ALTAFF Resources for Trustees

ALTAFF's Trustee Academy 

ALTAFF is currently offering the Trustee Academy, a series of online courses to help Trustees become exceptionally proficient in their roles on behalf of their libraries. All of the online courses are taught by a professional in the field and are priced both a la carte, so attendees can pick and choose what courses are important to them, and as a full curriculum that reflects discounted pricing per course. In addition, entire Boards of Trustees can sign up for further discounts.  Read more

The Complete Library Trustee Handbook

ALTAFF Executive Director Sally Gardner Reed draws on her years of success as a library director and executive director of Friends of Libraries U.S.A. to provide Trustees with straightforward, easy-to-read guidance on how to make the most of their vital role. She guides readers through important issues such as sustainable fundraising and advocacy, strategic planning, director-Trustee collaboration, and policy development. Readers of The Complete Library Trustee Handbook will be brought up to speed on board effectiveness, board ethics issues, conflicts of interest, and efficient meeting management. A chapter on key issues for libraries addresses intellectual freedom, user privacy, pay equity for library workers, privatization of public libraries, and funding.

ALTAFF members and affiliates may purchase the book for $35 (includes Media Mail shipping). All others may purchase from Neal-Schuman Publishers at the list price of $55 plus shipping.

To place an order: ALTAFF members and affiliates may order by phone with a credit card or can print and mail the order form with payment. To request an invoice, please contact the ALTAFF office at (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161, e-mail altaff@ala.org, or complete and fax or mail the order form checking off the box for "Please invoice me." Payment must be received before the book is mailed. To pay by credit card, please call the ALTAFF office at (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161.