Ep. 208 I'm on the Library's Board, Now What!?

You can now use the survey link below AND text us your feedback via Buzzsprout with this link right here!!Sunshine and Stories Episode 208: I'm on the Library's Board, Now What!?Episode Summary:  Polly Gallagher sits down with trustees Scarlett Ponton, President of Nederland Community Library Board & recipient of the 2025 CAL Outstanding Library Trustee Award, and Jennifer Tibbets, Grand County Library District Trustee, as they reflect on what the role of a library trustee is in a Colorado public library. They reflect on what that first board meeting is like, how to prepare, and what the role of a trustee is and projects to oversee.   Outline 00:00 – Introduction 03:13 – Role of the board 03:58 – Key concerns of the board 07:39 – Board projects 09:22 – Everyone is not an expert 11:34 – Meeting preparation 13:09 – Preparing to be a trustee 15:43 – Asking questions 18:27 – Ongoing professional development 20:21 – Beyond the local 22:24 – Why volunteer for your library board 24:17 – Closing  Resources: Public Library Leadership  (CSL) resource page Colorado Public Library Board & Trustee Handbook Colorado Public Library Standards:           Administration & Governance           Budget & Finance          Community Engagement          Evaluation & Planning Is your library board of trustees seeking in-person trustee training on Governance & Administration, strategic planning support, or other support? The Colorado State Library Leadership Team provides these services and more at no cost to your library! Find out more today.  Contact Polly at [email protected] or (720) 879-1549 Tell us what you think!If you give us a listen, please let us know what you think by completing a short feedback survey for this episode.  CSL projects like this one are funded in part by the Grants to States program administered by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the Colorado State Library, Institute of Museum and Library Services, or the U.S. Government.