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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 10-10-2023; 9 - Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board – Appointment Discussion 1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: October 10, 2023 Action Agenda Item No. 9 SUBJECT: Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board — Appointment Discussion DEPARTMENT: Board of Commissioners ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Member and Applicant Summary Sheet Clerk's Office, 919-245-2130 Applications of Applicants Membership Roster Applicant Interest List PURPOSE: To consider an appointment to the Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board. BACKGROUND: The Chapel Hill Public Library Advisory Board is responsible for recommending long-term plans, policies, and programs of library service throughout the community. It advises the Chapel Hill Mayor and Council on library matters, develops plans for library facilities, and recommends operating policies of the library. The Board of County Commissioners appoints one member to this board. The following position is presented for Board consideration: NAME POSITION TYPE OF EXPIRATION DESCRIPTION APPOINTMENT DATE TERM BOCC Orange County Partial Term 06/30/2025 Appointee Resident If the position listed above is filled, no vacancies remain. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goal is applicable to this item: • GOAL: ENABLE FULL CIVIC PARTICIPATION Ensure that Orange County residents are able to engage government through voting and volunteering by eliminating disparities in participation and barriers to participation. 2 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no Orange County Environmental Responsibility Goal impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board discuss an appointment to the Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board. 3 Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board Members and Applicants Name Member or Applicant? Gender Identity Race/Ethnic Background Age Range Township Also Serves on VACANT Logan Cason Applicant Male White 35-59 Chapel Hill Marguerite DeCarli Applicant Female White 60+ Hillsborough Samantha Kaplan Applicant iFemale lWhite 18-34 IChapel Hill Alison Smith Applicant IFemale lWhite 35-59 lHillsborough 4 Page 1 of 2 Logan Cason Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mr Logan Cason Name Called: Home Address: 5016 Whyteleafe Ct Chapel Hill NC 27514 Phone: 704-609-6192 Email: logancason1@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2021 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Male Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: We are moving to Orange County on January 29, 2021. 1 would love to volunteer to help shape the local community. We have lived in Durham for 5 years, and I am an NC native. We volunteer for the NC food bank and local educational farm frequently. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I have a background in marketing and information design, which I think would offer valuable insight for library operations and promotion. My BA in English also included plenty of focus in literature, and I once worked as a manager for a Borders Books, a big box bookstore in Raleigh. I'm currently in a marketing role for Duke Health, and I also teach college English as a part-time adjunct faculty member at Durham Tech. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board I think access to data is becoming a class issue, and the community needs to ensure all citizens can access the world remotely during challenging times like the current pandemic. In addition, my wife and I are regular library patrons, and we love this community, so I'd really value being able to help out! How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? My wife and I work from home so we know how important it is to be connected to the world right now. Plus, our new home will be further out in the rural part of the county, not in a development. Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? 5 Page 2 of 2 Logan Cason Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 12/31/2020 9:22:43 AM Date Printed: 10/2/2023 6 Page 1 of 2 Marguerite DeCarli Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Marguerite DeCarli Name Called: Home Address: 3208 Bartlett Circle Hillsborough NC 27278 Phone: 9197408033 Email: mguites@aol.com Year of OC Residence: 1989 Township of Residence: Hillsborough Zone of Residence: County Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 60+ Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I presently work full time for UNC Horizons Child Development Center and part time for the Orange County Library. In the past I served on the CCSA board and a local Preschool board. I am a member of the NAEYC. I believe libraries are an integral part of their community, a safe and inclusive environment. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I presently work part time at the Orange County Library and would like to work more closely with supporting the work libraries do each day. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board As stated earlier, libraries provide integral services in communities. Libraries have always offered books but over the years also created safe places for all. Libraries have often been the first organizations to see and meet social needs by disseminating information and meeting needs. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? For the last 14 years I have worked with families whose life struggles are very different from my own. Listening to others and actually hearing what they say has taught me so much and also made me aware of my own biases. I see this has a way to advocate for books and getting literature to all. My full time work is with very young children and building a love of books and reading is a daily goal. Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? 