The Lincoln Carnegie Library is governed by a Library
Board of Trustees appointed by the Mayor of the City of Lincoln and
approved by the City Council. The Board consists of eight members
who act cooperatively to oversee Library operations, finances, polices, and
continuing development of the library. Board members serve
four-year terms and must reside within city limits.
Library Board
meetings are held on the second Wednesday of every
month at 5:15 pm at
the library. You are invited to attend.
Library Board Members:
Taylor Lebien, President
Jill King, Vice-President
Kelly Boyd, Treasurer
Lara Keever, Secretary
April Coover
Kae Hayworth
Carlene Friesen
Travis Schwerdtfager, City Mayor
Responsibilities of
the Board of Trustees include:
- selecting and hiring a qualified Library Director
- ensuring that the Library has funds and a budget
- developing (with the Library Director) written policies, long and short range plans, and wage classifications
- knowing local, state, and federal laws that pertain to libraries
- attending monthly board meetings and other events
