This is a message from CTLS-L. Selecting "Reply" will send a message to the entire list. --------------------------------------------------------- From time to time we are
asked if a librarian can be on the Friends board or if a library trustee can be
on a Friends board. The following
message from the former executive director of Friends of Libraries USA (FOLUSA)
explains why the answer to both questions is NO. Sharon Herfurth CTLS It's
not a library issue, hence ALA's lack of rulings. Just like the librarian does
not sit on the Board of Trustees because of the conflict of interest, the
librarian does not sit on the Friends Board. Many Friends have decorated
offices, sent librarians to conferences, bought special art work suggested by
the librarian. The Friends may be supportive of raises for the staff, or
additions to it. This is not wrong, but the librarian being on the board would
give an opportunity for criticism. It's best to remain in close contact, and
warm invitations offered to attend meetings, but keep the Board for Friends. We
also recommended that active Trustees do not sit on the Board. Most of this is
in the highly researched FOLUSA Fact Sheets and Sourcebook. --------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Include in body: unsubscribe ctls-l For information on CTLS-L please visit: http://www.ctls.net/document/ctls-l.htm |
