Trustee Connection
The Kentucky Library Trustees' Round Table (KLTRT) business meeting was held April 9th at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Bowling Green, KY.
Membership in KLTRT is vital for trustees and the Trustee Round Table. Our commitment is to promote public library services, provide information to other trustees, and advance the cause of libraries in the legislature. Members receive information, resources, and an exchange that will help them be effective.
To join the Kentucky Library Trustee Round Table, go to klaonline.org and indicate the Public Library Section and Trustee Round Table. Ask your library director if your membership can be paid for by your library.
Trustees are encouraged to ask questions and share ideas on the Trustee Listserv at: Kpla@trustees.kentonlibrary.org All you will need is to submit your email address.
Jim Stoops, Vice Chairman, reported on the Kentucky Library Legislative Day held March 6, 2014 in Frankfort. He said that by showing up in force, we may never know what our appearance will mean when it comes time to vote on issues and laws that affect public libraries throughout the Commonwealth. Our efforts are being noticed by our legislators; many asked about the change in laws (PVA assessments), pending lawsuits (taxing districts) and how they will affect our public libraries. Also, Stoops reiterated how important the Trustee Certification Program is to all public libraries. Certification represents a commitment by trustees to the libraries and the populations they serve.
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Our winner of the Trustee Scholarship is Louise Canter, a trustee from Kenton County Public Library. She is also our new Secretary!
State Librarian Wayne Onkst said it is a big commitment to become a trustee and represent, through membership in KLTRT, 119 libraries as one of 600 plus trustees in the state. Only a few states have certification for trustees and we feel ours is the best. Working together makes our libraries stronger and hopefully we can come out of the 2014 Legislative session on a strong standing to go forward.
As Chairman of KLTRT, Mindy will represent us at National Library Legislative Day in Washington, DC to speak to our national Kentucky legislators.
The next meeting will be held during the Spring Conference of KLA/KASL in Louisville at The Galt House, Thursday, September 18th at 5:00pm.
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Webinars! That's what's free. Every month Beth Milburn puts together a calendar of free continuing education opportunities. Some of these webinars are produced by staff at KDLA. Our staff covers a variety of topics of interest to public library staff such as readers' advisory, KYVL databases, and public relations. 
Friends of Kentucky Libraries again encourages libraries and Friends chapters to sponsor Meet and Greets this fall. These events offer an excellent opportunity to share the library message with legislators and local officials. 2014 is an election year and candidates will want to make as many contacts as possible. In addition, M&Gs can help grow and firm relationships with community leaders. Plans should be tailored to each library's situation and resources. Please contact Linda Stith at 
Just ask 6-year old library customer Ethan, who recently visited the Scott County Public Library and offered his opinion...