TAKING THE LEAD Handbook

(formerly THE BOARD CHAIR HANDBOOK)

Taking the Lead Handbook is now available for download.

This key resource for library board chairs has been adapted from The Effective Board Member and is the accompanying publication for BCLTA’s Taking the Lead training program.  Developed with the assistance of Dr. Ken Haycock, the Taking the Lead (formerly Board Chair Handbook) is a comprehensive reference manual for current and prospective library board chairs.  Key contents include:

Board Effectiveness - Characteristics of effective boards and the chair’s role in ensuring board success.

Role of the Chair - Primary responsibilities of the board chair as well as characteristics and personal attributes of successful chairs.

Effective Meetings - Keys to leading purposeful, efficient and effective meetings.

Responsibilities of the Board and the Director - Elements of constructive partnerships between boards and directors.

Board Self-Assessment - Tool for chairs to use in gathering feedback from boards.

Thank you to the many trustees who were consulted during the compilation of the Handbook, and thank you, as well, to the staff of the Public Library Services Branch for their input and ongoing support of BC's public library trustees.