Are you passionate about libraries and looking for a meaningful way to serve your community? Consider becoming a member of the Library Board of Trustees! This is a volunteer position. Trustees must advocate for public libraries, reside in Robertson County, and attend monthly meetings, which are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6 PM in the library's community room.

There are two seats available for a four-year term on the Robertson County Public Library Board of Trustees, beginning July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2030.

To apply, you can print the application form linked below and email it to jwhalenrcpl@gmail.com or drop it off at the Robertson County Public Library. Alternatively, you can fill out the online application form below.

 

Procedure for filling a Library Board vacancy [KRS 173.490]:

1. For each vacancy, the Board selects two [2] names of individuals committed to the provision of library service. 

2. The names are submitted to the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives.

3. The State Librarian and Commissioner approve the names and send the recommendations to the local county Judge Executive. 

4. The County Judge Executive, with approval of the Fiscal Court, appoints one of the two provided names. 

5. The Newly appointed trustee takes the oath of Office before the County Judge Executive or another judicial officer. 

Board terms and compensation [KRS 173.490]:

1. Except for the initial establishment or filing of unexpired terms, a trustee may serve for two [2] consecutive terms [four years each after which they shall not succeed themselves for at least one [1] year.

2. Members of the board shall not receive compensation for their services but shall be reimbursed for their actual expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. 

Board meeting and attendance [KRS 173.490]:

1. The board shall meet on a regularly scheduled basis once each month.

2. Absence of a trustee from four regular meetings of the board during one year of the trustee's term shall constitute automatic resignation.

Conflict of interest [KRS 173.510]:

1. No person is eligible to this office who is directly interested in the sale to the library of books, magazines, supplies, equipment, materials, insurance or services for which library funds are expended.