Trustees

Trustees in Virginia  |  United for Libraries – Statewide Membership  |  Additional Resources  |  Request a Handbook

Trustees in Virginia:

• • Virginia Public Libraries Trustee Handbooks – Comprehensive look into Trustee roles and responsibilities
    • • Governing Boards
      • Advisory Boards
      • Request a physical copy of either one of the Board Handbooks with this Form
  • Planning for Library Excellence: Standards for Virginia Public Libraries  |  Preface
    • • Updated in 2021, these serve as benchmarks for direction and aspiration for Virginia public libraries
      • Checklists for each of the 16 Standards section – download and use to assist you in your library’s assessment
  • Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) for Library Boards
    • • Recording of a training session with the Executive Director of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council (2 hours)

United for Libraries – Statewide Membership:

• • United for Libraries is a division of the American Library Association dedicated to the advancement of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends Groups, and Foundations.  The Statewide Membership provides all Virginia libraries with a wealth of training and educational resources.

Additional Resources:

• • Trustee Development Resources
    • • A LDND pathfinder covering a variety of topics relevant to trustee education
  • Getting on Board: Tools for Board Development & Assessment
    • • A set of YouTube videos covering a variety of topics relevant to trustees
  • United for Libraries
    • • Division of the American Library Association devoted to library trustees, advocates, friends, and foundations
  • Advocacy – Public Library Association
    • • Resources to assist public libraries with advocacy and legislative issues
  • Library Space Planning
    • • 2020 document developed by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners

If you are interested in planning training for your board, please contact Reagen Thalacker, Public Library Consultant at 804-692-3563 or reagen.thalacker@lva.virginia.gov