What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pollard Memorial Library - Associate Trustee position at City of Lowell?
Job Details
City of Lowell
Post Date: July 22, 2026
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees
Position Title: Pollard Memorial Library – Associate Trustee Duration of Term: Remainder of (3) year term -9/9/2026- 12/31/2028
Meetings: The Library Board of Trustees meets on the second (2nd) Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm in the Pollard Memorial Library.
SUMMARY
The Pollard Memorial Library is a vibrant community hub and Lowell’s gateway to knowledge, meeting the information needs and enriching the quality of life in our community. The mission of the Library is to provide diverse collections, state-of-the-art technology, appealing programs and services to Lowell’s diverse population in a safe and welcoming environment.
The Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees operates under the authority specified under Statute Reference: MGL C.231 Acts 1888 Code 17-166; City Charter (1921) Sec. 28; MGL Ch. 78, s.7-13. The board consists of eleven (11) members, eight (8) full members and two (2) associate members, including the City Manager as ex officio President of the Board. New members are appointed by the City Manager to a three (3) year staggered term. City Council confirmation is required.
If you have questions about the PML Board of Trustees please contact us at trustees@LowellLibrary.org
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Library Board of Trustees have responsibility through the City of the general care, administration, and policy making for the library.
The Board engages in an ongoing planning process, which assesses the needs of the library and the role of the library in the community and ensure that the library develops to meet those needs.
Trustees occasionally attend the City Council meeting to report on activities and/or advocate on behalf of the library.
All Trustees are expected to attend monthly board meetings, appropriate continuing education workshops and conferences, and library programs as their schedules allow.
Associate Trustees are non-voting members(s) of the Board except for the absence of a Trustee.
APPLICANTS Interested individuals should send a cover letter, specifying the Pollard Memorial Library Board of Trustees, along with resume and qualifications to the attention of Neil Osborne, Human Relations Director as follows:
Via Email: ATTN Neil Osborne to boards@lowellma.gov
Via Fax: to Neil Osborne at 978-446-7102
Via Mail: to City Hall Human Relations Office, 375 Merrimack Street, Room 19, Lowell, MA 01852
Please note that all members are required to complete training on the Commonwealth's Conflict of Interest (Ethics) and Open Meeting (Public Meeting) Laws.