What does the Library Board do?

The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Library. While the Board does not manage the library, it does:

• Create a long-range plan for Library services and programs

• Oversee Library funds

• Sets policies for the Library

• Hire and evaluate the Library Director

• Advocate for the Library

 
What are the Duties and Responsibilities of Library Trustees?

1. Attend monthly Board meetings and periodic committee meetings.

2. Represent the community and its needs and interests as related to the library’s mission.

3. Set written policies to govern the operation of the library.

4. Establish rules and regulations governing the use of the library upon the recommendation of the Library Director.

5. Secure adequate funds from the appropriating agency, and from new sources if necessary, to carry out the library's programs.

6. Set the annual budget.

7. Advocate for the library’s needs at the local and state level. Support state and national library legislation which benefits library service.

By Illinois law, Trustees serve without compensation.