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Are You Trustee-Worthy?Ethics for Library Trustees
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Who ya gonna call?
e-trustee
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225 employees 1 building4 bookmobiles
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Topeka & Shawnee County Public LibraryLibrary Board of TrusteesFriends of the Library BoardThe Library Foundation Board
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Why Are You a Library Trustee?
“Somebody asked me.”
“I’ve just always loved the library.”
“the library has books i don’t approve of.”
“The library is important to the community.”“The library has meant so much to me and my family. I want to give back.”
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Your Turn: Why Are You a Library Trustee?
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PASSION
abandoned
animated
aroused
blazingBrEAThLESS
burning with excitementco
mm
itted
concernedcourageous
dedicated
desirousde
vote
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eager
exciting
exuberant
faithful
fascinated
fervent
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“Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.”- Potter Stewart, U.S. Supreme Court Justice
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Ethics in Government
Trustee Job DescriptionAdvocating Planning Monitoring and evaluating Making policyHiring and evaluating the director
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“It’s not just what you do, it’s how you do it.”
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care
Obedience
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Do I know my library’s mission?Question for You as a Trustee
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Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library’s Mission
your Place. Stories you want, information you need, connections you seek.
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An Ethical BoardHas a Code of EthicsReviews it regularlyReviews its decisions and the behavior of its membersTakes the appropriate action if a trustee behaves unethically
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Trustee Ethics Checklist
Listen carefully
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Trustee Ethics Checklist
Respect opinions
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Trustee Ethics Checklist
Support decisions
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Trustee Ethics Checklist
Respect the board’s authority
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Trustee Ethics Checklist
Stay informed
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Trustee Ethics Checklist
Participate actively
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Trustee Ethics Checklist
Communicate issues that could have a negative effect
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Trustee Ethics Checklist
Tell the library story
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Trustee Ethics Checklist
Listen to and refer complaints
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Trustee Ethics Checklist
Don’t micromanage
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Trustee Ethics Checklist
Hire the best director
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Trustee Ethics Checklist
Represent the whole community
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Trustee Ethics Checklist
Be good fiscal stewards
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Trustee Ethics Checklist
Learn and grow
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Trustee Ethics Checklist
Avoid conflict of interest
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Trustee Ethics Checklist
Speak with one voice
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Trustee Ethics Checklist
Don’t expect special treatment
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Trustee Ethics Checklist
Uphold confidentiality
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Trustee Ethics Checklist
Respect the spirit and intent of the open Meetings law
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rules Don’t Ensure Ethical Behavior
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Failure to Engage
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The City Council Steps In
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Child Protection or Censorship?
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Career aspirations
Service to board
Conflict of interest
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If a trustee behaves unethically, what action may or should the board take?
Why should someone serve on a board?
Why should someone not serve on a board?
Questions for the Board
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What if my personal/social/religious beliefs are in conflict with the library’s mission and policy?
Do I understand and support all of the library’s policies (not just the ones I agree with)?
Question for You as a Trustee
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Questions?Gina [email protected] 580-4480twitter: GinaMillsap
candidate for president of ALA | visit ginajmillsap.com
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