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Information for Trustees

Administrative Ready Reference
"Keeping the Public Informed: Administrative Ready Reference" is an encyclopedia of policy and legal issues for public libraries from the Illinois State Library.
CapWiz
ILA action alerts, status of bills, information about Illinois legislators and issues.
Federal FOIA
Links to the text of the federal Freedom of Information Act and guides to the act.
Illinois FOIA
Illinois Freedom of Information Act, with guides, FAQ, and other documentation from the Illinois Attorney General
Illinois Open Meetings Act
Text of the OMA, with a guide from the Illinois Attorney General, and a schedule of training sessions for public officials.
Illinois State Board of Elections
 
Library Days & Dates Feed
Upcoming legal dates and deadlines from ILSDO's "Public Library Days & Dates to Remember" calendar are now listed on our Public Libraries page.
Library Days and Dates 2009-2010
"Library Days and Dates to Remember", compiled by ILSDO.
Model Policies
Model policies and ordinances.
Non-Resident Q&A
Answers from the Illinois State Library about specific non-resident issues.
Public Library Standards
"Serving Our Public: Standards for Illinois Public Libraries"
Trustee Education Events
Orientation for new trustees, workshops on legal issues, and other opportunities.
Trustees Email List
Electronic mailing list for trustees of PALS public libraries.