Effective Trustees Are Citizens Who Have:
• Readiness to devote time and effort to learning about the library in addition to
the statutory duties and responsibilities of the job
• Recognition of the importance of the library as a center of information, culture,
recreation, lifelong learning, and economic development in the community
• Willingness to become knowledgeable in areas of librarianship that include
standards, trends, and new developments
• Rapport with the community, including a concerned awareness of diverse social
and economic conditions, needs, and interests of all segments of the public
• Positions of leadership in the community in government, business, education,
finance, law, or related fields
• Initiative and ability to work cooperatively with others
• Sound judgment, a sense of fiscal responsibility, legal understanding, and
political awareness
• Verbal and written communication skills, the ability to relate to the public, and
the availability to represent the library at public functions and meetings
• Willingness to participate with local, state, and national library leaders and
trustees to improve library service on all levels.
To inquire about being a Trustee please email [email protected] or [email protected]