Library Trustees

Thank you to our volunteer Public Library Board Trustees. Your service is appreciated. 

Board terms are for four years and expire April 30. When there is a vacancy, the person appointed to the position fills out the remainder of the term–to whatever date the term expires, rather than four years from appointment. After filling an unexpired term, a Trustee is  eligible for up to two four-year terms before a one year break is required before seeking reappointment. 

Example: Joe’s term expires April 30, 2024 and Linda’s expires April 30, 2025. Both resign in January. In February, the city council appoints Richard to Joe’s position and Mary to Linda’s position. Richard’s term still expires April 30, 2024, and Mary’s term still expires April 30, 2025. Both are eligible to be appointed to two full four-year terms after serving out the remaining term to which they were appointed.

This means that no more than two terms expire in a given year, and all terms expire on an April 30 date.
(Note: This information applies to city, county, and township libraries.)

Resources from Regional Library Systems Site:

Trustee Contact Information:

Each public library has a spreadsheet in their “Library Access” folder to enter current Trustee information.

Trustee Training Resources:

PASTE

Trustee Training Recommendations and recordings are available in Niche Academy. Need credentials? The SEKLS office staff can help set those up for member library staff and trustees.

2026 Trainings include:

2025 Trainings

2024 Trainings

Systems After-Lunch Course Archives: systems.mykansaslibrary.org

Older Recordings (still useful)

A Library Situation Video Series from our YouTube Channel:

Southeast Kansas Library System

218 East Madison
Iola, Kansas 66749

Hours of Operation:
Monday to Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Contact Us at:
(800) 279-3219 (Toll free)

(620) 365-5136 (Phone)

(620) 365-5137 (Fax)

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