Library Trustee Forum (LTF) Illinois Library Association

Maintains a continuing education program and information network for library trustees and encourages citizens’ use and support of libraries.

News

Resolution in Memory of Rose E. Mosley: September 19, 2019; It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of one of our members, Rose E. Mosley. A resolution for Rose, written by Peggy Danhof, is available to read here.
Join Us For Trustee Day!: August 19, 2019; Join us for a full day of programming just for you at the 2019 ILA Annual Conference! Trustee Day will be held from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 24 at the Tinley Park Convention Center. The day will begin with a co…
Debbie Smart, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Named Trustee of the Year: July 16, 2019; Debbie Smart, President of the Board of Library Trustees at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, is the 2019 Illinois Library Association (ILA) Trustee of the Year Award Recipient. This annual citation is awarded to a public library trustee for ac…

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Events

Jan 18 2020
Trustee Forum Meeting

Saturday, Jan 18, 2020 10:00am–12:00pm

Bellwood Public Library, 600 Bohland Ave, Bellwood, IL 60104
Mar 7 2020
Springfield Trustee Workshop

Saturday, Mar 7, 2020 9:00am–3:30pm

Illinois State Library, Gwendolyn Brooks Building, 300 S Second Street, Springfield, Illinois 62701
Mar 14 2020
Oak Brook Trustee Workshop

Saturday, Mar 14, 2020 8:00am–4:00pm

Chicago Marriott Oak Brook, 1401 22nd St., Oak Brook, IL 60523

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The Trusty Trustee

The ILA Library Trustee Forum newsletter, The Trusty Trustee, serves as a resource for the ILA trustee community (members and non-members) by providing the latest education, information, and news to help trustees successfully perform their duties.

Trustee Facts File

The fourth edition of the Trustee Facts File is meant to provide a broad overview of the duties, responsibilities, and tasks of the public library trustee. Available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Apple sites for download to Kindle, Nook, and iPad.

Administrative Ready Reference

This useful resource contains information on annexation, charitable giving, fee calculation, ordinances, grant planning, and more. This material was published on CD-ROM, and was made possible by grant funding provided by The Illinois State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State using federal LSTA funding.