Idaho Commission for Libraries

Trustee Newsletters

The Idaho Trustee News is available, upon request, in alternative format for persons with disabilities. The following newsletters are available in a pdf format.

Job Title: Library Trustee

Minimum Qualifications: Must be legally qualified to serve as a board member; must have the time and interest to do the work of a library trustee; must be willing and able to attend all board meetings and assigned committee meetings.

Organizational Information: One of five citizen representatives who together oversee the work of the public library.

Reports to: Public [district] or city council and mayor [city only].

The Trustee, the Director, and the Staff

The responsibilities of trustees can be divided into four general categories:

1. Governance & Policy Making

2. Finance

3. Personnel

4. Service & Community Relations

   
   

Resources for Trustees

• Responsibilities of Boards and Librarians
• Results Oriented Job Description for Trustees
• Idaho Trustee News

Idaho Commission for Libraries Calendar of Events

The ICFL Calendar allows you to find library events, training opportunities, reading programs, and more.