Library Board & Policies

About

In accordance with Code of Iowa Chapter 392, the Davenport Public Library Board of Trustees is the governing and policy-setting body of The Library. The Library Board of Trustees is composed of nine residents of Davenport, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Davenport City Council. Library Trustees serve 6-year terms and may be reappointed one time. The Library Board of Trustees ascribe to a Code of Ethics.

The Library Board of Trustees meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, and all meetings are open to the public. Meeting minutes are available below and video recorded meeting sessions are available on the City of Davenport website.

Trustees

Honey Bedell
Bob Davis
Tom Engelmann (President)
Joe Heinrichs (Vice President)
Michael Hustedde
Shelley Klaas
Amanda Motto
Malavika Shrikhande (Secretary)
Jerry Skalak

Steve Imming (ex-officio Past President)

Bylaws

Bylaws for The Library.

Additional Information

Committee Assignments

Finance: Joe Heinrichs (Chair), Jerry Skalak, Tom Engelmann

Personnel: Amanda Motto (Chair), Michael Hustedde, Bob Davis

Advocacy: Malavika Shrikhande (Chair), Honey Bedell, Shelley Klaas

How to Contact Board Members

Call the business office: (563) 326-7841
Write: In care of Davenport Public Library, 321 Main Street, Davenport, IA 52801-1490
Email: The Board Secretary

Board Policies

The Library Board of Trustees is responsible for establishing The Library's policies. Board policies are reviewed and updated on a regular basis, at least once every three years. The documents below describe each policy. It is up to the Library Director to create procedural guidelines that implement Board policies.
Behavior Policy
Circulation Policy
Collection Development Policy
Collection Development Policy - Special Collections
Community Postings Policy
Confidentiality and Privacy Policy
Discrimination and Harassment Policy
Exhibits Policy
Filming and Photography Policy
Gift Acceptance Policy
Internet and Computer Use Policy
Makerspace Policy
Meeting Rooms Policy
Programming Policy
Sex Offender Policy
Tobacco Nicotine Free Environment Policy
Unattended Children Policy
Volunteer Policy

Board Meetings and Minutes

All Board meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Time: Noon (Unless otherwise noted) Location: Main (unless otherwise noted on monthly agenda)