Board Training Resources Public library boards have an array of options for training , both live presentations and online options: Cooperative Directors will train boards on a variety of topics. Shirley Bruursema, an experienced trustee from Kent District Library and an amazing board consultant trains many boards. Myself, Clare Membiela from the Library of Michigan trains boards on a variety of topics, and has a monthly webinar on topics of interest to boards and directors. Many Library law attorneys will conduct board training, for example, I know Anne Seurynck does. Digital, On-Demand Options: Niche Academy - There are many modules pertinent to boards. https://my.nicheacademy.com/staffskills WebJunction - Also has a wide variety of useful presentations ready to go http://www.webjunction.org/ United for Libraries - Division of ALA focused on Boards, FriendsGgroups and Foundations. This option also requires registration, but it contains courses, webinars, and many more valuable resources specifically for library boards. Membership for all libraries paid for by Library of Michigan using LSTA funds http://www.ala.org/united/ Library of Michigan Continuing Education Opportunities https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/0,9327,7-381-88855_89737-463693--... Michigan Library Association Educational Sessions https://www.milibraries.org/upcoming-events I hope this is helpful! Take Care! Clare Clare D. Membiela, MLS, J.D. Library Law Consultant Library of Michigan MembielaC@michigan.gov<mailto: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. Are you a library front line staffer? Join me in becoming an eResources expert by completing the MeL Maven Badge<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7CMembielaC%40michigan.gov%7C174a7e07f4ba47be4b4908d97d0766e2%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637678293000709329%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=%2B6mSB%2BmboX80nXnIZ%2BH7ykHvrzCeiuAEBicH8Snto%2BA%3D&reserved=0> From: Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org> On Behalf Of Alycia McKowen via Michlib-l Sent: Friday, February 18, 2022 11:09 AM To: michlib-l@mail.mcls.org Subject: [Michlib-l] Seeking Board Development Speaker Recommendations CAUTION: This is an External email. Please send suspicious emails to abuse@michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> Good Morning, My board is looking for a speaker for a 1/2 day for board development and understanding their role in relation to the library director-bonus points if they worked with small, rural libraries. If anyone has any recommendations, please le me know. Thank you, Alycia McKowen Library Director St. Ignace Public Library 110 W Spruce St, St. Ignace, MI 49781 www.stignacelibrary.org<http://www.stignacelibrary.org> P: 906-643-8318 E: amckowen@stignacelibrary.org<mailto:amckowen@stignacelibrary.org>