Baldwin Public Library in Birmingham Board Seeks Student Representative
(Baldwin Library, Dec. 15, 2024)
BIRMINGHAM, MI – City of Birmingham, Village of Beverly Hills, Village of Bingham Farms, or the City of Bloomfield Hills to apply for the position of Student Representative to the Baldwin Public Library Board. This is an excellent opportunity for students to develop leadership skills and instill an ethic of community service, as well as encourage citizen participation in local government. In addition, the Board appreciates the additional perspective on Library planning and services.
This one-year term lasts from February 24, 2025 to February 22, 2026. Representatives are expected to attend at least ten of twelve Library Board meetings held on the third Monday of every month at 7:30 pm in the Library. Exceptions to this schedule fall on Monday, February 24, 2025 and Wednesday, January 21, 2026, due to holidays. Packets for each Board meeting are available on the Library’s website the Friday prior to the meeting.
The commitment to this position requires that the BPL Student Representative review the monthly agenda, minutes, and reports prior to the meeting, which can be found at http://www.baldwinlib.org/staff-board. In addition to participating in Board meetings, the Student Representative will also assist with a service project or coordinate and implement a teen program during the year, alongside Library Staff.
To find application details, visit www.baldwinlib.org/volunteer. The completed application, essay, and two letters of recommendation are due by January 9, 2025 to Jaclyn Miller at the Baldwin Public Library, 300 West Merrill, Birmingham, MI 48009 or via email to Jaclyn.Miller@baldwinlib.org.
“The Baldwin Public Library student representative has an opportunity to participate and engage with the Library’s board of trustees at monthly meetings. The Board appreciates having a student representative and welcomes their fresh insights and suggestions related to various aspects of the Library. Serving on a board is a valuable opportunity for students to gain firsthand experience in public service and volunteerism. The Board values a student perspective as we work together to make Baldwin Public Library a place for everyone to learn, connect and discover” said Library Board President Danielle Rumple.
The Baldwin Public Library is located in downtown Birmingham at 300 W. Merrill Street. The Library’s hours are 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday. The Library’s website www.baldwinlib.org has information on how to register for a Library Card and access all of the Library’s services.
