Library Boards
Board Members’ Handbook
The Wyoming State Library has developed the Library Board Members’ Handbook to guide you through your role, the responsibilities you carry, the issues you face and the resources available to you as a Wyoming Library Board Member.
Board Members’ Handbook
In addition to this handbook, the Wyoming State Library can offer help to you and your library in the form of additional resources, training and consulting on any of the topics in this guide, or any other issues you may face.
Please do not hesitate to call or email our Library Development Office if we may assist you. A toll-free number (1-800-264-1281) is available for your use to discuss issues and policies, request presentations or seek board training.
Training Calendar
The Wyoming State Library curates a list of free, online, continuing education events (including live webinars and virtual conferences) for all Wyoming libraries to use for professional development.
In addition to the many live opportunities in our training calendar, each month we try to pick some useful and relevant videos that you can watch “At Your Leisure.”
Supplementary Materials & Links
Wyoming State Library
Library Trustee Resources
Other States’ Handbooks
- Connecticut
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Maryland
- New Hampshire
- Pennsylvania
- Utah
- Vermont
- Washington Library Trustee Wiki
Policy Resources
Planning
- Strategic Planning for Libraries LibGuide (Massachusetts Library System)
- Space Planning
- Technology Planning
Board Evaluation
- Poudre River Public Library District Board Self-Evaluation
- Board Self-Evaluation Questionnaire
- Surrey Public Library Board Self Evaluation
- Board skills matrix samples
- Board profile worksheet
Library and Community Data
Training
- Wyoming Libraries Training Calendar
- WSL’s GoWYLD Academy
- McMurry Grants to Individuals
- Wyoming Library Leadership Institute
Legal
- Wyoming Library Laws
- Wyoming Public Meetings Act summary
- Guidelines for law enforcement inquiries from ALA/OIF
Personnel
- A Library Board’s Practical Guide to Finding the Right Library Director
- Mid-Hudson Library System (NY) Director Evaluation
- Wyoming Statute TITLE 27 – LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT in the Wyoming State Statutes