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a publication of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Elia D. Marnik,
Edward L. Bertorelli,
John Arnold,
Deborah Hill Bornheimer
Walter L. Cameron, Jr.
Robert D. Hall, Jr.
John E. Henderson
Joseph S. Hopkins
Keith Michael Fiels
Maureen J. Killoran,
Brian Donoghue,
Elizabeth Marcus Wolfe,
Sharon Zitser,
Copyright &#copy; October 2000 Published by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Boston, MA
Preparation of this handbook was supported in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. However, the opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of that agency, and no official endorsement by the agency should be inferred.
The Massachusetts Public Library Trustees Handbook, published in October 2000, is made possible by the efforts, support, and information provided by many committed trustees and librarians. Special thanks and appreciation are extended to:
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The Commissioners, Director, and staff of the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
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Past members of the Trustee Handbook Revision Committee, including Commissioners Robert Hall and Lori Stalteri
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Writers and editors of the Masssachusetts Library Trustees Handbook, revised October 1988, with special thanks to Marcia Shannon
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The writers and editors of other states' trustee manuals, many of whose ideas were adapted for the Massachusetts handbook, including California, Idaho, and Virginia, and the American Library Association.
Direct inquiries concerning the Handbook to:
Public Library Advisory Unit
Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
98 North Beacon St., Suite 401
Boston, MA 02144
(617)725-1860
(800)952-7403 ( in state )
Table of Contents
- Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners - Commissioners' Message
- Massachusetts Library Trustees Association
- Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners - Preface
- Trustee Handbook Revision Committee
- 1. Becoming a Trustee
- 2. Board Organization
- 3. Legal Responsibilities
- 4. Policy Making
- 5. Planning
- 6. Library Personnel
- 7. Budgeting and Financial Management
- 8. Fundraising
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- Supplemental Public Library Funding: MBLC Policy Statement
- Public Library Trust Funds: MBLC Policy Statement
- Establishing a Public Trust or Foundation
- Selected Fundraising Terms
- Donors
- Friends of Libraries
- Fundraising Committee Responsibilities
- Hiring a Fundraising Consultant
- Bond Issues and Overrides
- Nonprofit Incorporation
- 9. Advocacy
- 10. Friends and Volunteers
- 11. Technology
- 12. Construction and Renovation
- 13. Massachusetts Public Library Service
- 14. Continuing Education/Library Associations
- A. ALA Library Bill of Rights
- B. Freedom to Read Statement
- C. State Aid to Public Libraries Summaries - Director Personnel Requirements
- D. State Aid to Public Libraries Summaries - Minimum Standards
- E. MBLC Policy on Public Library and School Library Cooperation
- F. Regional Library Systems map
- G. Automated Resource Sharing Networks map
- H. MBLC Fact Sheets
- Glossary of Terms
- Bibliography
- Index
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