Trustees & Policies

Board of Trustees

The Library Trustees work with the Library Director to determine policies to govern library operations and programs; assist the Town Manager to recruit, interview, and consider candidates for the position of Library Director; maintain an ongoing performance appraisal for the Director with the Town Manager; support the Director in the annual budget presentation at budget hearings; and attend Selectboard meetings as necessary. In addition, the Library Trustees ensure and advocate:

  • Collection development
  • Long-range library planning
  • An active marketing program
  • Local, state, and federal library laws and stay informed on pending library legislation

The authority of the Board of Trustees is subject to the Town Charter and must conform to Selectboard policies and directives, as well as policies and  procedures of the Town Manager and Town Department Heads.

 Member terms end in March in staggered years and there are five member seats. The Library Board of Trustees is an elected board. Members are listed in OnBoard and below. Further information can be obtained by contacting Kelly McCagg, Library Director at 802-264-5661.

The board meets the 3rd Thursday of every month at 4:00pm in the library. 

Current Board Members

Role

Name

Term

ChairToni Josey2026
Vice ChairLeora Black2028
TreasurerCarol Anderson2030
SecretaryRebecca McMahon2029
MemberBrent Litterer2027
Youth RepresentativeShabnam Saini


You can contact the Board of Trustees at librarytrusteechair@colchestervt.gov.

Trustees' Documents

Meeting Recordings

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June 2025


Borrowing Policies

  • Any Vermont resident may register for free borrowing privileges.
  • Circulation Periods:
    • 3 weeks - Books
    • 2 weeks - New books, and audio/video materials
    • 1 week - Periodicals and passes
  • Borrowers are financially responsible for damaged and lost library materials.
  • There are only overdue fines on our library of things and passes.
  • Items may be reserved or renewed at the library, by phone, or through the online catalog, unless the item is on hold for another patron.
  • The library has book drops located at Town Hall (781 Blakely Road), at the Walgreens near the Price Chopper (1184 Prim Road), and outside Josh’s House (162 Hegeman Ave. in Fort Ethan Allen).

Library Policies