Who's in Charge? Roles and Responsibilities of Library Trustees
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She has 25 years experience in public libraries in Georgia, includ ing twelve years as director of two multi-county library systems. She is the author of the Georgia public library trustee manual, Tools for Trustees. Lyn has a Masters in Librarianship from Emory University, and will complete her Specialist's degree at FSU in December. Lyn lives in Dahlonega with her husband and cat.
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Date: October 26, 2010 Time: 5:30-8:30 pm Location: Chattooga County Public Library; 360 Farrar Dr, Summerville, GA Cost: No charge for the workshop. Optional: At 5:15, a light dinner (deli tray and beverages) will be available for $5.00, payable at the door. Registration: Library directors - please submit names of attendees (noting the dinner option) to Pat Carterette. Registration is limited to 36. Registration deadline: Friday, October 22 |
Lyn Hopper is the owner of Lyn Hopper Consulting, and served most recently as Assistant State Librarian for Library Development at Georgia Public Library Service.
Who's in charge? You are! Learn about your five most important responsibilities as a library board member including ways to avoid liability risk and how to gain the support you need for your library system. Attendees will come away with a better understanding of Georgia libraries as well as a better understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
Topics covered include:
- - Georgia's library systems and boards
- - Five basic areas of board responsibility
- - Tips for reducing risk of liability
- - Managing relationships with the director, staff, funders, community and fellow board members
This workshop is brought to you by the Georgia Public Library Service, a Unit of the University System of Georgia
