Massachusetts Public Library Trustees Handbook

Position Description for Public Library Trustees
	Chapter 1. Becoming a Trustee

Position Description for Public Library Trustees

Job Title:	Library Board member
Accountable to:	The taxpayers and the people served by the library
Responsibilities:	Responsible for working with other board members to oversee the library, establishing policy and plans, determining the final budget and conducting public relations
Duties:	Attends and participates in all board meetings Reads board meeting minutes and other materials sent out before the board meeting Becomes informed about all phases of library operation Serves on committees as assigned by board chair Lends expertise and leadership to the board for the good of the library Actively participates in activities and workshops Helps to secure adequate municipal funding for the library Participates in fundraising activities Visits the library often
Qualifications:	Appreciation of the library and a desire to provide the best possible library service for the community Willingness to be a team player
Skills and Abilities:	Ability to work with people
Ability to plan:	Ability to put aside personal preferences for the greater good of the library.


Chapter 1. Becoming a Trustee		Selection and Appointment