passed by the Texas Legislature in the 1970s. CTLS serves a 30-county area which currently has 69 member libraries. Most of the libraries in the system serve small communities (population under 10,000). CTLS serves as a support mechanism for these library systems.
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