Trustee Resources

The library trustee is not just the caretaker of buildings and books but the preserver of the community's testament of its own culture and of its intellectual aspirations.          

 F. William Summers The Library Trustee

The SEMLS staff is always happy to answer any questions or refer trustees to appropriate resources. Feel free to call (877-923-3631) or email Cheryl Bryan or Cindy Roach with your questions.

Resources:

Advocacy Resources

Massachusetts Public Library Trustees Handbook

Becoming A Non-Profit, Tax-Exempt Corporation in Massachusetts

The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA)

Economic Value in Today's Public Library

Job Description Collection

Massachusetts Friends of Libraries

Massachusetts Library Association

Massachusetts Library Trustees Association

Massachusetts Public Library Data

Massachusetts State Ethics Commission

MBLC Planning Information

State Library of Massachusetts

Policy Collection

Public Library Advisory and Technical Assistance Program (MBLC)

USA PATRIOT Act