Hello!

The Library of Michigan has scheduled Library Trustee Training webinars.

These are FREE live webinars designed to provide a basic introduction to the duties, responsibilities of a Michigan Library Trustee, as well as an overview of the establishment, funding and general governance of a Michigan public library.

The Training is in two parts:

Trustee Training 101 - The Basics -

02/23/2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET Free

Webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins. CLICK LINK BELOW TO REGISTER - https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=10833&

Trustees are integral to the governance and operations of Michigan public libraries, but many trustees are citizen volunteers with little experience in the industry of public libraries or public administration. This session provides an introduction to public library governance and local government administration that will help trustees understand their responsibilities, duties and roles as members of the legally responsible body for their public library.

Trustee Training 102 - Advanced Trustees
Registration -

03/02/2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET Free

Webinar link will be emailed to registrants the day before the webinar begins. CLICK LINK BELOW TO REGISTER -  https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=10838&

Once a library trustee understands their responsibilities and duties as those duties pertain to their library's establishment type, the next step is an understanding of how the library’s government entity status affects the performance of those duties. This session will introduce elements of public finance, FOIA, Open Meetings Act and the intricacies of the Board/ Library Director relationship.

Participants may attend one or both sessions.

The sessions will be recorded and available for later viewing

Thanks!

Clare

Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D.

Library Law Consultant

Library of Michigan

MembielaC@michigan.gov

517-335-8132

The research and resources above are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem.

“the State may not, consistently with the spirit of the First Amendment, contract the spectrum of available knowledge.” Griswold v. Connecticut, 381 U.S. 479, 482 (1965).

Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote.