Library Trustee Forum Spring Workshops
January 18, 2024
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Kristin Pekoll
Library Trustee Forum Staff Liaison
kpekoll@ila.org
Library Trustee Forum Spring Workshops
March 2, April 6, May 4
The Trustee Forum is continuing its virtual Spring Workshops for 2024. Participants can attend one, two, or all three sessions. The recordings will be available to participants after each session.
Register
Registration Fees
| |
All three webinars |
Individual webinars |
| ILA Institutional or Personal Member |
$40 |
$15 |
| Non-Member |
$50 |
$20 |
Questions? - email ila@ila.org
Statement of Appropriate Conduct - All participants are expected to observe the rules and behaviors described in the Statement of Appropriate Conduct in all conference venues.
Cancellation Policy:
If registered for all 3 events, cancellation must be received in writing by Monday, February 26. If registered for only 1 or 2 events, cancellation must be made 5 business days prior to the start of the event you wish to cancel. Please e-mail your cancellation request to ila@ila.org. Cancellations received in time will get a refund and are subject to $5 processing fee.
Please note that these events will be recorded and recordings will be shared only with those registered for the event.
Workshop Information
Inclusive Placemaking: Understanding the Power of an Accessible Library for All
As libraries continue to consider how they will remain effective third places over the coming decades, they will also need to react to the shifting demographics within their communities. Each decision a library makes influences their ability to engage a more diverse audience. This session will provide a dynamic discussion around the concept of inclusive placemaking, ranging from ADA regulations to behavioral economics, in order to promote the importance of an accessible library for all.
Date: Saturday, March 2, 10:00 am - Noon
Speaker: Zachary Benedict, MKM architecture + design
Moderator: Jennifer Lucas
Illinois Library Trustees: What’s the Job and What I Wish I had Known?
This session sets the foundation for what Illinois library Trustees should do (and not do!) to efficiently and effectively serve the library. Topics covered include the duties, roles, and responsibilities of Trustees, along with a panel of experienced trustees for discussion and Q+A.
Date: Saturday, April 6, 10:00 am - Noon
Speaker: Amanda Standerfer, Fast Forward Libraries
Moderator: Laurie Metanchuk
Director Searches & Evaluations: Tips & Tricks from Two Veterans
Join us as long-time library leaders Jim Deiters and Alex Todd share insights from their years of experiences on the front lines. For the past few years - in addition to their "day jobs" as public library administrators - Jim and Alex have been assisting libraries across the state with director searches, budget workshops, and trustee orientations. Join them for an hour and a half as they pass along what they have gleaned from life in the stacks. There will be time set aside for Q&A at the end of their presentation.
Saturday, May 4, 2024, 10:00 am - noon
Speakers: Jim Deiters and Alex Todd, Deiters & Todd Library Consulting
Moderator: Tom Stagg
Speaker Bios
Zachary Benedict, MKM architecture + design
Zachary Benedict is President at MKM architecture + design, a firm with over 30 years of experience in designing public libraries. With an extensive background in urban sociology, he has dedicated his career to understanding the connection between people and places. Through these efforts, he has lectured nationally to encourage communities to reevaluate the importance of inclusive placemaking (including providing the opening keynote address at the 2021 Indiana Library Federation Annual Conference).
Amanda Standerfer, Fast Forward Libraries
Amanda Standerfer’s passion is helping libraries and nonprofit organizations advance so they can create meaningful impact in their communities. Since 2002, Amanda's consulting practice Fast Forward Libraries has worked with libraries and nonprofits on strategic planning, fundraising, organizational development, and capacity building. Amanda has 15 years of experience at various positions in public libraries, most recently as the Director of Community Engagement for The Urbana (IL) Free Library. She also has 7 years of experience working in the philanthropy sector. She has a BA and MA in History from Eastern Illinois University and a MLIS from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Jim Deiters, Deiters & Todd Library Consulting
Jim has spent the last 27-years as a librarian. He started at the Palos Heights Public Library before moving over to Moraine Valley Community College. His first directorship was at the Blue Island Public Library, then served as administrator at Oak Lawn. After a stop at the White Oak Public Library District, he is now Deputy Director of the Joliet Public Library.
Jim has been in both city and village settings, giving him valuable insight into the unique challenges facing municipal Board Members. He has developed an outstanding reputation among suburban libraries for his collaborative efforts and thanks to his service as Treasurer for the System Wide Automated Network (SWAN), and as president of LACONI. Jim is also well-known thanks to his contributions to the annual Director’s University and for his many years as Co-Chair of ILA Advocacy. He was recently appointed to the Serving Our Public Committee with the goal of reworking state standards.
Jim has moderated conversations at his own libraries and given presentations at local and state-wide professional development events. He has helped cover topics such as adult literacy, compassion fatigue, budgeting, policy development, advocacy, leadership, and the all-important trustee orientation.
Alex Todd, Deiters & Todd Library Consulting
Alex began his career with the Fountaindale Public Library District in 1996. He was hired as the director of the Sycamore Public Library in 1998 before becoming the Head of Adult Services of the Prospect Heights Public Library District (PHPLD) in 2001. Alex has been PHPLD's Executive Director since 2012.
Alex went through school on an ROTC scholarship and spent 20 years in the Army Reserves. The leadership training and experience he gained from this service has formed the basis of his leadership philosophy.
Alex has served as the President of LACONI and of the Cooperative Computer Services (CCS) consortium. He has also chaired the Reference Services Forum, Intellectual Freedom Committee and co-chaired the Advocacy Committee for ILA.
Alex enjoys mentoring new library directors. He hosts a budget workshop every spring where new library district directors are invited to learn the general budget and levy process and to ask questions about the most important process they oversee. Alex has spoken at regional workshops for LACONI and Area Training for Libraries and Staff (ATLAS) as well as ILA, Reaching Forward, PLA, and ALA.
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