The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners sponsors these sessions across the state.

These sessions are for new library trustees, seasoned board members, and library directors. Trustee Orientations are run by Maura Deedy, Library Advisory Specialist and Rob Favini, Head of Library Advisory & Development, with Liz Babbitt, State Aid Specialist, all MBLC Staff. 

At each session we cover board responsibilities, library funding and State Aid, state laws with relevance to libraries, and how to be an effective advocate for libraries. Time is included for questions and answers.  Orientations are a great opportunity to meet key staff at MBLC who work with trustees, trustees from neighboring communities, and Commissioners at select orientations.