Library District

On May 20, 2014, the voters of Jackson County approved the formation of a Special Library District, breathing new life into our 15-branch public library system. With dedicated funding, Jackson County’s public libraries have a promising future and so do our patrons!

The Jackson County Library District (JCLD) is an independent unit of local government dedicated to library operations in Jackson County. The library system operates as Jackson County Library Services.

The District is governed by an independent, unpaid Board of Directors elected by the local community.

 

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Board Personnel

Board of Directors

Name	Contact	Term
Patty Jensen	pjensen@jcls.org	Position 1 (Term Ends: June 2029)
Marta Tarantsey	mtarantsey@jcls.org	Position 2 (Term Ends: June 2029)
Susan Kiefer, President	skiefer@jcls.org	Position 3 (Term Ends: June 2027)
Marissa Barrientos Shepherd	mshepherd@jcls.org	Position 4 (Term Ends: June 2027)
Kevin Keating	kkeating@jcls.org	Position 5 (Term Ends: June 2027)

Staff

Name	Email	Phone
Library Director (Vacant)
Yoli Diaz, Executive Assistant	ydiaz@jcls.org	(541) 774-6406

Mailing Address

Jackson County Library District
205 S. Central Ave
Medford, OR 97501

Board Meetings

The Jackson County Library District Board meets regularly on the third Wednesday of each month at the Medford Branch Library, 205 S Central Avenue. Library board meetings are open to the public and include an optional public comment period.  Occasionally, the Board may have special meetings to discuss specific topics or public hearings as required by law.

See recorded board meetings HERE.

Meeting agendas as well as the packet of supplementary information prepared for each meeting will be posted below with the associated meeting, and are typically available the Friday before the meeting. Once meeting minutes are approved by the Board, they will also be posted below.

 

Budget Committee

Citizen Members

Name	Term
David Mathieu, Medford	Term Ends: December 31, 2026
Doug Townsend	Term Ends: December 31, 2026
Cathy de Wolfe, Medford	Term Ends: December 31, 2026
Dave Kanner, Ashland	Term Ends: December 31, 2028
Alicia Van Riggs, Central Point	Term Ends: December 31, 2028

Resources for Budget Committee Members

Forms and publications about Local Budget Law can be found online in the Oregon Department of Revenue’s Forms and Publications Library.

Included below are links to publications for Budget Committee members and anyone interested in learning more about local budgeting in Oregon.

• Local Budgeting in Oregon – a 17-page booklet that provides an overview of Oregon’s local budgeting process. A must-read for new Budget Committee members.
• Local Budgeting Manual – a 115-page manual that provides an in depth review of Oregon’s local budgeting process. A comprehensive training and reference guide for individuals responsible for ensuring compliance with Oregon’s local budgeting laws. Also helpful for Board members, Budget Committee members, and citizens interested in exploring the finer details of the local budgeting process.

 

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RFPs & Bids

Phoenix Library Pollinator Garden Implementation ITB

• Phoenix Library Pollinator Garden Implementation ITB
• Exhibit A – JCLD Public Improvement Contract
• Exhibit B – Phoenix Library Landscape Design Plans
• Exhibit C – Bidder Certificate
• Exhibit D – First Tier Sub-Contractor Disclosure Form
• Exhibit E – Subcontractors List
• Exhibit F – Environmental and Natural Risk
• Exhibit G – Bid Security Form
• Exhibit H – Bid Proposal Form
• Questions and Answers
• Bid Addendum #1
• Phoenix Library Pollinator Garden Bid Results
• Notice of Intent to Award Contract
• Notice Rescinding Notice of Intent to Award Contract
• Notice of Intent to Award Contract

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2022–2026 JCLS Strategic Plan

INTRODUCTION

In September 2021, the Jackson County Library District engaged Library Strategies to help facilitate
a strategic planning process. The District’s previous plan was set to expire at the end of 2021.
During the previous 5-year planning framework, the District had undergone numerous changes,
as well as experiencing the challenges and difficulties of providing service during the COVID-19
pandemic. The new strategic planning process, in cooperation between the District and Library
Strategies, was designed to foster extensive community engagement and input to ensure that the
changing library needs of residents continue to be met in the future. Presented here is an overview
of the process, major findings, and the high-level goals and strategies of the new plan.