A library trustee is an individual who has been chosen to participate in the administration of one of the oldest and most significant civilizing influences in the history of the human race. There is but little doubt that back of all libraries, both ancient and modern, there have been trustees, governors, committees, or patrons, who administered their affairs, protected their staffs, and fostered their growth. The library trustee of today is part of a glorious on-going procession which started in the dim early history of civilization and will doubtless continue as long as civilization endures. There are three levels of library trusteeship in the WVLS area. Local library trustees, county level trustees, and system trustees.
Some people serve on more than one type of board.
Library trustees for all three types of boards are appointed under direction of the Wisconsin Statutes, Ch. 43. Area librarians are also encouraged to review this area once in awhile and to make copies for their trustees.