Help write the next chapter for York’s libraries – Your chance to join the board
York’s library service is looking for new people to help shape the future of the service.
Explore York Libraries and Archives are inviting local people to put themselves forward to be a community director.
An Explore spokesperson said: “Experience as a board director is not essential. It is much more important that you are willing to learn, love York’s libraries and archives, and are passionate about what Explore is and can be in the future.
“Explore is keen to hear from people who will make sure the voice of York’s varied communities is heard at board level. We are looking for applicants who believe in the power of libraries to change lives.”
They are now are inviting people to put their names forward. Explore’s chair Chris Edwards is happy to talk to potential applicants.
An online election will take place in August, and the names of the two successful candidates will be announced at Explore’s annual general meeting on 5 September.
There is more information, including how to apply, below:
- Visit Explore’s website to read a bit more about this opportunity and the current board
- Download the community director role description to read more about what’s involved in being a director
- Fill in the online application form and someone from Explore be in touch with you to discuss next steps
- Do you have any questions, or would you like a chat with the chair? Get in touch here.