Trustee Workshops
Trustee Workshops are intended for Pioneer Library System member library trustees and directors. Please register with the links provided under the program descriptions. If you would like a Trustee Workshop on a specific topic or if you are interested in hosting a Trustee Workshop at your library, email Ron Kirsop (rkirsop@pls-net.org). Additional workshops will be added, so check back for new dates, times, and topics.- Trustee Workshops
- Trustee Workshop Page
- Strategic Planning - September 10, 2020
- Running Effective Board Meetings - July 22, 2020
- Project Management for Library Committees - July 30, 2020
- Roles & Responsibilities for New Library Trustees - September 1, 2020
- Board President Meetup - June 15, 2020
- Responsibilities of Board Officers - June 15, 2020
- Roles & Responsibilities for New Library Trustees - April 23, 2020
- Updates to Minimum Standards - May 7, 2020
- Public Library Financial Oversight - May 19, 2020
- Construction Grant Informational Meeting - March 5, 2020
- Running Effective Board Meetings - March 18, 2020
2021 Workshops Coming Soon
We are currently working on our 2021 Trustee Workshop schedule.Trustee Workshop Page
Strategic Planning - September 10, 2020
Thursday, September 10, 2020, 6:00 pm via GoToMeeting Discussion points:- Flexible Strategic Planning options for your library
- Strategic Planning compliance for Minimum Standards
- How to use the PLS planning template
Board President Meetup - August 20, 2020
Thursday, August 20, 2020, 4:30 pm via GoToMeeting Prior to the Running Effective Board Meetings workshop on Monday, June 15, Board Presidents are invited to this casual meetup to discuss topics related to their board and libraries. Facilitator: Christine Ryan, Board President, Pioneer Library SystemRunning Effective Board Meetings - July 22, 2020
Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 6:00 pm via GoToMeeting Discussion points:- Best practices for running board meetings
- Designing agendas
- Facilitating open discussions
- Handling public comments
- Complying with Open Meetings Law
- Using committees effectively
- Other topics related to meetings
Project Management for Library Committees - July 30, 2020
Thursday, July 30, 2020, at 6:00 pm via GoToMeeting Discussion points:- Reviewing the committee structure at your library
- Projects that board committees should be focusing on
- Using project management techniques to organize manageable projects for board committees
Roles & Responsibilities for New Library Trustees - September 1, 2020
Tuesday, September 1, 2020, 6:00 pm via GoToMeeting Discussion points:- Duties of Library Trustees in New York
- Differences in Responsibilities of the Board and Library Director
- Collective Authority
- Basics of Open Meetings Law
Board President Meetup - June 15, 2020
Monday, June 15, 2020, 4:30 pm via GoToMeeting Prior to the Roles and Responsibilities of Board Officers workshop on Monday, June 15, Board Presidents are invited to this casual meetup to discuss topics related to their board and libraries. Facilitator: Christine Ryan, Board President, Pioneer Library System Click here to register.Responsibilities of Board Officers - June 15, 2020
Monday, June 15, 2020, 6:00 pm via GoToMeeting Discussion points:- Duties of each board officer
- How to look at the "big picture" of your library
- Using committees effectively
- The role the CEO plays in relationship to your board
Roles & Responsibilities for New Library Trustees - April 23, 2020
Thursday, April 23, 2020, 6:00 pm on GoToMeeting (log-in details below) Discussion points:- Duties of Library Trustees in New York
- Differences in Responsibilities of the Board and Library Director
- Collective Authority
- Basics of Open Meetings Law
Updates to Minimum Standards - May 7, 2020
Thursday, May 7, 2020, 6:00 pm on GoToMeetingDiscussion points:
- Updates to Public Library Minimum Standards
- Requirements for Library Websites
- Template Suggestions for Long-Range Plans
- Committee Recommendations for Policies
Public Library Financial Oversight - May 19, 2020
Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 6:00 pm on GoToMeeting (log-in details below) Discussion points:- The financial review process
- Critical laws
- OSC audits
- Governing library assets
Construction Grant Informational Meeting - March 5, 2020
Thursday, March 5, 2020, 3:30 pm at Pioneer Library System, 2557 State Route 21, Canandaigua, NY 14424 Discussion points:- How to apply for a NYS Public Library Construction Grant
- Application timeline and important deadlines
- Application requirements
- Intent to Apply
Running Effective Board Meetings - March 18, 2020
Wednesday, March 18, 2020, 6:00 pm, Online Access Only Discussion points:- Best practices for running board meetings
- Designing agendas
- Facilitating open discussions
- Handling public comments
- Complying with Open Meetings Law
- Using committees effectively
- Other topics related to meetings
Wed, Mar 18, 2020 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM (EDT)
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