WESTPORT, CT – The Westport Library Board and Westport’s Representative Town Meeting are seeking candidates to fill vacancies on the Library Board of Trustees.
The trustee position presents an opportunity for civic-minded individuals to make a significant impact and contribute to the continued success of The Westport Library. Trustees are instrumental in guiding the Library's mission and ensuring that the Library remains a vital resource for the community.
Trustee responsibilities include:
- Acting as an ambassador and advocate for The Westport Library, promoting its mission, vision, and strategic initiatives.
- Collaborating closely with the Library’s executive director, supporting fundraising efforts, policies, and strategic priorities.
- Engaging in stewardship activities, including budgetary oversight, fiscal responsibility, and financial alignment with fundraising goals.
- Participating in hiring and evaluating the executive director.
- Regularly attending and contributing constructively to board meetings and discussions.
- Serving on committees as assigned by the board president.
- Representing the Library at community events.
- Ensuring the efficient and productive operation of the Library.
- Staying informed about Library issues and relevant laws.
To apply to be a Library trustee, candidates must be residents of the Town of Westport as of June 30, 2024.
Additional qualifications are a track record in fundraising and connections within the community, knowledge of public funding, and service on other boards. Skills in management, planning, marketing, finance, and law are valued.
Trustee appointments typically span four years, commencing on July 1, 2025. Interested candidates should email a resume and letter of interest to Sally Presutto at spresutto@westportlibrary.org no later than March 28, 2025. Applicants are encouraged to review the Library’s strategic vision and visit the Library’s website for more information about the role of the Board of Trustees.
Candidate Posting: https://westportlibrary.org/job-opportunity/join-the-westport-library-board-of-trustees/
About The Westport Library
Founded in 1886, built in 1908, and transformed in 2019, The Westport Library is one of the most active and innovative public libraries in the nation, devoted to enriching the intellectual and creative lives of the community. Among its many highlights are a full collection of books for children, teens, and adults; an engaging and colorful Children’s Library; a MakerSpace; a Library of Things; a Seed Library; a robust café and store; and professional art installations that rotate throughout the year. The Westport Library is also home to Verso Studios, replete with an SSL hybrid analog sound studio and broadcast control suite featuring a state-of-the-art console and six robotic cameras, and the Trefz Forum, an open, flexible space that can accommodate up to 600 patrons and features an 18-foot video wall, 35-foot stage, state-of-the-art sound, and theatrical lighting. Situated in the heart of downtown Westport overlooking the scenic Saugatuck River, The Westport Library annually hosts StoryFest, the largest literary festival in Connecticut, and VersoFest, its multi-day music and media festival. Above all, the Library strives to serve the whole community as a vibrant gathering spot where people of all ages come to seek information, gain knowledge, exchange ideas, and share experiences. For more information, visit westportlibrary.org.