Library Law Spotlight: July- Library Board Authority & Duty

07/29/2020 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

Admission

  • Free

Location

Webinar link will be emailed to registered attendees the day before the event.

Summary

Michigan public libraries are generally governed by boards of trustees. Why? What power do they hold? What responsibility? This webinar will discuss the history, purpose, and legal duties of library boards of trustees.

Description

This webinar will discuss the history,purpose, and legal duties of library boards of trustees.
At the end of this presentation, attendees will:
1)Understand the purpose of a board to a public library.
2) Know the authority governing boards have with respect to the library.
3)Know the responsibilities and duties boards are required to uphold and abide by.

Webinar link will be emailed to registered attendees the day before the event.

Instructor: Clare Membiela, Library Law Consultant, Library of Michgan