7 Page 2 of 2 Marguerite DeCarli Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/25/2021 12:32:20 PM Date Printed: 9/19/2023 8 Page 1 of 2 Samantha Kaplan Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Dr. Samantha Kaplan Name Called: Home Address: 205 Stable Road, Carrboro NC 27510 Phone: 7065369451 Email: samanthajkaplan@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2014 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 18-34 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: Member: Medical Library Association Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: n/a Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I hold a Master s degree and PhD in Information and Library Science. I am a research and education librarian at the Duke University Medical Center Library&Archives. I have taught graduate-level courses in library and information science. I am also an active and passionate library patron. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board: was deeply touched by the passing of Dr. Evelyn Daniel. She was a teacher, mentor, and friend of mine. Upon reading her obituary, I noticed she served on the CHPL board and resolved to try to become more involved. As a devoted patron, academic medical librarian, and Carrboro resident, I feel that I can contribute to CHPL. Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board: I have a strong understanding of health information literacy and resources, familiarity with other library perspectives, and represent a different type of patron (digital, commuter, young professional)than what people typically consider. Conflict of Interest: Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/15/2021 Date Printed: 10/27/2021 9 Page 2 of 2 Samantha Kaplan 10 Page 1 of 2 Alison Smith Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Name: Mrs. Alison Smith Name Called: Home Address: 110 Autumn Lane Chapel Hill NC 27516 Phone: 919-649-7302 Email: alisonvalentinesmith@gmail.com Year of OC Residence: 2009 Township of Residence: Chapel Hill Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill ETJ Gender Identity: Female Ethnic Background: White Age Range: 35-59 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships: I currently work at Orange County Department on Aging where I volunteered prior to employment. I am a regular visiting guest at the the EZRIDER Advisory Board and Chapel Hill Transit Partners meeting. I am currently enrolled in the Chapel Hill s Peoples Academy and learning all about local government in the Town of Chapel Hill. The academy is encouraging us to support our community through participation in advisory boards. I love the CH Library! It would be a privilege and honor to offer my support as the Orange County representative. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: I am involved in the Orange County Aging Advisory board as an employee of the Department on Aging. Boards/Commissions applied for: Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board Please explain how your background, education and experience is relevant to this board I lived on Clayton Road for 8 years and walked Pritchard Park daily to the Library. I was a vocal advocate for keeping the Library in it s current location. Please explain your reasons for wanting to serve on this board Because I love the Library and I feel it is one of Chapel Hills biggest bragging points. I am currently enrolled in CH Peoples Academy and they are encouraging members to seek out advisory boards we would be passionate about serving. How would your particpation on this board contribute to the diversity of viewpoints? I could contribute a variety of perspectives to the board. I have worked in the field of aging for 7 years and know how important the library is to our seniors. The Senior Shuttle has a regular stop at the Seymour Center and Library. I regular encourage seniors to travel between the two. I have a daughter that has attended the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools and I ve witnessed what a gift the teen rooms have been for students to gather and study(especially ones that would have gone home to an empty house). I am a participant of the Chapel Hill Library and 11 Page 2 of 2 Alison Smith enjoy checking out books to read regularly. Do you have any personal or business interest(s) that could create a conflict of interest (either real or perceived) if you are appointed to this board? Boards/Commissions appointments: Other Comments: This application was current on: 3/25/2021 11:52:50 AM Date Printed: 10/2/2023 12 Board and Commission Members And Vacant Positions Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board Meeting Times: 5:30 pm Second Monday in Feb,May,Sep,&Nov Contact Person:Brenton Hodge Meeting Place: Chapel Hill Public Library Meeting Room C Contact Phone: 919-969-5055 Positions: 1 Length:4 years Terms: 2 Description: The Library Board of Trustees is responsible for recommending long-term plans,policies,and programs of library service throughout the community. It advises the Mayor and Council on library matters,develops plans for library facilities,and recommends operating policies of the library. The Trustees are also responsible for the monitoring of non-budgeted gifts and donations received by the library. VACANT 1 First Appointed: Gender Identity: Township: Current Appointment: Ethnic Background: Residency Req: Expiration: 06/30/2025 Age Range: Special Repr: Orange County Resident B.O.C.C.Appoi Number of Terms: Monday,October 2,2023 Page 1 13 Applicant Interest Listing by Board Name and by Applicant Name Contact Person: Brenton Hodge Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board Contact Phone: 919-969-5055 Mr. Logan Cason Gender Identity: Male Date Applied: 04/05/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Marguerite DeCarli Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 03/25/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Hillsborough Age Range: 60+ Zone of Residence: County Also Serves On: Dr. Samantha Kaplan Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 10/27/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 18-34 Zone of Residence: Carrboro City Limits Also Serves On: Mrs. Alison Smith Gender Identity: Female Date Applied: 03/25/2021 Ethnic Background: White Township: Chapel Hill Age Range: 35-59 Zone of Residence: Chapel Hill ETJ Also Serves On: Monday,October 2,2023 Page 1 of 1