Training Materials

Materials for Nioga Trustees

Downloadable Forms & Guides

OATH  OF  OFFICE

Public library trustees are considered public officers and must therefore take and file an oath of office.  A sample form can be downloaded HERE.

CONFLICT  OF  INTEREST  AND  ETHICS  STATEMENT

Board members should review a Conflict of Interest Statement and an Ethics Statement annually.   The Conflict of Interest Statement should be signed by each trustee and kept on file at the Library.  Find sample forms HERE.

SELF-ASSURANCE  FORM

Use this trustee training self-assurance form if a certificate of completion is not available from the approved education activity provider.  Download the form HERE.

TRUSTEE TRAINING ACTIVITIES RECORD
This form helps board presidents track required training for board members.  Download the form HERE.
PUBLIC LIBRARY COLLECTION POLICY
A template and guide for Nioga Libraries.   Authored by Stephanie A. Adams, Esq.  Download the form HERE
 
DIRECTOR/TRUSTEE QUIZ
The board's role is to govern the library.  The director's role is to manage the library.  Click HERE to take a quiz and see how familiar you are with your role.  Click HERE for the answer key.

 

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