Library Trustee Manual

Welcome Thank you for your willingness to serve as a trustee on your local public library board. We hope this...

Basic Responsibilities The library board is legally responsible for overseeing the efficient and effective operation of the public library. Board...

Orientation The library board welcomes new members of the board by providing the information necessary to feel comfortable with their...

Appointments & Elections Upon the election or appointment of new board members, the board’s chair or secretary should notify ICfL...

Annual Cycle of City Library Events October 1 Fiscal year begins for city librariesI.C. § 50-1001 January 1 Annual report...

Change is a constant. All institutions will either change over time or cease to be relevant. For each institution, the...

Friends of the library organizations have a definite purpose in helping libraries provide the best service possible. Friends groups extend...

Community & Public Relations The public library board is a major conduit of information between the library and its community....

Each year, public library boards are required to make a report of operations for the last fiscal year. Although the...

Whose Duty Is it? Let’s review what you’ve learned in the Library Trustee Manual! Who is accountable for each of...

The library’s board, director, and staff have different roles and responsibilities. Below is an overview. Governance and Policy Making Board...