Library Trustees
Portal
You may be surprised to learn how much library trustees must do and learn to help their public libraries remain the vital centers of their communities. Whether appointed or elected, trustees represent people residing within their library’s service area in a collective, nonpartisan capacity. Together on the library board, these government officials serve their libraries in several important ways: Effective boards work closely with their library directors to oversee the library’s budget, plan strategically, create library policy, advocate for the library, follow the law, and serve the needs of all members of their community regardless of personal viewpoints.
Trustees are vital to carrying out their library’s mission. They are the ones making sure the community’s needs are being met. Therefore, they must be equipped with the tools and knowledge to be effective. iLEAD – leadership, empowerment, accessibility, and development for Public Library Trustees is a new online learning portal developed for Illinois Public Library Trustees. This project is grant-funded by the Illinois State Library and developed by the Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS), with subject matter experts throughout the state contributing and advising. This online learning portal provides IPL trustees with the knowledge, requirements, and resources they need to be influential library leaders.
Effective February 1, 2024
Your one-stop resource for becoming the best Illinois Public Library Trustee you can be. LEAD with confidence by knowing the laws and best practices for serving your library community. Click here to create your account. ...
Thank You to Our Focus Group Participants!
We will review our user feedback and make any necessary changes during December. Watch for the upcoming portal go-live date in January 2024. See you soon!
The iLEAD Trustee Portal is Now Available to Trustees.
Be a part of our focus group and begin exploring the portal today. Visit the "Register" page and click the link to join.