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SENATE RESOLUTION

 
2    WHEREAS, Public libraries serve as essential community 
3institutions that provide access to information, education, 
4and cultural resources to all residents; and
 
5    WHEREAS, The governance and oversight of public libraries 
6is entrusted to library trustees who play a critical role in 
7ensuring that libraries operate efficiently, equitably, and in 
8the best interests of the public; and
 
9    WHEREAS, Library trustees must navigate complex legal, 
10financial, and policy matters, including issues of 
11intellectual freedom, budgeting, and community engagement; and
 
12    WHEREAS, The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State 
13provides training and educational resources for library 
14trustees to enhance their knowledge of their responsibilities 
15and the best practices in library governance; and
 
16    WHEREAS, Continuing education and training for library 
17trustees is vital to maintaining strong and well-functioning 
18libraries that serve the diverse needs of Illinois residents; 
19therefore, be it
 
20    RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL 
 
 
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1ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we urge all public 
2library trustees to participate in ongoing training programs 
3provided by the Illinois Secretary of State to strengthen 
4their ability to effectively oversee library operations and 
5services; and be it further
 
6    RESOLVED, That we encourage the Illinois Secretary of 
7State to expand and enhance library trustee training 
8opportunities, ensuring that all library board members have 
9access to comprehensive education on governance, ethics, and 
10policy matters; and be it further
 
11    RESOLVED, That suitable copies of this resolution be 
12delivered to Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, 
13the Illinois State Library, and all public library boards in 
14the State of Illinois.