Our union only works because we do. The work of the volunteer and elected committees of PSA is invaluable to our ability to function as a union and create solidarity amongst our members. Learn more about each committee and its members below!
Committees
Communications Committee
The PSA Communications Committee supports our union’s communications needs, helping to ensure members feel informed and engaged, and fostering connections with the broader community outside BPL by helping to amplify our messaging. The committee's work includes supporting the E-Board and other committees through reviewing and drafting internal and external communications, survey forms, and member resources as well as supporting the creation of a new PSA website and social media presence. If you are a current PSA member and are interested in learning more about this committee or joining, please contact bpl.psa1@gmail.com.
Jordan Draves, Reader Services Librarian, Chair
Jay Colbert, Cataloging and Classifier Librarian
Kirsten DeCortin, Collection Development
Meia G., Web Services
Magda Morris, Teen Librarian
Matt Sweeney, Generalist
Current Members:
Continuing Education Committee
The Continuing Education Committee oversees the PSA Continuing Education Fund. They evaluate applications from members to use funds to cover classes, workshops and other professional development. Volunteers for this committee are approved by the Executive Board.
This committee is currently in the process of transitioning over to new participation. Check back later for more details.
Current Members:
Extended Sick Leave Committee
The Extended Sick Leave Committee runs the Extended Sick Leave Fund. They evaluate requests from members seeking to use the fund and hold fund drives for contributions of sick leave. Members are elected to serve two-year terms on this committee. Please contact bpl.psa1@gmail.com for more information or to request use of donated time.
Veronica Koven-Matasy, Reader Services, Chair
Julia Blake, Assistant Neighborhood Services Manager
Kathleen Clifford, Adults Librarian
Caroline Richardson, Children’s Librarian
Bri Skywall, Teen Technology Coordinator
Madeleine Wright, Children’s Librarian
Current Members:
Joint Health & Safety Committee
Health and Safety Committee Members are appointed by the Executive Board. The two PSA members attend monthly meetings of the Joint Health and Safety Committee with an equal number of members appointed by AFSCME Local 1526 and by Management. Notes from these meetings can be found in the Health & Safety Channel on Teams.
Liz Blake, Programs and Outreach Librarian
Pete Coco, Assistant Neighborhood Services Manager
Emily Donnelly, Children’s Outreach Coordinator
Amy Layton, Generalist
Crystal Rodgers, Archivist
Current Members:
Membership Committee
Membership Committee members are involved in greeting new members and supporting the board in ongoing outreach to membership. They also meet to plan social gatherings to build member solidarity and boost morale.
Michael Brown, Community Learning
Kathleen Clifford, Generalist
Bryce Kieren Healy, Cataloger & Classifier Librarian
Robin Goodfellow (Puck) Malamud, Cataloger & Classifier Librarian
Alea S., Community History
Current Committee Members:
Elections Committee
The Election Committee is a new committee with three elected members. Each member serves a two-year term with one position becoming available in odd-numbered years and two positions becoming available in even-numbered years. This committee helps to recruit members to run for office and oversees the election process.
Kelly Webster, MBLN Head of Bibliographic Services
Puck Malamud, Cataloger & Classifier Librarian
Magda Morris, Teen Librarian
Current Members:
Stewards Committee
The Stewards Committee investigates member complaints, including requests for Compensation Grade Appeals and other pay and workplace issues, and brings complaints to the Executive Board to discuss how the complaints can be resolved. If the Board decides to take action, the Steward investigating a complaint will work with the Chief Steward to file a grievance, an unfair labor practice suit, a Compensation Grade Appeal, or other action that is deemed most appropriate.
The committee includes up to 10 PSA members, and is chaired by the Chief Steward. Other members serve on a volunteer basis.
Bryce Kieren Healy, Cataloger & Classifier Librarian, Chair
Emily Donnelly, Children’s Outreach Coordinator
Guy Harris, Floater Librarian
Current Committee Members: