May 26, 2023 3:40 a.m.

The City of Roseburg is accepting applications from people interested in serving on the Roseburg Library Commission.

A City release said applicants must live within the city’s Urban Growth Boundary or city limits.

Commissioner Kelly Peter submitted her resignation effective Friday, June 30th, as she is moving out of state. Her resignation was accepted by the Roseburg City Council at its May 22nd meeting.

The Library Commission meets at 4:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month.

Serving in an advisory capacity to the city council, the group considers library operations, develops and recommends long-range plans for library services, reviews current trends, library-related technology and more. It also advocates for the library budget, events and programs.

Application forms are due by 5:00 p.m. Monday, June 26th. They can be downloaded from: www.cityofroseburg.org, obtained by emailing: info@cityofroseburg.org or picked up in person from Roseburg City Hall.

Library Commission Chair Andrea Zielinski, who is also a member of the city council, will review applications. Qualified applicants will be contacted if interviews are held. Zielinski will recommend a commission candidate for appointment by Mayor Larry Rich.

For more information, call 492-6866 or email: info@cityofroseburg.org.