Professional development courses are important for all trustees and staff and it is an obligation of your board to ensure that money is allocated to make this possible. The board should support continuing education of their trustee members and employees. All boards should participate with memberships in the trustee and library organizations - MLA, MLTA, CLA, CLTA, etc. The information received and conferences attended will help trustees broaden their horizons. Local, provincial and national trustee workshops and seminars can be among the soundest investments your board makes.
Boards can provide special interest sessions as part of their regular board meetings.
Boards should maintain a Trustee Information file that could include articles or news items of interest to trustees, library journal subscriptions, newsletters, books on trusteeship and other related material.