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The iLEAD Trustee Learning Portal provides trustees with consistent, accurate information grounded in law and best practices. You can access this information anytime—whether you need a quick reference or a deeper dive. The online format allows you to learn at your own pace, or with fellow trustees as part of a focused group discussion.
The portal gives you the flexibility to shape your learning experience. You may choose a structured, course-like path or explore modules that meet your immediate needs and interests. Either way, the content is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge to serve effectively. For new trustees, the modules provide a strong foundation; for experienced trustees, they offer a valuable refresher.
For example, if your board is concerned about following the Open Meetings Act, you might assign all members to watch How to Conduct an Open Meetings Act Compliant Board Meeting and then discuss it together at your next meeting. In this way, the portal becomes a practical tool to address real-time challenges.
Ideally, every trustee will view all modules and return to them as needed. But in practice, the most important thing is for you to engage with the content that is relevant to your role at the moment. Your use, feedback, and insights will help keep the portal dynamic and valuable for all trustees.
This portal was created to support and empower you in your vital role. If it helps you feel confident, capable, and connected in your service, then its mission has been accomplished.
ILA Annual Conference October 5-8
iLEAD Project Manager Leanne Furby will present: It's Showtime! iLEAD Ready Reference at this year's ILA Annual Conference on October…. Join us and experience the premier educational and networking conference for library professionals in Illinois. #ILAAC26...
Understanding the IPLAR for Trustees
Monday, September 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM, Laura Keyes from the Illinois State Library will lead a webinar to assist Trustees by defining the Illinois Public Library Annual Report (IPLAR), emphasizing its importance under state statutes, and outlining how to support your...
New Illinois Law Requires Libraries to Post 988 Lifeline Information
Illinois public libraries will have a new posting requirement beginning January 1, 2027. On August 7, 2026, Governor JB Pritzker signed Public Act 104-0808, also known as Tammurra’s Act. The new law specifically applies to public libraries established under the Local...
Trustee Training: Library Advocacy
Friday, Jul 10, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am Amelia N. Aldred, Deputy Director of State and Local Advocacy at the American Library Association, and Deborah Doyle, President of United for Libraries and an experienced library trustee, will guide participants through the...
