| 2023-2024 Library Days and Dates to Remember |
List of deadlines and final dates for action. |
| 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. |
| Advocacy Information |
Information to help trustees advocate for libraries on local, state, and national levels. |
| American Libraries article “Building a Better Board of Trustees” |
Good overview for new Board members. |
| Board Source |
The go-to resource for information related to Board governance and leadership.
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| Forefront |
Association of foundation and nonprofits in Illinois offering training programs around the state. |
| ILA Library Trustee Forum |
Maintains a continuing education program and information network for library trustees and encourages citizens’ use and support of libraries. |
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Illinois Library Systems
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Resources for training and support. |
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Illinois State Library Trustee Information
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Go here to find:
- Administrative Ready Reference, 3rd Edition
- Illinois Public Library Trustee Manual
- Trustee Facts File, 3rd Edition
- Trustee Toolkit: Hiring a New Library Director
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| National Council of Nonprofits |
While focused broadly on nonprofits, many of their tools and resources can be adapted for libraries. |
| Nonprofit Quarterly |
• Online journal with articles and resources to help nonprofits thrive
• Check out the Management – Board Governance section
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| Northwestern University: Kellogg School of Management, Center for Nonprofit Management, Nonprofit Governance Program Series |
Nonprofit governance programs in the Chicago area |
| The Performance Imperative: A Framework for Social-Sector Excellence |
A resource to understand best practices of high performing organizations designed by Leap of Reason Ambassadors |
| 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. Order here. |
| United for Libraries |
American Library Association’s division for trustees, advocates, Friends groups, and library foundations |
| Visualizing Funding For Libraries |
Foundation Center tool that shows library grants across the country |
| WebJunction training for Friends, Trustees, & Volunteers |
Free self-paced courses, webinars, and other resources |
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