Gloversville Public Library Election
Tuesday, May 6th, 2008
12 noon - 9 pm

The Gloversville Public Library will hold an election for one (1) trustee seat. The term is 5 years and begins July 1, 2008.

Qualifications of Trustees

The most important qualification is a strong and genuine belief in public libraries and their mission in the community as centers for information and referral, recreation, and lifelong education. A candidate must also be willing to devote appropriate time and effort to carrying out the duties and responsibilities of trusteeship. The duties will include regular attendance at board meetings, devoting time to committee service and activities, being visible (and often vocal) in the community on behalf of the library, and taking the time necessary to study and learn about the library and the social, legal and political context in which it exists.

Trustee packets and petitions were available at the library, and due by 4 pm on Saturday, April 5, 2008.

Candidate for the 2008 Election:
Karen S. Smith of Gloversville

Karen will be retiring from the Amsterdam School District in 2008 where she work as a Reading Specialist. "As a Reading teacher, as well as on a personal level, books are extremely important to me. From my teaching experience, as well as parental experience with my son..., I know that the younger a child is when starting to read, the more comfortable he or she is with reading all types of material throughout life."

"When elected as a trustee one of my goals will be to ensure that the Gloversville Public Library remains a focal point in our city."

Absentee ballots are available. To receive an absentee ballot, please complete an Absentee Ballot Application form and return it to the Elections Clerk, Gloversville Public Library, 58 E. Fulton St., Gloversville, New York at least seven (7) days before the election (April 30, 2008) if the absentee ballot is to be mailed to you, or at least one (1) day before the election (May 5, 2008 – Library is closed on all Mondays) if you will pick up the absentee ballot.

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