MLATrustees Google Group

[Fwd: Re: Decertification issues]

srey...@uswest.net (Suzanne Reymer) — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 23:18:48 UT

I'm forwarding a couple of recent postings from the American Library
Trustee Association list on reciprocal borrowing which I think may be of
interest to Montana trustees. We're about to enter into discussions
about interlibrary loan in our state and I'd be interested to hear how
some of you view reciprocal borrowing with neighboring library users

[Fwd: RE: Reciprocal Borrowing]

srey...@uswest.net (Suzanne Reymer) — Tue, 08 Feb 2005 23:19:45 UT

The second message from the ALTA list.

Adding to Mark West’s comments from another library in Illinois where
funding is provided through local property taxes:

Four years ago when I first arrived at Messenger, I discovered that we
lent all of our materials to anyone who asked for them. We had a very

Re: MLATrustees Re: Recruiting new trustees

littleho...@aol.com — Mon, 07 Feb 2005 21:21:45 UT

There is no formal application document. A person must write a letter
requesting consideration for selection to the specific board he/she is interested
in. It seems to work here! Janet

Re: MLATrustees Re: Recruiting new trustees

bobndi...@tgrsolution.net (Bob and Diane Henriksen) — Mon, 07 Feb 2005 01:17:13 UT

Thank you for the information. Could you possibly either e-mail or fax me a copy of the application? e-mail Diane at bobndi...@tgrsolution.net or fax 406-748-2133 (Bicentennial Library).

Thank you for time and consideration.

Diane Henriksen
Rosebud County
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From: Littleho...@aol.com

Re: MLATrustees Recruiting new trustees

littleho...@aol.com — Sat, 05 Feb 2005 00:15:05 UT

Our Big Horn County Commissioners take applications for each specific board
position, library board being one. We members of the current library board
do not get our say in appointments, however we do usually ask people who we
know are interested in the library and would be active on our board to apply.

Recruiting new trustees

bobndi...@tgrsolution.net (Diane) — Fri, 04 Feb 2005 17:40:12 UT

How does your county recruit new trustees? Do you use an application
for trustees or a letter or interest? Is an application specific to
the library or general for all boards? Does the board have an input
into who the commissioners appoint?
Diane Henriksen
Rosebud County

trustees discussion

srey...@uswest.net (Suzanne) — Thu, 03 Feb 2005 22:42:35 UT

We now have 17 members on the MLA Trustees discussion list. So, it's
quite possible that you will get a response to a question or issue
which has been weighing on your mind. For example, Diane, you might
want to resend your question about applications for trustee positions.
Suzanne Reymer
Montana State Library

Re: update on group

srey...@uswest.net (Suzanne Reymer) — Tue, 11 Jan 2005 18:39:21 UT

As of this morning, I added 2 more new members to the group bringing us
to a grand total of 6. I expect we'll be growing, especially now that I
know how and where to check for pending members. I just sent out a
message to wired-mt with instructions on how to sign up. But I think
it's probably a bit early to start and expect any discussions of

update on group

tc...@mtlib.org (Tracy Cook) — Tue, 11 Jan 2005 16:30:49 UT

Hi,

If its okay with everyone in the group, Suzanne and I decided to go with an
invitation only setup. That means anyone who is interested needs to check
in with Suzanne before they can join the group. We thought this would be a
way to eliminate bizarre postings like the one we received earlier. The

application for trustees

bobndi...@tgrsolution.net (Diane) — Fri, 07 Jan 2005 22:55:28 UT

Do any libraries ask potential trustees to fill out an application or
letter of interest? If your county uses an application, do you have an
example?
Diane Henriksen

Re: New topic...

bobndi...@tgrsolution.net (Diane) — Fri, 07 Jan 2005 21:40:27 UT

I am new to this, but I'd like to keep it for legitimate trustees.
Diane

Re: Re: New topic...

tc...@mtlib.org (Tracy Cook) — Fri, 07 Jan 2005 20:10:00 UT

I'd agree with that - Tracy

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To: MLATrustees@googlegroups.com

I wanted to make this an open group but after this example, I'm thinking
it may not be a good idea. We can make it closed and invitation only
and I can add legitimate trustees and staff and we can keep the garbage

Re: New topic...

srey...@uswest.net (Suzanne Reymer) — Fri, 07 Jan 2005 19:01:27 UT

Suzanne

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Suzanne Reymer
Statewide Technology Librarian

New topic...

fictionwrit...@yahoo.com (fictionwriter8) — Fri, 07 Jan 2005 14:16:28 UT

[link]
Hello Group....I am somewhat new to this group. I am conducting
research for my upcoming book concerning parallel universes. I know
this is a controversial topic and the "String Theory" is not
accepted by all. I am very much interested in your opinion in regard to
the possibility of the existence of parallel universes and if man is

Welcome!

bocoo...@mt.gov (Bob Cooper) — Wed, 05 Jan 2005 18:26:39 UT

I would like to issue a hearty welcome to all Montana library trustees
participating in this new Google group. Thanks to Suzanne Reymer, my
Montana State Library colleague, for setting up this group discussion
forum for Montana's library trustees.
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Bob Cooper