Upcoming Events

Donna Ekl, Director of Finance for the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, will present "Seeing the Financial Forest Through the Trees." Topics will include budget development, being a good steward, financial responsibilities of the board vs staff, minimum wage forecasting, long range fiscal...

Libraries across the country are making stronger commitments to equitable library services for all. Librarians, library administrators, library staff, and other stakeholders are encouraged to join us to grow the collective capacity and connections we will need to do this work. During this one-and-a...

TOPIC: Licensing in libraries – a panel discussion on the impact publishers' licensing restrictions and embargos have had on the maintenance of digital media collections and ways to advocate in response to those limitations. A representative from RAILS will also address the potential for a SWANK...

Successful library boards provide organizational oversight, hire and evaluate leadership, and advocate for the organization. This workshop is designed to help those new to the trustee role navigate their responsibilities as a library board member. Attendees will learn board fundamentals, board...