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Complete Handbook (PDF, 37.5 MB)
Each segment of the handbook can be downloaded individually in PDF format below:
- Cover (117 MB)
- Table of Contents (159 KB)
- Introduction (189 KB)
- Chapter 1: What is a Library? (1.13 MB)
- Chapter 2: The Library’s Legal Basis of Operation (715 KB)
- Chapter 3: Relevant Laws and Regulations for Libraries (1.43 MB)
- Chapter 4: Library Standards (388 KB)
- Chapter 5: Types of Library Boards (704 KB)
- Chapter 6: Essential Board Governance Documents (2.41 MB)
- Chapter 7: Effective Board Meetings and Trustee Participation (1.63 MB)
- Chapter 8: Trustee Job Description (1.36 MB)
- Chapter 9: New Trustee Orientation and Board Development (1.15 MB)
- Chapter 10: Who Runs the Library? (2.63 MB)
- Chapter 11: Hiring and Evaluating a Library Director (2.06 MB)
- Chapter 12: Developing Essential Library Policies (1.62 MB)
- Chapter 13: Planning for the Library’s Future (1.29 MB)
- Chapter 14: Developing the Library Budget (1.14 MB)
- Chapter 15: Managing the Library’s Money (1.46 MB)
- Chapter 16: Library Advocacy (676 KB)
- Chapter 17: Library Building/Renovation Projects (1.71 MB)
- Appendix (2.09 MB)
