Attends all board meetings and
participates appropriately
- prepares for board meetings by reading board
minutes and other materials sent out before the
board meeting
- serves on committees as assigned by board chair
- lends expertise and leadership to the board for
the good of the library
Establishes clear by-laws which outline operating
procedures
Establishes library policies and reviews them on an
annual basis, updating as needed
Strives for adequate funding levels for library
operations and maintains a clear picture of the
library's financial situation
- assists in budget preparation
- represents the library at local budget hearings
- requests funding from outside sources when
necessary
- regularly reviews financial reports of current
income and expenses
Becomes informed about the services offered by the
library and promotes these services in the community
- establishes an ongoing public relations program
- cooperates in the creation and presentation of
an annual report to the governing body and the
public
Encourages ongoing strategic planning
Employs a competent library director (if within the
purview of the Board) who is responsible for the daily
operation of the library
Regularly evaluates the performance of the library
director, taking action if appropriate
Adheres to the Nebraska Public Meetings Laws
Supports basic library tenets such as: Intellectual
Freedom, Freedom to Read, Confidentiality of Patron
Records, Library Bill of Rights, and the Public's Right
to Information
Actively participates in library related workshops and
activities leading toward Nebraska Library Commission
Board certification
Becomes aware of local, state and federal library laws
and issues, taking action when appropriate
- participates in Library Legislative Day
- contacts local and state elected officials as
needed
Abides by majority decisions reached by the Board and
publicly supports these decisions
Follows the established chain of command for effecting
change, working through the library director
Reviews and signs significant or costly contracts if
appropriate
Keeps up with current library trends and practices
through:
- reading the literature
- attending professional meetings
- visiting other libraries
- talking to trustees from other libraries
Regularly evaluates the board's actions using
standard tools available from the Nebraska Library
Commission or the Nebraska Library Association. |