July-August 2025 Trustee Newsletter
Every other month, we send an e-newsletter so trustees can stay up-to-date on key issues affecting their libraries. You’ll also find information on upcoming trainings and workshops as well as highlights on important sections of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State.
The Finger Lakes Library System is a rich resource for libraries and boards, providing guidance on policy writing, strategic planning, director evaluation, budget and financial reviews, referendum planning, advocacy, and more. Visit our Trustee Resources page for more information. If you or your board need help with any of these or other matters please reach out to us at 607-273-4074.
Thank you for your commitment to your community and your library.
Upcoming Sessions
- July 15, 2025 5:00-6:30PM – Trustee Handbook Book Club: Recruiting & Retaining Quality Staff | REGISTER
- November 18, 2025 5:00-6:30PM – Trustee Handbook Book Club – Next Level Trusteeship: Building an Effective and Impactful Board Culture | REGISTER
Trustees may access an Archive of Mid-Hudson Library System recordings of their Trustee Handbook Book Club. These sessions carry Trustee Education credit and may be completed at your convenience. Access the recordings & instructions here: Mid-Hudson Library System (midhudson.org) Non-MHLS Member Library Trustees will not be issued a MHLS Certificate of Attendance but can use the Self-Assurance Reporting Form found on the NYS Division of Library Development’s web site.
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