Moore, a former librarian who now works as an independent library consultant, trainer, and facilitator, offers a resource for library trustees, administrators, consultants, trainers, and students that explains a library board's basic responsibilities and how to improve its effectiveness. It covers aspects such as advocacy, policy development, evaluation, hiring and firing a director, and budgets and fundraising. This edition has a new chapter on library technology, expanded chapters on advocacy and strategic planning, updated state and federal legislation, and new tips on meeting management. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)