Each library director will receive a copy of the packet of materials and enough copies to distribute to each of their 2012 trustees.   If you want an electronic copy to download to your computer or digital device, try downloading this file: GettingonBoardDownloadedPDF

Each library location with a board of directors will receive a DVD copy of the supplementary videos.  You can also see them all online on this YouTube channel.

Take a look at this document for more information and some sample discussion questions that may be useful to start a great conversation to further the growth and development of the board of trustees for your library: GettingOnBoardDVDDiscussionQuestionsandNotes

Please contact your district consultant to chat about plans for using these materials and to schedule a visit by the consultant to a board meeting.

Soon, there will also be copies available in the professional collection.

Registration:  Register online here or just let your Library Director know you plan to attend so we can have an accurate count for the meal.

Who should attend:  Library trustees and directors from each of the four Perry County libraries are the primary audience.  Other interested staff are also invited.  Our goal is to have a minimum of 4 trustees from each library in attendance—but more would be even better!

When:  February 7, 2012.   The event begins at 6p.m. with dinner and will be completed at 8:30.   Drop in whenever you can make it!   (If the weather is inclement, check with your library director or view the PeCoInfo website for updates to our plans.  A tentative snow date is scheduled for Feb. 21.)

Where:  Espresso Yourself  (Dinner will be soup, wrap, drink, and dessert.)  8 South 2nd Street, Newport, PA 17074

What and Why: 

At this gathering of library leaders throughout Perry County, we will:

• Get to know each other, share ideas, and celebrate the success of cooperation between our libraries. 
• Watch parts of a newly released DVD from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries called “Getting on Board”
• Review orientation materials that help library trustees further understand the board’s responsibilities.
• Complete worksheets and activities that are custom designed to help your libraries plan for a great future.
• Ask and answer questions to further the development of our libraries.

All trustees will receive a binder of materials with the “Getting on Board!: Tools for Board Development and Assessment”.   The binders will be packed with detailed information, some of it customized for Perry County.

Cost: FREE for all trustees and staff to attend.   This event is supported with continuing education funds by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

If you have questions, feel free to contact me or ask your library director.

Tentative Agenda to be confirmed by Perry County Library Directors.

Here’s a link to another article: Article at Lancasteronline.com

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

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.

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.