Our Staff
Behind every great library is a great team. Meet the staff and board members who keep the Madison Public Library running smoothly and full of life. Their hard work and enthusiasm help make our library a place where everyone feels welcome to learn, explore, and connect.
Lisa Martin – Director
Melanie Argo – Systems Librarian
Katie Gales-Loyd – Programs Coordinator
Emily Warns – Technical Services
Joy H.
Isaac M.
Cassidy T.
Board Information
Trustees serve as the public’s representatives to the library and as the library’s representative to the public it serves.
The majority of South Dakotas public library boards of trustees are governing or administrative boards, as laid out in SD law. This means that they are responsible, among other duties, for:
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Setting policy
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Empowering the library director to manage day-to-day operations of the library
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Engaging in strategic planning
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Approving library expenditures and submitting a budget
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Reporting annually to the city or county
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Submitting annual statistics to the state library
The board is selected by the city to serve terms as determined by that body.
Board of Trustees
John Nelson
Laura Reed
Carrie Studer
Domingo Rocha
Erin Bruce
Sarah Cronin – City Commissioner
Kelli Wollmann – County Commissioner
Term Ends
28-Apr
26-Apr
26-Apr
28-Apr
28-Apr
Board Meetings
When: Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month
Time: 5:15pm
Location: Nancy Sabbe Room, Madison Public Library
Agendas are posted here:
Helpful Links
Libby
Hoopla
Online Catalog