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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

Library Trustees and Boards Topics on Niche Academy

Open Government Training Resources

Municipal Research Services Center

Open Public Meetings Act Basics

Office of the Attorney General

General Information

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

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Funded in part by the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).