Mission

The mission of the Library Advisory Committee is to advise library staff on the operation of the county’s public libraries.

Roles & Responsibilities 

Goal 1: Represent and respond to current library system needs and issues and identify emerging trends, challenges, opportunities and needs.

Strategies:

• Provide feedback on proposed new policies or revisions to existing policies.
• Work with the Library Director as needed to advocate for library funding needs.
• Work with the Library Director to obtain or collect data to identify current needs and emerging trends.

Goal 2: Promote usage of the library services and programs by all residents.

Strategies:

• Identify barriers usage of the libraries and effective ways to address the barriers.
        Focus Area: Reaching those who are not internet connected or not documented residents.
• Identify and use communications strategies to reach diverse populations.
        Focus Area: Presentations and other outreach to churches, nonprofits, agencies, book clubs, etc.
• Enhance library facilities to be as inviting and visible as possible.
       Focus Area: Signage, plantings, outdoor art, sitting areas, etc.

Membership & Terms

The following are the current members of the Library Advisory Committee. The Board of Commissioner District they live in is noted, along with their original appointment date, and termination date.

• Chair, Margaret Goldston, At Large Member
  • June 2022, February 2029
• Lauren Franklin, District 2
  • September 2024, February 2028 
• Leslie Ocampo, District 5
  • June 2022, February 2029
• Lisa Padgett, District 3
  • June 2022, February 2027
• Ashley Tittemore, District 1
  • March 2025, February 2028
• Pierre Wertheimer , At Large Member
  • September 2025, February 2027
• Vacancy, District 4

Chatham County welcomes residents who wish to contribute to their community by serving on on one of our volunteer boards or committees.  Learn more by applying.

Get Information

Visit the Meeting page for details about upcoming and past  meetings. To receive email notices about meetings and work for this committee, sign up for e-notification.

Christy Bondy, Library Director
christy.bondy@chathamlibraries.org
919-545-8081