View and Reflect

Site:	MSL Learn
Course:	Navigating the Elective Roadmap to Library Excellence: Board Development
Book:	View and Reflect

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Date:	Sunday, 5 October 2025, 5:49 AM

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What are the benefits and potential challenges of implementing a “trustee in training” model for new board members?
- How might this approach impact board engagement and preparedness?
How can libraries in small or rural communities effectively recruit diverse and skilled board members?
- What strategies have worked—or not worked—in your experience?
What are some creative ways to integrate continuing education into regular board meetings?
- Have you tried short trainings, themed sessions, or social learning formats?
How do you assess your board’s training needs and prioritize topics like budgeting, governance, or community outreach?
- What tools or methods have helped guide your planning?
What role should library boards play beyond governance and budgeting?
- How can boards contribute to innovation, outreach, or strategic planning?
How do you ensure compliance with open meeting laws when forming committees or involving community members in board-related work?
- What practices help maintain transparency and accountability?

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