Library Board & Policies

About

Library boards of trustees are the governing and policy-setting bodies of public lbraries in Iowa (in accordance with Code of Iowa, Chapter 392). The Davenport Public Library Board of Trustees is composed of nine residents of Davenport who are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. Trustees serve 6-year terms and may be reappointed one time. Your Trustees ascribe to a Code of Ethics.

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

Trustees

Steve Imming, President
Tom Engelmann, Vice President
Sylvia Roba, Secretary
Craig Cooper
Laura Genis
Joe Heinrichs
Judie Lance
Amanda Motto
Malavika Shrikhande

Bylaws

Bylaws for the Free Public Library of the City of Davenport.

Additional Information

Committee Assignments

Finance: Tom Engelmann (Chair), Joe Heinrichs, Steve Imming

Personnel: Amanda Motto (Chair), Craig Cooper, Laura Genis

Advocacy: Malavika Shrikhande (Chair), Judie Lance, Sylvia Roba

How to Contact Board Members

Call the Library 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 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
Electronic Resources Use Policy
Exhibits Policy
Filming and Photography Policy
Gift Acceptance Policy
Makerspace Policy
Meeting Room Use 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)