Our Trustee 101 workshop is 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. Mark Arend, Assistant Director of Winnefox Library System, will discuss the different aspects of the Trustee’s job, and you'll have a chance to meet & network with trustees from other area libraries.

You have two opportunities to attend:

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Time: 1:30 - 3:30pm
Location: Berlin Public Library (map)
   ~ or ~
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2014
Time: 5:30 - 7:30pm (a complimentary light dinner will be provided)
Location: Fond du Lac Public Library (map)

Topics covered will include:

• library system overview
• the library trustee’s job
• general responsibilities
• division of responsibility/authority
• legal issues
• open meetings, public records, liability
• advocacy: speaking up for the library
• county funding