Abstract
PurposeTo guide library directors and their boards when financial issues arise – especially in finding a good balance on the level of involvement that the library board should have.Design/methodology/approachUses a list of nine key responsibilities that can guide library board members when they deal with library finances.FindingsIt is impossible to have a library board and not have it involved in financial issues important to the management of the institution. Without proper guidance and management, board members cannot participate with the library in these issues in a meaningful way.Originality/valueBy listing nine responsibilities as examples, library directors can determine what responsibilities they want for their boards, and avoid some problems others have witnessed in other boards.
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