Trustee Handbook

The GPLS 2016 Trustee Handbook is an overview of the basic information needed by library trustees to be effective board members and library advocates. The library trustee is a part of the decision-making team that oversees the public library, one of the fundamental institutions of our democracy. Thank you for your enthusiasm, preparation and dedication to your community.

• Georgia Public Library Trustee manual – 2016 edition (PDF)

The Appendix of the Trustee Handbook is available online and includes a variety of resources. You’ll find more information on the working of GPLS, background information on library laws and policies, and tools to further your knowledge.

• View the Appendix Contents

Advocacy

• Friends of Georgia Libraries (FOGL)
• United for Libraries Resources (ALA)
• 2015 Advocacy Training handouts
• Public Library Association (PLA) Advocacy Resources

Resource Links

• BoardSource
• Current Look at Georgia’s Public Libraries and GPLS
• Georgia Center for Nonprofits
• Georgia Library Association (GLA)
• United for Libraries Resources for Trustees