The Library Trustee Forum maintains a continuing education program and information network for library trustees and encourages citizens’ use and support of libraries.
Illinois library trustees are welcome to attend any of the LTF Meetings and participate in the discussions.
News
- Charles Stump Selected as the 2025 Recipient of the ILA Trustee of the Year Award
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July 28, 2025
- Charles Stump, Vice President of the Board of Trustees for the Crystal Lake Public Library, is the 2025 Illinois Library Association (ILA) Trustee of the Year Award recipient. This annual citation is awarded to public library trustees for contributio…
- Just Published! Trusty Trustee Newsletter - July 2025
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July 28, 2025
- 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. Al…
- Tribute Resolution for Carol Vaughan Kissane
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June 4, 2025
- On April 10, 2025, the ILA Library Trustee Forum Board unanimously approved a tribute resolution for Carol Vaughan Kissane. TRIBUTE RESOLUTION FOR CAROL VAUGHAN KISSANE LIBRARY LEADER, LIBRARY ADVOCATE, LIBRARY PARTNER WHEREAS Carol Vaughan Kissane w…
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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. All ILA Trustee Members ($75/year) receive the Trusty Trustee Newsletter by email. Anyone can access it on the ILA website.
Trustee Forum Information
Information for Library Trustees
Officers
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Tom Stagg, President
Treasurer at Alpha Park Public Library District
Term ends 06/30/2026
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Ginger A Kearney, President-Elect
Trustee at Helen M. Plum Memorial Public Library District
Term ends 06/30/2026
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Jennifer Lucas, Past President
Trustee at Barrington Area Library
Term ends 06/30/2026
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Linda Lin, Secretary
Secretary, Board of Trustees at Glencoe Public Library
Term ends 06/30/2026
Forum Leadership
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Kathryn Lind Caudill, Board liaison
Trustee at Ela Area Public Library District
Term ends 06/30/2028
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Charla J Morton, Member
Trustee at O'Fallon Public Library
Term ends 06/30/2027
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Christine E Westerlund, Member
Chatham Area Public Library District
Term ends 06/30/2027
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Chuck Stump, Member
Trustee at Crystal Lake Public Library
Term ends 06/30/2026
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Dorothy Clark-Smith, Member
Trustee at Bellwood Public Library
Term ends 06/30/2026
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Joe Filapek, Member
Associate Executive Director at Reaching Across Illinois Library System
Term ends 06/30/2026
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Kristin Pekoll, Staff liaison
Conference and Continuing Education Manager at Illinois Library Association
Term ends 06/30/2030
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