Trustee Resources

Finger Lakes Library System is available to assist our 33 member library Board of Trustees with guidance and information concerning laws, regulations, governance and best practices for public libraries. For assistance please contact FLLS at (607) 273-4074.

2018 Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State

Sample assistance and presentations for board members include:

• Board of Trustees Orientation
• Hiring a New Director
• Annual Report Questions
• Public Library Statistics
• Strategic Planning and Library Surveys
• Community Outreach
• Library Policies
• Sustainable Funding Options (School District Public Libraries, Special District Public Libraries, and partial ballot vote options)
• Property Tax Cap
• Marketing
• Advocacy

Additional resources for Board of Trustees can be accessed via the following links:

• Regent’s Statement on the Governance Roll of a Trustee or Board Member
• Creating the Future: a 2020 Vision Plan for Library Service in New York State
• Handbook for New Public Library Directors in New York State
• New York State Library Development
• Minimum Public Library Standards
• Minimum Standards Hours and Director’s Education
• United for Libraries: ALA Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations