Jeanne Williams
Public and Tribal Library Consultant
564.233.5998
[email protected]
Research appointments
The Washington State Library appointment system is currently unavailable. To make a research appointment, please call (360) 704-5221.
Trustee Support
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.
Resources for Trustees
- The Resources for Trustees Libguide provides an in-depth discussion of the major issues, laws, and responsibilities that library trustees will need to know about as they guide their libraries.
- Public Library Policies
- Washington Library Friends, Foundations, Trustees & Advocates
- American Library Association—United for Libraries, the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations
Archived Trainings
Previously Recorded Trustee Trainings
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Library Trustees and Boards Topics on Niche Academy
Open Government Training Resources
Municipal Research Services Center
Office of the Attorney General
Open Public Meetings Act
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Open Public Meeting Act Training; Washington Attorney General's Office
Public Records Act
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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).