Library Board of Trustees
In 1983, the North Riverside Public Library District was established under the Illinois District Library Establishment Act which requires that all district libraries be governed by a 7 member elected Board of Trustees. NRPLD’s Board of Trustees serve 6 year terms which are staggered with 2 or 3 Trustees up for election at any given time.
The North Riverside Public Library Board of Trustees is composed entirely of volunteers. Every odd number year, several Library Board seats are up for election. If you are interested in how the Board operates, what the Board accomplishes, or would like to attend a meeting, we encourage you to attend a regular meeting on the 3rd Monday of each month at 6pm.
Please visit the Illinois Election Authority or the Library for the most current information about upcoming elections, how to run and more.
Mission Statement of NRPLD
The mission of the North Riverside Public Library District is to support the principles of intellectual freedom while meeting the needs of the district’s diverse population by providing materials, programs and services that promote lifelong learning, a love of reading and the pursuit of knowledge.
Adult, Teen/Tween Volunteers
(Internships, Volunteering, & Community Service)
The North Riverside Public Library District welcomes community volunteers to assist in our Adult, Teen and Children’s Departments as well as the Foundation & Friends Group. We appreciate the time and effort that you give to make our library the best that it can be. Please be aware that all prospective volunteers over the age of 18 will be required to pass a background check. Below are both our volunteer and background check policies.
We are always happy to work with you to provide documentation for your volunteer work for both internship and community service but ask that you let us know about your needs before you start to help us better keep track of time for you.
Volunteer Opportunities
Need community service hours? Want to get job experience? Interested in making awesome friends? Have suggestions for teen programs? Want to review books/movies?
Become a volunteer today!
Ask about becoming a Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.) member!
If you are new to volunteering, please fill out this Teen Volunteer Interest Form and email it back to us at teen@nrpl.info or stop by the library to pick up a copy and return when completed.
- T.A.B. Meetings: Send any ideas you have through e-mail or social media!
- Emoji Review: Get 15 minutes of volunteering by sending the book/title or movie/director you are reviewing with the Emoji(s) that best describe your thoughts!
- TikTok Duet: Get 15 minutes of volunteering by creating a TikTok involving book recommendations, helping out at the library, do a Duet with Miss Britney, or suggest something else to create!
- 50+ Word Review: Get 30 minutes of volunteering by sending the book, movie, or video game you are reviewing and write out your thoughts!
- Storytime: Get 30 minutes of volunteering by recording yourself reading your favorite picture book and be featured on our social media!
- How-To Videos: Get 30 minutes of volunteering by recording yourself creating a how-to video of your favorite hobby!
- Book/Movie Trailer: Get 1 hour of volunteering by making a book/movie trailer from scratch on your favorite book or movie!
- Programs: Ask about helping with preparing kits, cleaning, or helping out at programs!
Community service hours are given for your time… check out some examples here.
E-mail teen@nrpl.info for more information or send us your content through social media!
Volunteers are a valuable resource for the Library! Their energy and talents help the library meet its commitment to providing quality service to the public.
Adult volunteers are accepted on a case-by-case basis. Community service is also available. To apply, please email a completed application to the director at:
starostan@nrpl.info or stop by the library to pick up a copy.
Program Guidelines:
- All volunteer tasks must aid the library in achieving its goals and objectives, and be consistent with the purpose and intent of the volunteer program. Volunteer talents, experience, availability and interest.
- Volunteer coordinators in the different library departments will schedule volunteer activities after assessing the library’s needs and considering each volunteer’s capabilities and wishes. Each library department head will provide volunteer guidelines and procedures specific to the volunteer work needed in that area of the library.
- The library does not compensate volunteers for time spent or expense incurred except by specific arrangements with the Library Director.
- Volunteers are bound by the rules contained in the Circulation Policy, especially as it relates to privacy and confidentiality.
- Individuals donating time to the library under the auspices of any other unit, (i.e.
scouts, church or community organizations) may identify themselves with the unit, but may not promote it while working in the library. Volunteers under the age of 18
must provide written parental permission to work as a volunteer.
Would you like to:
- help with events (selling items, taking donations, wayfinding, etc.)?
- sort book donations & restock Kay’s Book Sale Room?
- fill Little Free Libraries around town?
- and so much more!
If so, click the link below:
8. Volunteers (Revised September 9, 2013) (revised October 21, 2019)
Volunteers are a valuable resource for the Library. Their energy and talents help the library meet its commitment to providing quality service to the public. Volunteers enhance rather than replace adequate staffing.
Program Guideline:
All volunteer tasks must aid the library in achieving its goals and objectives, and be consistent with the purpose and intent of the volunteer program.
Volunteer talents, experience, availability and interest will be considered. Volunteer coordinators in the different library departments will schedule volunteer activities after assessing the library’s needs and considering each volunteer’s capabilities and wishes.
Each library department head will provide volunteer guidelines and procedures specific to the volunteer work needed in that area of the library. The library does not compensate volunteers for time spent or expense incurred except by specific arrangements with the Library Director.
Volunteers working in the library have liability coverage for property damage and/or bodily injury to others and themselves which results from the performance of their volunteer duties. Individuals donating time to the library under the auspices of any other unit, (i.e. scouts, church or community organizations) may identify themselves with the unit, but may not promote it while working in the library.
Per the Background Checks Policy, the Library will also conduct criminal background checks on adult volunteers who are working with children, tweens or teens.
Service is contingent upon information received through a check. Elected and appointed Library Trustees are exempt from the background check requirement.
8.1 Background Checks
(adopted April 11, 2011) (reviewed March 14, 2012) (revised October 21, 2019)
Purpose: Background checks are conducted to promote a safe work environment for staff and patrons; to protect organizational assets such as people, property and information; and to ascertain candidates’ suitability for employment.
Criminal History Check: All applicants 18 years of age or older are required to undergo a criminal history check as a condition of employment. Having a criminal history or criminal conviction will not automatically preclude employment. The nature of the offense and its relevance to the particular job will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Current and prospective employees engaged by the Library will be asked to complete a Criminal Background Check Waiver and Release of all Claims form and a criminal background check will be performed. The Library reserves the right to conduct periodic background checks on all employees at their discretion.
The Library will also conduct criminal background checks on adult volunteers. Service is contingent upon information received through a check. Elected and appointed Library Trustees are exempt from the background check requirement.
The privacy of the information obtained by the library through the background check will be respected. Information will not be shared with persons who do not have a need to know.