Library Commission

Members

Name Email
Phone
Term expires
Kim Crockett n/a n/a April 30, 2026
Michael Herrick  Email Michael Herrick  n/a April 30, 2028 
Carol Orton - Chair 
Email Carol Orton n/a April 30, 2027
David Pollack  Email David Pollack n/a April 30, 2025 
Scott Shafer  Email Scott Shafer n/a April 30, 2028
 Brian Westcott Email Brian Westcott  n/a April 30, 2026
Jennifer Wise - Vice Chair
Email Jennifer Wise
n/a April 30, 2027

 

Roles and responsibilities

The Library Commission is charged primarily with advising the City Council on matters related to the maintenance and operation of the City's libraries and library systems.

Commission priorities

  • The scope and degree of library activities
  • Maintenance and protection of City libraries
  • Evaluation and improvement of library service
  • Acquisition of library materials
  • Coordination with other library systems and long range planning
  • Literacy and English as a second language (ESL) programs

Meetings, agendas, minutes and videos

Library Commission meetings are generally held on the 3rd Monday of the month and begin at 6:30 p.m. All meeting dates and times are subject to change. View the 2024 Library Commission meeting schedule(PDF, 115KB) .

The city website provides meeting agendas, minutes and videos for public review. For regular meetings, agendas will be posted no later than 72 hours in advance; agendas for special meetings will be posted no later than 24 hours in advance. Meeting minutes are available following approval. Videos are typically posted within 24 hours after the meeting.

City Council liaison

Staff liaison

Nick Szegda
Assistant Library and Community Services Director
Email

650-330-2506