Library Commission seeks applicants

ROSEBURG, OR – The City of Roseburg is accepting applications from people interested in serving on the City Council’s Library Commission.

Applicants must live within Roseburg city limits or within the city’s Urban Growth Boundary.

The commission has a vacancy after Commissioner Laura Harvey resigned because she’s moving. The resignation was accepted by the City Council at its Monday, July 26, meeting.

The Library Commission meets at 4 p.m. on the third Tuesdays of each month. Serving in an advisory capacity, the group considers efficient, effective library operations; reviews current trends and library-related technology; develops and recommends long-range plans for library services; reviews terms and conditions for contracts and working relationships with private and public agencies; assists with annual reports; and advocates for the library budget, events and programs.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, August 13. Application forms can be downloaded from the City’s website, obtained by emailing info@cityofroseburg.org, or picked up in person from the City Administration Office, Roseburg City Hall, 900 S.E. Douglas Ave. in Roseburg, OR 97470. Applications can be mailed in or emailed to info@cityofroseburg.org.

For more information, call 541-492-6866.