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MHLS Trustee Resources: Checklist
Checklist for Effective
Library Trustees
Be active and informed about library matters in general and of those affecting
your library. Ask questions of the director and study the issues. -
Attend all board meetings and be fully prepared to participate knowledgeably.
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Question issues until you understand. Don't be reluctant to vote no on a proposal
you don't understand or are uncomfortable about.
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Be a team player and treat your fellow board members with respect.
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Support board decisions even if you disagree. A democracy works by the rule
of the majority. Seek reconsideration in the future if circumstances change.
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Understand the roles of all involved - the board, director, staff, Friends,
patrons, etc.
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Conflicts of interest by any board member are the concern of all members of
the board. A trustee or family member may not receive any gain, tangible or
intangible, in dealing with the library.
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Advocate for the library in every manner possible.
- Support
competitive salaries in order to attract and retain qualified staff.
- Appropriate
compensation is a direct measure of the commitment and respect a community
has for the institution and its staff.
- Understand
and respect the role of the director and support the director's administrative
decisions.
- Always
remember that your job is to provide the highest quality library service possible
for your community.
From
the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State 2005 Edition
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