Trustees of the public libraries that are Institutional members of the OLC are automatically enrolled as Individual  members of the OLC. As such, they are entitled access to all member benefits of membership.

• Subscription to OLC’s weekly member e-newsletter.
• Specialized training on elements of an effective and successful library trustee, including boardmanship, legal issues, library funding, working with your director, and library finances.
• Reduced registration rates at OLC conferences, workshops, and other professional development events.
• Access to information and direction from the OLC staff specific to board issues.
• Lobbying and legislative support for library interests.
• Information and guidance on intellectual freedom issues.