Education Resources for Library Trustees:
Trustee Tale newsletter -- a joint project of the Manitowoc Calumet Library System, Nicolet Federated Library System, Outagamie Waupaca Library System, Winnefox Library System and Wisconsin Valley Library System.
- Read past newsletters (2001-2020)
Wisconsin Public Library Trustee Handbook -- covers the basic, essential information needed by library trustees to serve the community effectively
Wisconsin Public Library Trustee Handbook Videos - brief videos covering the chapters in the Trustee Handbook
Wisconsin Trustee Training Week webinars - Wisconsin Trustee Training Week (TTW) was developed with the goal of providing high-quality webinars to public library boards, friends, and trustees in Wisconsin. The live virtual events are held each August. Recordings of past events are available to view on-demand.
Upcoming In-Person Trustee Workshops
Trustee 301 Workshop, April 10 at 5:00pm - REGISTER HERE by April 7
This workshop is a continuation of the Trustee 101 and 201 workshops, with a focus on open meetings and public records laws. It it ideal both as an introduction to the job for new trustees, and a refresher for people who have been on the board for a while.
Topics Covered Include:
- agendas and posting meetings
- closed sessions
- meeting minutes
- records retention under Wisconsin law
Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Time: 5:00-7:30pm
- 5:00-5:15 - sign in and grab a sandwich for a light dinner during the workshop presentation
- 5:15-7:30 - workshop and discussion
Location: Oshkosh Public Library - 106 Washington Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901 (map)
Clairellyn Sommersmith, Director of the Winnefox Library System (WLS), and Mark Arend, former WLS Assistant Director and current WLS Trustee, will discuss the different aspects of the Trustee’s job, open meetings laws and public record laws. You'll have a chance to meet and network with trustees from other area libraries.
Contact Angela Schneider at aschneider@winnefox.org with questions about upcoming Trustee Workshops.