Libraries that cultivate a culture of learning encourage their staff to participate in continuing education. But shouldn't this learning culture also extend to library boards? At the State Library of Iowa, we say yes! Trustees can and should play a key role in fostering a culture of learning at their libraries—beginning with themselves. When library boards embrace a learning culture, they become more receptive to supporting continuing education, in policy, planning, and budgeting. This webinar presents ideas for growing board learning into a blossoming culture that motivates board members to see education and training as a natural part of their trusteeship.

This webinar is hosted in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries.

Presented by: Bonnie McKewon, Consultant, State Library of Iowa, Northwest District

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• Association for Rural & Small Libraries
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  • State Library of Iowa, Public Library Standards (pdf)
  • Iowa Library Trustees Handbook and Library Board Assessments
  • Boards That Make a Difference, by John Carver
    
  • Expect More: Demanding Better Libraries For Today’s Complex World, by R. David Lankes
    
  • Tennessee Public Library Trustee Resources including Trustee Certification Program