The Board of Trustees of the Tipp City Public Library is accepting resumes to fill a Board vacancy beginning January 1, 2027.
The Board of Trustees has seven members who reside in Miami County. The Board usually meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 PM. The Board’s duties include determining the library’s annual budget, establishing library policies, advocating for the library in the community, planning for the library’s future, and securing the funds needed to operate it.
Each Trustee takes an oath to perform their duties as defined by the Ohio Revised Code.
Candidates should have a passion for the welfare of the library and for preserving intellectual freedom. They must have the time and energy to devote to the library. Trustees are chosen to represent the diversity of the community, including a balance of experience and/or skills in a variety of fields.
Service on the Board of Trustees is voluntary and without compensation for a term of four years. All candidates must be at least eighteen years of age.
You can obtain the full job description at the library circulation desk or on the library website. Please visit Tipp City Public Library’s website.
Submit a letter of interest, answers to applicant questions, and a resume by October 8, 2026, to bot@tippcitylibrary.org or drop off/mail to Tipp City Public Library, 11 East Main Street, Tipp City, OH 45371
Applicant questions:
What would you bring to the Board in terms of experience (including community involvement), abilities, interests, resources, and relationships?
What do you see as the most important challenges facing our library?
What would make for a satisfying board experience for you?
Which Tipp City Public Library Board activities (visioning/long-range planning, budgetary/financial oversight, fundraising, facilities, and personnel policy) would interest you?