Library Board of Trustees Agenda and Packet 2025 03 13

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The Louisville Public Library Board of Trustees' primary role is advisory. The Board is advisory to Library staff in areas of strategy and policy. The Library Board also serves as an advisory body to the City Council on all issues pertaining to the operation of the Library. In addition to this role, the Library Board of Trustees' 2024 Work Plan will include the following priorities: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion In line with City Council's work plan item 2m "Equity, Diversity and Inclusion" and the Library's strategic goal to create a welcoming space by practicing active inclusivity and accessibility: The LBoT will receive training in EDI principles and practices in order to meaningfully support this initiative. The Library Board of Trustees will work with Library staff to do continuous and ongoing review of policies and practices to identify those that no longer align with EDI ideals. The members of the LBoT will attend, volunteer at, or assist with Library programming that supports the aims of the City's EDI initiatives. The LBoT will advocate for the removal of all Library fines as a way to close an equity gap. (Critical Success Factor — Quality Programs and Amenities.) The members of the Library Board of Trustees will work to attract a more diverse pool of candidates for selection by Council to serve on the Board. Economic Vitality The Library Trustees will support welcoming spaces that invite patrons from Louisville and beyond to work, study, read and play. Library Trustees will promote engaging programming that will bring community members into the Historic Downtown area, supporting the City's vision of creating a great small-town feel. Library Trustees will advocate for a program to connect small business owners with experienced mentors. Administrative Update bylaws and handbook.