Washington State Library closure

Due to loss of funding, the Washington State Library in Tumwater is closed to the public starting July 1, 2025. We will respond to phone and email messages within one week. Learn more about affected services.

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

Archived Trainings

Previously Recorded Trustee Trainings

Open Government Training Resources

Municipal Research Services Center

Office of the Attorney General

Open Public Meetings Act

Public Records Act


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

 

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

 

Contact

Jeanne Williams
Public and Tribal Library Consultant
564.233.5998
[email protected]