REGISTER HERE Ensuring your library is in compliance with laws and regulations is a tall order, while you’re not expected to be an expert, you will want to be familiar with the most common areas of law that intersect with your responsibilities as a library trustee. Join Trustee Handbook co-author Rebekkah Smith Aldrich for an
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Trustee Handbook Book Club: Hiring and Evaluating the Library Director with Brian Hildreth | Online. Join co-author of the Handbook For Library Trustees of New York State Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and friends for this fun and informative series! At each session, trustees will take a deeper dive on a topic relevant to their role and
Join Kristin O’Neill from the NYS Committee on Open Government for a discussion about Freedom of Information Law. This session provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about a public library’s rights and responsibilities in relation to the Freedom of Information Law. The class will focus on the areas of concern most relevant to you, so bring your questions,
New York State Public Officer’s Law §10 requires all public library trustees (but not association library trustees) to take and file an oath of office within 30 days of beginning their term of office. Public library trustees are public officers, and the oath of office is required to officially undertake and perform the duties of a
Trustee Handbook Book Club: Open Meetings Law | January 27 | 5 – 6 PM | Online Join co-author of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and friends for this fun and informative series! At each session, trustees will take a deeper dive on a topic relevant to their
Trustee Handbook Book Club – Next Level Trusteeship: Building an Effective and Impactful Board Culture Online November 18 | 5 – 6:30 PM Join co-author of the Handbook For Library Trustees of New York State Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and friends for this fun and informative series! At each session, trustees will take a deeper dive on
MHLS Trustee Education Series – Trustee Essentials | September 24 | 5:00 – 6:30 PM | Online | REGISTER Particularly for new board members, but open to all in the Mid-Hudson Library System. Library board members looking for essential, basic information to increase their effectiveness in serving on a library board will benefit from attending this
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Boards | September 16 | 6 – 8 PM | Mahopac Library, 688 Route 6, Mahopac | REGISTER This advanced-level course is for trustees who have been on the board for at least a year. It is recommended that trustees have already attended the Trustee Essentials workshop prior to this
This year, the Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) is producing a series of events for library trustees and directors to help strengthen the financial future of your library. This series is designed to meet directors and board members where they are, providing assistance for a range of developmental activities such as: All events for trustees count
New York State Public Officer’s Law §10 requires all public library trustees (but not association library trustees) to take and file an oath of office within 30 days of beginning their term of office. Public library trustees are public officers, and the oath of office is required to officially undertake and perform the duties of a
