Category: Trustees    

Open the attached document to see a document recently updated by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries staff that explains each standard for state aid and connects the standard to the specific citation in PA Code.
Look for basic and excellence standards for your independent local library, system, system member library, branch, bookmobile, or district library center.
State Aid Standards Tables Revised 02-2010
Just the facts from the Code.

Libraries who do not meet state aid standards for a specific reason can apply for a waiver.

The district has purchased attendance at this webinar.
If you or one of your trustees is interested in watching/listening in a group, contact me so I can reserve a location.
If no more than 3 people are interested, it will be hosted at ADM in Carrie’s office.
Note: Our registration provides one connection – and we can invite an unlimited number of individuals to participate with us! Take advantage.

Watching this webinar entitles you to 1.5 hours of CE.

Get Rid of Your Nominating Committee (Webinar)
Wed. Jan 06, 2010 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Event Type: Webinar
Description: Get Rid of Your Nominating Committee (Webinar)
Most boards can benefit by rethinking the way they recruit board members. In this webinar, we will discuss why nominating committees usually don’t work and an alternative that can assure a better way to identify, cultivate, recruit and retain board members that are committed to the mission of the organization, understand their role as a Board members and are willing to help the organization meet its goals, especially in the area of fundraising.

Learning Objectives:
• List the roles of board members
• Develop a plan to analyze strengths and weaknesses of participant’s board
• List items that should be included in profile for prospective board members

Agenda:
• Why Nominating Committees Don’t Work
• How Do We Recruit Board Members?
• Evaluating the Board
• Recruiting Board Members

This webinar is a live presentation delivered to you through a combination of a visual portion over the Internet and an audio portion delivered over the telephone.

PA is creating some library training dvds primarily for the aim of trustee training.
If you’re a ham in front of a camera or know someone who would enjoy the opportunity, use this form to nominate them: Form for DVD Participation1Form for DVD Participation

Trustees and Friends are invited to attend the a two-day training workshop, free of charge. The institute is designed to give Trustees and Friends of PA’s public libraries education on topics that will increase their effectiveness as library leaders and supporters.

The theme this year is “Trustees and Friends Together: Using Best Practices for Better Libraries.” The event will have a top-notch group of presenters in Grantville on April 24 & 25 at the Harrisburg/Hershey Holiday Inn.

See a copy of the agenda for the day here: 2009-institute-agenda

Registration this year is online only. You must have an email address to register.
Please go to the following link to register.
Checkin.asp?EventId=691668

Tips for registering online:
*Keep scrolling down to hit the “continue” button at the bottom of each page until you have completed the resistration.
*When you have completed the form, you will get a confirmation email.
*The cost of double lodging is provided for trustees and friends who feel they would like to stay at the conference facility. When you register, please be ready to suggest a roommate or one will be selected for you.