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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..

January 28, 2025, 5:15pm
Main Library

February 25, 2025, 5:15pm
Main Library

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Staff liaison

Eric Ikenouye
Library Director
541-917-7589
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Members

NameAppointedByExpiresFull Term*
Robert Brown   VC7/12/2017Ward 1-a6/30/2025 2nd
Scott Kniefel  10/9/2024Ward 3-a6/30/2025
Jaci Eiquihua  2/22/2023Ward 3-b6/30/2026
Steve Borst   C11/9/2016Ward 2-a6/30/2027 2nd
Linda Hart  6/26/2023Mayor6/30/2027 1st
VacantAPPLYWard 2-b6/30/2028
Amy Roberts  6/26/2024Ward 1-b6/30/2028 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 Review 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.

Meeting materials

 
S=Summary, M=Approved Minutes
DateAHM*A/V
December 10, 2024    
October 22, 2024  
September 24, 2024   
August 27, 2024  
July 23, 2024  
May 28, 2024  
April 23, 2024   
March 26, 2024   
February 27, 2024  
January 23, 2024  
*Minutes are posted when they are approved by the body at a subsequent meeting.

Public Meetings Law Grievances

OAR 199-050-0070 requires us to publish contact information for submitting a grievance alleging violation of the Oregon public meetings laws. Written grievances may be submitted by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.; by mail to: Albany City Clerk, City Hall, 333 Broadalbin Street, Albany, Oregon 97321; or by coming to City Hall during regular business hours.

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Member & Staff Manual

This manual is intended to function as both a guideline and a governing framework for the City’s standing and ad hoc advisory groups.

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Member Training

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