Upcoming Trustee Workshops


Trustee 101 Workshops

Public library system directors will discuss the different aspects of the Trustee’s job, and you’ll have a chance to meet and network with trustees from other area libraries.
Topics covered will include:

  • an overview of the library trustee’s job
  • legal issues (open meetings, policies, liability)
  • library advocacy
  • topics from the floor (local issues you’d like to discuss)

Trustee 101 Workshop, August 19 at 12-1pm – virtual

This workshop is presented as part of the Wisconsin Trustee Training Week, a fully virtual professional learning series designed for library trustees.


Trustee 101 Workshop, September 13 at 9:30-11:30am

Location: Brillion Public Library, 326 N Main St, Brillion, WI 54110

Agenda:

9:15-9:30 – Come early to sign in and enjoy some refreshments
9:30-11:30 – Workshop and Discussion


Trustee 101 Workshop, October 8 at 5:30-7:30pm

Location: Waupaca Public Library – 107 S Main St, Waupaca, WI 54981

Agenda:

5:15-5:30 – Come early to sign in and enjoy some refreshments
5:30-7:30 – Workshop and Discussion


Trustee 201 Workshops

Library directors, trustees and system directors will walk you through the library trustee’s role as employer. You’ll have a chance to meet and network with trustees from other area libraries.

Topics covered will include:

  • The library board’s relationship with the library director
  • Hiring, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating a library director
  • Personnel policies
  • The library board and other library staff

Trustee 201 Workshop, August 26 – CANCELED

This event has been cancelled due to lack of registrations.


Trustee 201 Workshop, October 20 at 5:30-7:30pm

Location: Fond du Lac Public Library – 32 Sheboygan St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Agenda:

5:15-5:30 – Come early to sign in and enjoy some refreshments
5:30-7:30 – Workshop and Discussion


Contact Angela Schneider at aschneider@winnefox.org with questions about upcoming Trustee Workshops.