Trustees
Board Orientation
Public Library Board Trustee Manual
This manual outlines the responsibilities of a library board trustee, providing a range of resources to help you in your role. It’s broken into sections covering key topics you may encounter, and we encourage you to review it at a pace that works for you. Your understanding of your role and how your public library operates will help enhance its effectiveness, boost its visibility, and support its future as an essential community partner and trusted resource for community members.
Leadership by Design
Template for a Great Board Orientation
Developing a Recruitment Plan
General Resources for Boards
BoardSource
BoardSource is a national organization working to strengthen non profit board leadership.
Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)
PANO is the statewide membership organization serving and advancing the nonprofit sector through advocacy, collaboration, education and other services in order to improve the overall quality of life in Pennsylvania. The Standards for Excellence offers tools and resources to empower Community Benefit Organizations (nonprofits) to meet the highest standards of nonprofit governance, management and operations.
National Council of Nonprofits
National Council of Nonprofits curates tools, resources and samples for nonprofits.