In general, the library board of trustees has a role in determining the mission of the library, setting the policy that governs the library, hiring and evaluating a library director, and overseeing the general management of the library. This role varies with every library system. For specifics on the role your board of trustee has, contact your local library.

For a more inclusive description of the role of the public library board in Wisconsin public libraries, click HERE to visit the Wisconsin Trustee Training Module #1.You will find a more comprehensive list of duties and roles.