Upon the election or appointment of new board members, notify the Idaho Commission for Libraries so that the new trustees can begin receiving the ICFL newsletters and mailings.

To govern city libraries, “…a board of five (5) library trustees appointed by the mayor and council pursuant to section 50-210, Idaho Code, from among city residents. If the city government is organized pursuant to sections 50-801 through 50-813, Idaho Code, the city manager and the council shall appoint the board of trustees.”
http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title33/T33CH26SECT33-2604.htm

The five members of a library district board are elected by a vote of the people.
33-2715.BOARD OF TRUSTEES -- SELECTION -- NUMBER -- QUALIFICATIONS -- TERM -- OATH -- APPOINTMENT OF FIRST BOARD. [EFFECTIVE UNTIL JANUARY 1, 2011] Each library district shall be governed by a board of trustees of five (5) members elected or appointed as provided by law, who at the time of their selection and during their terms of office shall be qualified electors of the district and if trustee zones have been established under section 33-2718, Idaho Code, shall be a resident of the trustee zone. One (1) trustee shall be elected at each annual trustee election, held on the uniform election date in May. The regular term of a trustee shall be for five (5) years, or until his successor has been elected and qualified. Within ten (10) days after his appointment an appointed trustee shall qualify and assume the duties of his office. An elected trustee shall qualify and assume the duties of his office at the annual meeting. All trustees qualify by taking the oath of office required of state officers, to be administered by one (1) of the present trustees or by a trustee retiring.
http://www.legislature.idaho.gov/idstat/Title33/T33CH27SECT33-2715.htm

For district libraries, 2010 will be the last trustee election that is conducted by the library district. In 2011, the county will conduct trustee elections. As procedures are developed and law changes implemented, this guide will be updated and notice will be given on LibIdaho.