Knowledge Base: Library Policies

BACKGROUND

It is the primary responsibility of the Board Member to work towards the betterment of the Library and the community.  To achieve this goal in an ever-changing environment of needs and services, the Board Member must stay informed of current trends and be consistently upgrading skills through a continuing education program.  A continuing education program for the Board Members should be both beneficial to the Library and satisfying for the Board Member.

POLICY

It is the intent of the Town of Bruderheim Library Board to provide opportunities for growth for Board Members and to encourage members to participate in a continuing education program.

GUIDELINES

1. The Town of Bruderheim Library Board members will be required to read and familiarize themselves with the Libraries Act and the Bruderheim Municipal Library bylaw policies.
2. The Town of Bruderheim Library Board will attempt to make its educational requirements known to coordinators of other programs such as the Further Education Council.
3. The Town of Bruderheim Library Board is interested in what is happening in other libraries in Alberta as well as what is happening at the provincial level.  Therefore, members will strive to keep informed through reading association newsletters and publications.
4. An opportunity to read publications of library associations and regional library boards will also be provided.
5. The Town of Bruderheim Library Board will provide an opportunity for Board Members to become involved in workshops, seminars and conferences related to library issues.
6. The Town of Bruderheim Library Board will attempt to have at least two representatives each year at the annual meeting of the Alberta Library Trustees Association.

PROCEDURES

1. Publications and newsletters shall be available on-line to the Board Members and the Library Manager.
2. The Chairman of the Town of Bruderheim Library Board shall bring relevant programs, seminars or conferences likely to be of interest to the Board Members to the attention of the Board.  These may include seminars or workshops sponsored by the other community service groups or those by library associations or government departments.
3. With prior approval of the Boards, expenses will be paid for attendance at workshops, seminars and conferences.
4. For submitting claims see A-3 Expenses Board Members.