Community Advisory Committee to the Sun Prairie Public Library
ORGANIZATION:
The Community Advisory Committee to the Sun Prairie Public Library is made up of non-voting community members appointed by the Sun Prairie Public Library Director. The committee provides recommendations to the director and staff through the lens of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
Community Advisory Committee Members
Teran Peterson
Lucila Polo
Mark Schwingle
The Community Advisory Committee to the Sun Prairie Public Library meets every other month, in person at the Sun Prairie Public Library with a virtual option. 2025 meeting dates and times are: Monday, January 13, March 17, May 19, July 28, September 22, and November 17 from 7:45-8:45am.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
We are guided by a commitment to advance equity, honor our diverse identities, and create an inclusive culture for all. These serve as our guiding principles every day in all that we do.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Community Advisory Committee is to advise the Sun Prairie Public Library in all areas of their work, using the lens of the guiding principles to ensure that the needs, interests, and goals of all residents are included.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
a. Understand and advocate for inclusive library services and resources for all community members and patrons.
b. Understand the library's short and long term goals and provide recommendations and suggestions on how to reach these goals.
c. Assist with recruitment efforts for sustainability of the committee.
d. Assess diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging activities and make recommendations to the Library Director and staff in a timely manner.
EXAMPLES OF PREVIOUS WORK:
- Review policies and make recommendations so that policies are equitable and accessible.
- Facilitate roundtable discussion during Banned Book Week.
- Participate in SPPL strategic planning focus group and listening sessions.
- Provide recommendations for SPPL Welcome Booklet.
- Advise on partnerships and connections for cultural affinity programming.
- Review and update Racial Literacy Plan.
CONTACT:
If you are interested in serving, please fill out this application. If you have questions or require more information, please contact Library Director Svetha Hetzler by phone (608)825-0900 or by email shetzler [at] cityofsunprairie.com.