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
Frank Phillips, Interim Director	fphillips@jcls.org	(541) 774-6401
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

NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING

A public meeting of the Jackson County Library District will be held on May 20, 2026 at 4:00pm at the Medford Library, 205 South Central Ave., Medford, Oregon. The meeting will be available virtually through Teams video conference. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 as approved by the Jackson County Library District Budget Committee.

A summary of the budget is presented below. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at the Library Business
Office, 205 South Central Ave., Medford, Oregon between the hours of 10:00a.m. and 4:00p.m. or online at jcls.org. This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was prepared on a modified accrual basis of accounting which is the same as the preceding year.

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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2027–2028 JCLS Strategic Roadmap

INTRODUCTION

Throughout the five-year, 2022-2026 Strategic Plan, Jackson County Library Services focused on four primary goals. These goals were part of an effort designed to foster extensive community engagement to ensure the changing needs of our community will continue to be met now and in the future. Progress towards library initiatives were presented monthly during regular board meetings. Towards the end of 2025, JCLS began gathering input to build on the success and opportunities of the five-year plan. From that review and further data collection, three areas of focus emerged as ways to strengthen the foundation of the organization.

The next phase of strategic planning focuses on strengthening three primary pillars of JCLS: core services, infrastructure, and relationships. To accomplish this, we’ve created a two-year roadmap that prioritizes how JCLS operates as it relates to those key pillars. Using a balanced approach, objectives were defined that will strengthen JCLS’ position as a well-rounded organization with resources and services that are responsive to community needs. The mission, vision, and values of JCLS are unchanged. This new roadmap will strengthen the foundation of which we operate so that everyone can reach their potential and our communities can thrive.