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There are a number of resources to support you during your tenure as a library board Trustee. In addition to the recordings linked below, we invite you to ask questions or seek clarifications during Trustee Education sessions presented live/online by members of the RCLS Team. The RCLS calendar may be accessed here: Calendar – Ramapo Catskill Library System (rcls.org) to sign up for Trustee Education sessions (credit hours will be listed within the description for each session).
Duties & Responsibilities (October 19, 2021) | Recording Available Here
Preparation:
1) Read the section of the Trustee Handbook on Duties & Responsibilities
2) Thoughts to consider before watching the webinar recording:
3) Watch the Duties & Responsibilities recording.
4) Review the program using the Duties & Responsibilities Post-Session Toolkit.
Library Board Meetings (November 16, 2021) | Recording Available Here
Preparation:
1) Read the section of the Trustee Handbook on Library Board Meetings.
2) Thoughts to consider before the watching the webinar recording:
3) Watch the Library Board Meetings recording.
4) Review the program using the Library Board Meetings Post-Session Toolkit.