Agenda 11-11-2021; 2 - Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board – Appointment Discussion

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Volunteer Application Orange County Advisory Boards and Commissions Marguerite DeCarli Page 1 of 2 Home Address:3208 Bartlett Circle Township of Residence: Zone of Residence: Ethnic Background:White Gender Identity:Female Phone:9197408033 Email:mguites@aol.com Name: Marguerite DeCarli Boards/Commissions applied for: Hillsborough NC 27278 Name Called: Year of OC Residence:1989 Community Activities/Organizational Memberships I presently work full time for UNC Horizons Child Development Center and part time for the Orange County Library. In the past I served on the CCSA board and a local Preschool board. I am a member of the NAEYC. I believe libraries are an integral part of their community, a safe and inclusive environment. Past Service on Orange County Advisory Boards: None Boards/Commissions appointments: Age Range:60+ Chapel Hill Library Advisory Board Background, education and experience relevant to this board: I presently work part time at the Orange County Library and would like to work more closely with supporting the work libraries do each day. Reasons for wanting to serve on this board As stated earlier, libraries provide integral services in communities. Libraries have always offered books but over the years also created safe places for all. Libraries have often been the first organizations to see and meet social needs by disseminating information and meeting needs. Conflict of Interest: Contribution to the diversity of viewpoints on this board For the last 14 years I have worked with families whose life struggles are very different from my own. Listening to others and actually hearing what they say has taught me so much and also made me aware of my own biases. I see this has a way to advocate for books and getting literature to all. My full time work is with very young children and building a love of books and reading is a daily goal. 11