The UVM Extension Vermont public libraries educational program provides Vermont public library directors, librarians, and trustees with financial, budgeting, and human resource tools, information, and consultation. The goal of the program, in cooperation with the Vermont Department of Libraries, is to support and enhance the fiscal and human resource know-how of Vermont public libraries.

Budget Management and Other Fiscal Guidance

Library Endowment Template Example (PDF)
Library Endowment Template Example (Word Doc)
Steady the course - VT Public Library MONEY minute 30 MARCH 2020 (PDF)
Gift policy - VT Public Library MONEY Minute 6 APRIL 2020 (PDF)
Endowments Now - VT Public Library MONEY Minute 8 APRIL 2020 (PDF)

Human Resource Guidance

Managing Work (PDF)
Employee Management Guidelines -VT Public Library HR Minute, April 1, 2020 (PDF)
Whiting Public Library Personnel Policy (Word Doc)
Charlotte Public Library Personnel Policy (Word Doc)
Library Personnel Policies - Quick Read (PDF)
Other Duties as Assigned: VT Public Library HR minute – MAY 2020 (PDF)
The Human Side of Returning to Work: VT Public Library HR minute – MAY 2020  (PDF)

Short videos on public library budget and HR topics