Effective July 1, 2025, the Washington State Library in Tumwater is closed to the public due to a loss of funding. Limited access will be available by appointment only on Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. To request an appointment, please email [email protected].
Library Development staff provide limited consulting in the areas of governance, Washington library law, and library practice. Facilitation and support for community engagement and strategic planning may be available. The below resources are provided for trustees and anyone interested in organization and governance of libraries.
Previously Recorded Trustee Trainings
Library Trustees and Boards Topics on Niche Academy
Municipal Research Services Center
Office of the Attorney General
Open Public Meetings Act
Open Public Meeting Act Training; Washington Attorney General's Office
Public Records Act
Public Records Act Training; Washington Attorney General's Office
Funded in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Funded in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
Jeanne Williams
Public and Tribal Library Consultant
564.233.5998
[email protected]
