2026 Board Trustee and Administrator In-Person Trainings

The Indiana Library Federation (ILF) is proud to offer in-person trainings for library board trustees and school administrators. These offerings are generously provided through a $150,000 grant from the Herbert Simon Family Foundation. 

Group registration will go live on Monday, June 1.

We will be offering 4 training experiences over the next two years. These trainings are designed to provide high-impact curriculum and training around advocacy in the state of Indiana. The curriculum and training will be delivered by the talented team at Hedges and our Advocacy Committee. 

Curriculum/Training Topics

The training provides library leaders and board trustees with a comprehensive overview of core board governance responsibilities. Participants will learn about:

  • Legal and financial oversight
  • Supporting and evaluating the library director
  • Maintaining effective staff and board trustee roles
  • Setting mission, direction, and purpose
  • Building and sustaining an effective board of trustee
  • Advancing the library’s public value through local community advocacy

Registration FAQs

  • Should library staff attend this training?
    • Public library directors and school librarians are encouraged to attend with their representatives.
  • Will a hotel block be provided?
    • A hotel block will be provided for those who prefer to arrive the evening before, but the responsibility of hotel room accommodations will be on attendees. 
  • What is the best method for registration?
    • If a Trustee or Administrator is already an ILF individual member, they should register themselves for the event or provide login details to a staff member for their library to register them.
    • Otherwise, we suggest one individual registers all trustees/administrators via the guest registration option in the form. Please include all dietary restrictions and/or special accommodations. 
  • What does it cost to register?
    • There is NO CHARGE to register for the training. Mileage will be reimbursed at 49 cents per mile for attendees.
  • How do we request mileage reimbursement? 
    • One representative from each library will submit a form after the training. One reimbursement check will be sent to the mailing address provided in the form. 
  • What meal(s) are provided?
    • Breakfast and lunch are provided at no charge to all attendees. More details will be sent in the Know Before You Go email to all attendees.

Testimonials

Below are direct quotes from past participants in these types of trainings with the Hedges team:

  • “This session provided meaningful opportunities to reflect on the content provided and identify its applicability to our work."
  • “I love that it was a high-level view of all the topics to get us thinking. The reflection times were great to personalize and internalize the information!"
  • “Presenters are knowledgeable, friendly, and polished! Well done!”
  • “Love the format of the sessions and worksheets provide to guide discussions and my actions items!”

  • “My first time attending a session like this and it exceeded my expectations.”