>>Library Trustees: Sally Y. Cartwright

Town Service:

School Volunteer, Loker and Wayland Middle School
Loker Elementary and Wayland Middle School PTO Board
President, Friends of the Wayland Library – 6 years, 2002-08
Served on Library Director Search Committee – 2002
Chair of Library Feasibility Study Committee – 2004
Co-chair Wayland Reads Committee – present

Education:

BA American Studies, Union College, Schenectady, NY

Professional Career:

Historic Interpreter, Sleepy Hollow Restorations
Houghton Mifflin Company, Special Sales

Candidate Statement:

I am Sally Cartwright and I am running for a seat on the Board of Library Trustees. I believe in the public library – not just as a repository of books – but also as a center of civic engagement for the community. Public library information and resources are available to all regardless of age, or social, or financial status. They promote literacy, life-long learning, and cultural enrichment for all.

In economically difficult times, the public library is more essential than ever. Library use and circulation figures have risen steadily over the last nine years. Library use continues to rise, even in the Internet age. Professional reference librarians know how to cull the overload of information available for the information you truly need. The Wayland Public Library is a particularly stellar community resource. Excellent staff, varied collections, Metrowest Regional Library resources, and accessible hours all contribute to a wonderful town asset.

“Strong libraries are essential for education and lifelong learning, for economic development, for strong communities and for a strong democracy.” (MBLC)

I am a regular library patron and have served on the Friends of the Wayland Library, the Library Director Search Committee, the Library Feasibility Study Committee, and the Wayland Reads Committee. I believe my personal enthusiasm for, and knowledge of, the Wayland Public Library will help me serve effectively as a member of the Board of Library Trustees. I would appreciate your vote on April 7^th.

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