Essential Governance Documents

• Board Governance Policy (Bylaws) [PDF] 
• Handbook for public library board members in Oregon (2024) [PDF]  

Meetings and Transparency

• Oregon Public Records & Meetings Law
  • Quick Reference Guide to OR Public Meetings Law

Ethics, Standards and Strategic Plans

• Oregon Government Ethics Guide for Public Officials
• OLA Public Library Standards (2021) [PDF] 
• OLA Vision 2020 (Strategic Plan)

Training and External Support

• Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO)
  • SDAO resources (Set Category filter to Board)
• Oregon Library Association 
• Other states' library trustee manuals
  • Idaho
  • Indiana
  • Montana
  • New York
  • Wisconsin

Reference Library

•  The Complete Library Trustee Handbook by Sally Gardner Reed and Jillian Kalonick. A print copy of this book will be gifted to each board member upon taking office.
• Library Laws of Oregon - Special Districts