The library board is entrusted by the community with the responsibility for ensuring that the library provides the best service possible in a sustainable and fiscally responsible manner. Together, its members set library policy, monitor the library’s budget and overall effectiveness, and participate in planning and advocacy activities for long term development. Trustees are appointed by the Mercer County Judge Executive and may serve up to two consecutive four-year terms.
The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives provides information about the roles and responsibilities of library trustees. You may also learn more about the trustee’s role and the trustee application process by contacting Director Jenni Link at 859-734-3680 x101 or jennil@mercerpublic.org.
Vacancies on the Mercer County Public Library’s Board of Trustees typically occur with the expiration of a current member’s term. Such vacancies are generally announced on our website, and may also be advertised in the library and on our social media.
Two seats on the Board of Trustees are currently open for applications, with terms to start on February 1, 2027. To apply, please complete a trustee application and return it to the library in person, by mail, or the Director’s email address. Applicants must be adult Mercer County residents.