You’ve joined a Board of Trustees. Now what?
Use these resources to better understand and excel in your role as a Library Trustee:
Trustee Resources from DPI
Website for Library Trustees from WI Department of Public Instruction
- Roles and Laws of Library Boards
- Prepare for Board Meetings
- Library Funding and Budgeting
- Hiring & Supervising Library Director
- Developing Library Policies
- Meeting Community Needs
- Advocating for the Library
Trustee Essentials Handbook
Library Trustee Handbook from WI Department of Public Instruction
Trustee Training Week
Trustee Training Week Website
A collection of webinars for public library boards, friends, and trustees
Continuing Education Opportunities
A variety of continuing education opportunities for anyone working in or alongside libraries