• Information about library services:
  • Programs for special populations such as teens, pre-schoolers, seniors, First Nations or immigrant community members
  • Reference
  • Lending and inter-library loan
• An overview of the collection-it’s more than books and CDs!
• A tour of facilities and introduction to branch managers
• An overview of the Board policy manual and/or Trustee Handbook
• Information about meetings, rules or order, and other resources for
  Trustees including the ALTA website
• The current Plan of Service and Annual Report
• An overview of financial policies and routine financial reports
• A meeting with key leadership staff of the library
• An overview of the library’s key partners and supporting organizations
• A list of Trustees, key staff persons, and contact information

TIP: According to the BCLTA, trustees in that province indicated that they wanted to be oriented by the Board Chair. Make this a regular part of your duties as chair.