Individualized workshops

Training sessions that are tailored to the specific needs of the library Board are held at the member library on a day and at a time that is convenient to the Board members. Contact UHLS for further information.

Institutes

UHLS supports and encourages trustee participation in the programs offered by partner agencies such as the New York State Association of Library Boards (NYSALB) and the Association for Library Trustees and Advocates (ALTA).

NYLA Annual Conference

The New York Library Association frequently meets in Saratoga Springs. UHLS supports and encourages trustee attendance in the programs offered at the conference.

Professional materials

Books, audios, videos and pamphlets are available from UHLS for long-term loan on topics such as fund-raising, building projects, hiring a director, and more.

UHLS Annual Meeting

All trustees are invited to attend this annual dinner meeting in June each year which includes a speaker on a topic of interest and relevance to trustees.

Trustee Workshop

UHLS offers an annual workshop in September each year that includes presentations on topics of interest to the member library trustees. The format and topics are based on suggestions from the attendees at the previous year's workshop.