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For public library trustees
Library Trustees
The Library of Michigan serves as an informational clearinghouse and is pleased to furnish public library trustees with a multitude of informational tools. This toolkit includes publications such as the Trustees Manual and articles on various library law topics. It is compiled in a manner designed to address specific issues pertinent to public libraries and trustees and to facilitate trustee learning.

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Library Laws Handbook (Updated Feb 2007) PDF icon
Library Laws Handbook Table of Contents (Updated Feb 2007) PDF icon

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Manual for Trustees

• Michigan Public Library Trustee Manual, pages 1-40 PDF icon
This document is only available eletronically. No copies have been printed. 2004 Edition.

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• Michigan Public Library Trustee Manual, pages 41-82 PDF icon
This document is only available eletronically. No copies have been printed. 2004 Edition.

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Trustee Links

• Library Law from the Library of Michigan

• Michigan Library Association - Trustee and Advocates Division

• Resources and Trustee Manuals from other States

• American Library Trustee Association

State Aid

• State Aid Guidelines for Michigan Libraries through 9/30/2009 PDF icon
An act to provide for the establishment of cooperative libraries; to prescribe the powers and duties of the legislative council; to provide state aid for public libraries participating in cooperative libraries; to prescribe the powers and duties of cooperative library boards to provide an appropriation; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts.

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• State Aid Guidelines for Michigan Libraries effective Oct 1, 2009 PDF icon
The new rules also address changes in public librarian certification. New application forms are being developed during the Library of Michigan's transition phase. Forms will be available on the web.

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Trustee's Corner

• A sex offender is in the library, what should we do? PDF icon
by Lance Werner, Library Law Specialist

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• Giving Public Funds PDF icon
by Lance Werner, Library Law Specialist

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• Tax Deductions PDF icon
by Lance Werner, Library Law Specialist

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• Common Misperceptions About the Michigan Library Privacy Act PDF icon
by Lance Werner, Library Law Specialist

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• A Few Words About Public Libraries and MPAA ratings PDF icon
by Lance Werner, Library Law Specialist

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• Open Meetings, Open Microphones PDF icon
by Lance Werner, Library Law Specialist

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• USA PATRIOT Act Reauthorization and Its Impact on Libraries PDF icon
by Lance Werner, Library Law Specialist

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• Surveillance Tapes and the Michigan Library Privacy Act PDF icon
by Lance Werner, Library Law Specialist

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• Residents and Fees PDF icon
by Lance Werner, Library Law Specialist

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• Library Service Contracts PDF icon
by Lance Werner, Library Law Specialist

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• Free Electronic Library Law Resources PDF icon
by Lance Werner, Library Law Specialist

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• Common Threads: Tax Status of Michigan Public Libraries PDF icon
by Lance Werner, Library Law Specialist

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• Bulletin Boards in Public Libraries PDF icon
by Lance Werner, Library Law Specialist

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• Social Security Number Privacy Act PDF icon
by Lance Werner, Library Law Specialist

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• For Your Information About the Freedom of Information Act PDF icon
by Lance Werner, Library Law Specialist

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• 9/11 and Patron Privacy in the Public Library

• The Aftermath of the CIPA Ruling

• Amended Library Privacy Act Addresses Internet Access

• Amendment to District Library Establishment Act

• Bylaws for Public Library Boards

• CIPA Is Revived by the United States Supreme Court

• Comments on 501(c)(3) Status

• District Library Law Amendments

• E-Mail Privacy June 2002

• FCC Issues E-Rate Filtering Rules

• Financial Matters

• Focus on Establishment Issues

• Four Tests for A Legally-Enforceable Library Policy

• Freedom of Information Act Amendment

• Friends of the Library-Part I: Incorporation

• Friends of the Library-Part II: Fundraising

• Internet Access (Again!)

• The Internet Policy Challenge

• Investment Policy

• Legislative Update

• Library Privacy Act Issues

• Materials Selection Policies: Eight Elements

• Minutes and the Open Meetings Act

• New Requirements for Investment of Surplus Funds

• The Open Meetings Act

• Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act

• Orientation for New Trustees

• Planning Process A Necessity for Libraries

• Primer on Library Policies

• Public Library Trustee Election Amendments

• Review of Gift Policies

• The USA Patriot Act and Library Privacy

• Why Trustees Training?

Recent Public Library Millage Election Results

• Michigan public library millage election results 5/11/2009 Excel icon
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• Michigan public library millage election results 11/11/2008 Excel icon
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• Michigan public library millage election results 08/05/2008 PDF icon
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• Michigan public library millage election results 05/06/2008 PDF icon
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• Michigan public library millage election results 01/15/2008 PDF icon
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• Michigan public library millage election results 11/7/2007 PDF icon
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• Michigan public library millage election results 08/14/2007 PDF icon
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• Michigan public library millage election results 05/08/2007 PDF icon
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• Michigan public library millage election results 8/1/2006 PDF icon
August 8, 2006

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