- October Trustee Circle: Discussion Starters on Policy-Making
Wednesday, October 16, 7:00-8:30pmJoin fellow trustees in this collaborative session to spark meaningful conversations about library policy-making. We’ll explore aspects of developing, reviewing, and implementing policies that reflect your library’s mission and community needs. This informal, peer-driven dialogue is an opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, and gain fresh perspectives on effective policy-making.
- Library Governance Series: Financial Best Practices with Accountant Susan Lucato
Wednesday, October 23, 6:00-7:30pm
Increase your knowledge regarding financial responsibilities and best practices. Trustees, library directors and senior staff will all benefit from the information provided in this seminar. Practical resources you can immediately implement will be provided. Leave this workshop feeling confident and informed as you navigate your library’s financial responsibilities.
Workshop topics include: Relevant sections of the Library Act • Overview and description of the key information presented on financial statements • Roles and responsibilities of the board and library director as they relate to financial management • Privacy Issues • CRA and common audit issues.
There will be time for questions from participants so bring your questions.
- Library Governance Series: Board Succession and Recruitment
Tuesday, November 5, 6:00-7:30pm
To maintain a committed team of qualified directors is one of the board’s biggest challenges. In this workshop, you will learn to move beyond recruiting the average applicant by creating a strategic framework to identify, recruit, engage, and develop the talents of current and future board members.
By the end of this workshop participants will be able to: Identify board member competencies and attributes required for their public library board to succeed. • Recognize the importance of diversity in building an effective board. •Develop processes to recruit, onboard, and develop board members.
Workshop topics include: Planning for strategic board recruitment • Tools and practices for recruiting diverse board members • Succession planning
- Trustee Circle: Using the Governance Workbook
Thursday, November 14, 7:00-8:30pm
We’ll be walking through the BCLTA website and how you can best use the new and existing digital resources. This meet-up is also an open-ended opportunity for trustees to connect with each other, share resources, ask questions, and engage in meaningful discussions on learning development for trustees.
- Library Governance Series: Financial Processes with Accountant Susan Lucato
Wednesday, November 20, 6:00-7:30pm
If you’re responsible for the preparation and/or review of financial information and you’re seeking to bolster your internal financial management processes, this seminar is for you. Explore key financial responsibilities and learn practical tips for monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial tasks.
Workshop topics include: internal financial reports vs. external financial statements • budgeting systems and best practices • monthly, quarterly, and annual tasks • reviewing financial reports • fraud prevention and error detection
You will receive Word template documents to help implement the practical tools presented in this seminar. There will be time to discuss your questions.
- December Trustee Circle: Identifying Board Recruitment Gaps
Tuesday, December 3, 7:00-8:30pm
Join fellow trustees in this collaborative session to spark meaningful conversations about board recruitment and succession. We’ll explore aspects of developing, reviewing, and implementing effective recruitment strategies and onboarding policies. This is an informal, peer-driven dialogue that will provide you an opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, and gain fresh perspectives.
