Association of Connecticut Library Boards
P.O Box 263 Ellington, CT 06029
www.aclb.wildapricots.org aclbctinfo@gmail.com
Upcoming Events!
Dear Chairpersons of Connecticut Library Boards,
ACLB’s goal is to assist trustees in broadening their knowledge base regarding effective and efficient governance of public libraries by offering educational opportunities.
Our Fall webinars promise to be timely and informative. Please share the following with your Trustees. Thank you!
Association Libraries: The Public-Private Partnership
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Join us for a discussion of the association library-town relationship. Topics to include the pros and cons of being an association, the many forms of association libraries in CT, the governing board, bylaws, Town-Library Agreements and MOUs, and FOIA implications. Please come with questions and ready to share!
Brenda McKinley, our presenter, has been a CT librarian for over 30 years and for most of those years has worked at an association library. She has been a Library Director for over 10 years, at the Ridgefield Library since 2017 and previously at Cyrenius H. Booth Library in Newtown.
Standing Strong - The Three-Legged Stool Approach for Libraries
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 @ 7:00pm
The Library serves as the foundation of our community’s knowledge, supported by the Library Trustees, Directors and Friends Groups. Cooperation among these groups is essential for the Library to function optimally and deliver its full array of services to the public. Should discord arise, or if any of these groups falters, the Library’s ability to serve effectively is compromised. Just as a stool cannot stand without all of its legs, the Library cannot thrive without the harmonious support of its custodians. This webinar provides an opportunity for the three groups to discuss their respective duties, legal aspects, and foster open communication.
Larry Rifkin, our moderator, is well known in Connecticut broadcasting. His career spans five decades and includes varied roles including television programming executive, radio personality, now podcaster…and songwriter!
Watch for email registration via CSL-Conntech listserv or register for these webinars on the ACLB website.
Questions? E-mail aclbctinfo@gmail.com
