• PROTECT YOUR LIBRARY
    Library trustees are authorized to govern the library per RSA 202-A:2, II and RSA 202-A:11, I and to adopt bylaws, rules and regulations. Protect your library from censorship by adopting the following policies:

        Collection Development
        Materials Selection
        Program Selection
        Library Display
        Bulletin Board
        Request for Reconsideration of Materials or Programs
        Reconsideration Form

    Samples are available on RESOURCES page.
     




  • “First Amendment “Audits”

    What Are They and How Do You Handle One?”

    Excellent article in the NHMA July/August 2023 Town & City magazine.

    LINK to the webinar available on NHMA Youtube.
     





  • Congratulations to the 2023
    NHLTA Annual Awards     Winners
    Join us in the celebrations.
    LIST >

     


  • Logo of the NH State Library
    New Hampshire State Library Resources
    NH State Library "LibGuides" Home Page

    Censorship Guidance and Resources
    LibGuides: Policy samples and guidance related to book and program challenges, as well as information about "divisive concepts".

     






2023 Trustee Orientation Workshop
October 23 and July 17
Slide presentation available HERE.

TRUSTEE 101
NHLTA has compiled a package of materials for the newly elected trustee as an introduction to understanding the position. The package contains a description of the Library Trustee Board, Code of Ethics, Trustee Job Description and Qualifications, Responsibilities of the Trustee and the Trustee Board, a chart identifying the delegation of responsibilities between the library director and the board, description of Friends of the Library, list of RSAs applicable to libraries and additional resources. More In-depth information can be found in the NHLTA Trustee Manual found on this page, upper left column.
DOWNLOAD Trustee 101.      

WEBINARS
Orientation
NHLTA presents a three-part webinar series that covers the main elements of the orientation workshop. More >

The Other Money
NHLTA webinar presented by Terry Knowles
Library funds: how to legally accept, administer, and expend all private and non-tax categories of money given to your library. More >

NHLTA CIRCULATING VIDEO COLLECTION
Four videos that were recorded at NHLTA Annual Conference sessions are available for circulation from the Manchester City Library.

For descriptions and circulation instructions, Continue Reading.