Bibliography



Bibliography


The purpose of the Professional Library of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is to provide information on library management to trustees, librarians, government officials, and interested citizens. Each regional library system also has its own lending collection of materials of interest to trustees. The following publications are available for loan from the MBLC. If you would like to borrow this material, please contact:

April Mazza, Reference Library & Trustee/Friends Information Specialist
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
800-952-7403, ext.232 or Email

The Complete Library Trustee Handbook by Sally Gardner Reed and Jillian Kalonick for the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations.  2010 

Fundraising Mistakes that Bedevil all Boards (and Staff Too): a one hour guilde to identifying and overcoming obstacles to your success by Kay Sprinkel Grace. 2004 

Library Board's Practical Guide to Finding the Right Library Director by Detroit Suburban Librarians' Round Table Succession Planning Committee. 2005 

Measuring Board Effectiveness Questionnaire: a tool for strengthening your board by Thomas P. Holland and Myra Blackmon. 2004

The Successful Library Trustee Handbook by Mary Y. Moore. 2nd edition 2010 

Taming the Troublesome Board Member by Katha Kissman. 2006 

Trustee Facts File / Robert P. Doyle and Robert N. Knight, editors.  2004

The Ultimate Board Member's Book: a one hour guide to understanding your role and responsibilities by Kay Sprinkel Grace. 2004
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