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, June 11 at 5:30-7:30pm

Location: Suring Area Public Library – 604 E Main St, Suring, WI 54174

Agenda:

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


Trustee 101 Workshop, June 17 at 5:30-7:30pm

Location: Muehl Public Library -436 N Main St, Seymour, WI 54165

Agenda:

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


Trustee 101 Workshop, July 27 at 5:30-7:30pm

Location: Chilton Public Library – 221 Park St, Chilton, WI 53014

Agenda:

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


Trustee 101 Workshop, August 5 at 5:30-7:30pm

Location: Berlin Public Library – 121 W Park Ave, Berlin, WI 54923

Agenda:

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


Trustee 201 Workshops

Trustee 201 Workshop – Virtual Presentation

September 10, 12:00-1:00pm on Zoom

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

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

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