Trustee candidate questionnaire – Bethlehem Public Library

Each year, we like to feature our board candidates in the library’s weekly Spotlight column, on our website, and in a candidate booklet produced in-house. To be included, please provide biographical information below and answer any or all of the questions on the form bellow

This year, we will be hosting a virtual Meet the Candidates night on Wednesday, May 4, at 6pm.

Because the time between the petition deadline and the budget vote is short, please submit your questionnaire responses no later than April 26, or we may be unable to include them in our candidate publicity.

1. Biographical information

Name (required)

Address

Number of years you have resided in the town (required)

Telephone (work)

Telephone (home)

e-mail address

Occupation

Community service/volunteer work

Other details you would like to share

2. Type answers to any of the following questions. Please limit your answers to 50 words per question (longer answers may be edited as needed):

Experience and goals

What do you consider your most meaningful career accomplishment?

What skills do you bring to your tenure on the board?

What are your goals as a library board member?

Views about libraries

How does a public library best serve its community?

What are the most important issues facing public libraries today?

How are public libraries changing? How can a library board expedite these changes?

How have libraries influenced your life?

Views about this library

What do you like best about Bethlehem Public Library

What is your vision for the future of this library?

Please provide a photo of yourself, if you have one.