Trustee Tip Sheets

Based on the popular Fact Sheets for Friends and Foundations, the all new Trustee Tip Sheets address a variety of concerns and issues faced by Trustees. New Tip Sheets will be added in the coming months.

If you have an idea for a Tip Sheet or would like to write one on a particular topic, please email bnawalinski@ala.org.

• 1. The Role of Library Trustees


• 2. The Role of the Friends Board


• 3. Mission Statements


• 4. Sample Memorandum of Understanding


• 5. Library Support for Friends Activities


• 6. Evaluating the Library Director


• 7. Governing (Independent) Library Boards vs. Advisory Library Boards: Which are Better?


• 8. When Friends Aren't Friendly


• 9. Trustee Competencies