For additional resources on library board roles and responsibilities, effective board governance, and library advocacy, visit the British Columbia Library Trustees Association Trustee Orientation Program Online or the Leadership by Design pages of the Ontario Library Association.

The Board Development Program provides not-for-profit organizations in Alberta, such as public libraries, with governance assistance through consulting, workshops, and resource materials. Information bulletins and workbooks are also available on their website. Workbook topics include developing job descriptions, recruiting board members, and drafting and revising bylaws. Please note that these resources are for non-profits in general and are not specific to libraries.

Parkland Regional Library provides trustee education that includes trustee roles and responsibilities, an overview of the Alberta Libraries Act and Regulations, library funding and grants, how to conduct needs assessment and create plans of service. Board Chairs must invite Parkland to do this workshop.

The Government of Alberta through Municipal Affairs provides information on library funding in the province. The Government of Alberta requires that libraries have certain policies and bylaws in place for each institution. More information about required library policies as well as policy templates are on the Policy Templates page.