2023 Library Trustee Forum Spring Workshops - recordings bundle

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Note: Within 24 to 48 hours of purchase, you will receive an email from ILA that will contain instructions on how to access the webinar recordings listed below and any relevant presentation handouts. 
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Library Buildings - Planning for the Future
Rick McCarthy and Scott Delano will discuss visioning, public sessions, design lite, and facility assessments - all leading up to generating the information that a board and library administrators need to plan for the future and keep up with changes in the world of libraries.

Library Finance for Trustees
Part of a board’s responsibility is understanding how to best protect the library’s money. Join Kelly Zabinski of Zabinski Consulting Services, Inc for an informative presentation on library finances. As a certified public accountant, Kelly will share perspective and insights into topics including fund allocations and how these funds relate back to the library budget. Kelly will also help shed light on annual financial statements and the differences between cash, accrual and modified accrual accounting practices.

A Meeting of the Kleintown Public Library: A Look Inside How to Run an Efficient and Effective Library Board Meeting
This program will look inside the inner workings of a library board meeting, through a mock meeting presented by attorneys from Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins and fellow ILA members. The meeting topics will include issues related to Robert’s Rules of Procedure, the Open Meetings Act, the Freedom of Information Act, election issues, patron issues, and other fun and exciting topics faced by library boards on a regular basis. Come learn about the common issues faced by library boards while enjoying this fun and lighthearted presentation put on by the library law experts at KTJ.