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Helpful Resources

Checklist for Writing Policies and ByLaws
A checklist to help write policies and bylaws that meet all of your library needs.
Kansas Public Library Handbook
Library Director
Policies & ByLaws
Public Relations
Recommended Policies
Records Retention
Video and Handouts from Tuesdays with CKLS: What Documents to Keep webinar.
Values, Missions, Visions, & Planning
What is a Library?
Grant Sources and Foundations
Emergency Planning Resources

CKLS Trustee Resources & Forms

New Trustee Orientation

2024 System Plan
County Commission Appointees
Evaluating Library Directors
Learn how to give your library director an evaluation, what pitfalls to avoid, and sample evaluations (Google Folder).
Library Trustee Update Form
Please fill out this form with only your Board President's information. We need this information in case of an emergency. We are no longer required by the state to collect every board members information.
New Trustee Application
For those wishing to become a new board member, they should submit an application to the city office.
Printable Library Trustee Update Form
Trustee Job Description
This description of what it takes to be a library trustee will help when recruiting new board members.
What do you know about your library?

Kansas Library Association Memberships

How to Join KLA

Online at the KLA store

Welcome

Welcome to the Central Kansas Library System
Trustee Training Resource Guide

The information and tools found here will help trustees in their roles on the public library board. This resource is one that evolves with time. If you have suggestions for additional material or topics to include, please contact me. -- Liz Dukelow

Trustee Training Tips

Trustee Tip Sheets

Essential Trustee Training Documents

CKLS Trustee Resource Guide
Kansas Public Library Trustee Manual
Kansas Public LIbrary Standards
Annual Library Board Calendar (Sample)
ByLaws for City Public Libraries (Sample)
ByLaws for District Public Libraries
ByLaws for Township Public Libraries (Sample)
Conflict of Interest Statement for Board Members
Consent Agendas
Dictionary of Library Terms (CKLS Version)
Executive Session Motion Template
Executive Sessions--Listed Legal Reasons to move into session
GAAP Waiver
The library board only passes the GAAP waiver, which is a resolution. The waiver must be passed annually. It stays on file at the library and must be mentioned in board minutes.
Loyalty Oath for Board
Policy Review Tips
Raising the Library's Mill Levy
When Forms Must Be Submitted
KS Open Meeting Act (KOMA) & Open Record Act (KORA) Slides from KS Attorney General

Running A Board Meeting

Library Boards should re-adopt Robert's Rules for Small Boards every few years.

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Important Information

If you have watched an archived webinar, fill out the CKLS Online CE Training Verification form for credit toward CKLS System Plan Standards.