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Marshall Public Library Board of Trustees
Perhaps no place in any community is so totally democratic as the town library.
The only entrance requirement is interest.
--Lady Bird Johnson, Former First Lady
Meetings
- 1st Wednesdays at 4:00 pm
- Board Room of Marshall Public Library
- Open to the public
Agendas & Minutes
View the most recent agenda and minutes. Agendas are available prior to the meetings; minutes are available following approval.
Trustees
The Board of Trustees was established by the City Commission on December 11, 1969 for the purpose of assisting the city staff and promoting usage and development of the Marshall Public Library. The City Council appoints members to this board at its December meeting. View a Roster of the Board of Trustees (PDF) dating back to 1970.
- Darlene Dotson, Chair (2nd term)
Expires December 2024 - Jerry Hancock, Secretary (1st term)
Expires December 2023 - Jenny Kerr, Vice Chair (2nd term)
Expires December 2024 - Lacee Lovely Lawson (1st term)
Expires December 2023 - Vivian Lewis (1st term)
Expires December 2024 - Vacancy
- Vacancy
Staff Liaison: Terri Nalls, Library Director
Guidelines
The Board of Trustees acts as an advisory board and follows these guidelines:
- Library Board of Trustees By-Laws (PDF) (last revised and adopted by the City Commission June 12, 2003)
- Ordinance Regarding Attendance Requirements (PDF) (adopted by the City Commission June 23, 2005)
- Resolution of Appointments (PDF) (adopted by the City Commission May 11, 2006)
- Public Library Advisory Board Handbook (published by Texas State Library and Archives Commission © 2012)
Policies
The policies of Marshall Public Library are approved by both the Board of Trustees and the City Commission.
- Circulation Policy (PDF) contains information about library card applications, check-out limits, overdue fines, replacement costs for damaged materials, and interlibrary loans.
- Collection Development Policy (PDF) outlines the criteria used for the selection of materials, the responsibility for collection development and maintenance, and the process for reconsideration of materials.
- Internet Use Policy (PDF) is a resource that guides the library in its service of providing public access to information beyond the confines of its own collection.
Quarterly Reports
Highlights of current library programs and events as well as progress on the 2021-2025 Strategic Plan goals are shared with the Board of Trustees, City Council, and County Commissioners.
- View the most recent Quarterly Report (PDF)
- To access previous reports, visit the Quarterly Report Archive (PDF)