Being a library trustee is a great way to contribute to your community. Library trustees are the unsung heroes of the library world. This page is intended to collect useful information and links.
For New Trustees
- Library Trustee Orientation Slides (2/29/2020)
- Trustee Handbook – View Online or Download in PDF
- “What Every Trustee Should Know,” by Gerald Nichols [NYS Division of Library Development – webinar]
- Statement on the Governance Role of a Trustee or Board Member [NYS Board of Regents]
- Types of Libraries – A Comparison [NYS Division of Library Development]
- Minimum Standards – Requirements for Every Public Library
- Oath of Office – Required for trustees of School District Public Libraries and Municipal Public Libraries (not Association Libraries)
- Freedom to Read Statement
- Library Bill of Rights
Financial Oversight
- Internal Controls (NYS Comptroller’s Office)
- Bank Reconciliations (NYS Comptroller’s Office)
- Role of the Public Library Treasurer
Legal Resources
- Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) & Open Meetings Law (OML) – NYS Committee on Open Government
- Library Laws and Regulations in NYS
- Sexual Harassment Prevention