Library Board Duties & Responsibilities RITE END TRUET? SNITâ– LIBRARY BOARD
DUTIES END RESPONSIBILITIES
1 . To make certain that the library prepares a
satisfactory plan with goals, objectives,
priorities, programs, and activities and to
participate in the drafting and continual review
of the plan.
2. To assure the general efficiency and progress of
the library
3. To maintain good relations with local governments
and secure the interest of the library in the
overall governmental organization and financial
structure and in local planning and improvements.
4 . To weigh financial needs in relation to goals and
objectives and to see that these needs are
convincingly presented to the public and to the
appropriating authorities .
5 . To understand the functions of a library director
giving that employee a free hand in administrative
matters, lend support, and help overcome
weaknesses, if any become evident.
6 . To consider , formulate, and decide on policies, as
initiated and presented by the library director .
7 . To understand the functions and qualifications of
the staff at its different levels, supporting the
library director in finding and appointing a staff
of high quality and in securing an adequate salary
scale.
8 . To keep in touch with the organization and
activities of the library and to measure results
in services, costs, and reader satisfaction.
9. To enlarge public and official understanding of
the library and its purposes, problems and
progress
10. To understand, question, and advise on matters
that affect public relations, such as services to
readers , finances, operating costs, and staff
welfare, and to place on r:c_ crd its decisions on
such matters.
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