Who we are:

We are a  partnership formed to provide on-line or on-site, practical, locally focused Board Development; Budget and Planning; Community Leadersip; Marketing and Advocacy skills and implementation workshops.  We help develop skills for effective governance through performance based Board Development. 

 Having fun while we learn together.

Experienced trainer and speaker  with extensive expertise in working with public libraries and other community organizations.  trusteecollege@msn.com

Jim Connor, Trustee College, receives ALA Trustee Citation from 2005 ALA President Carol Brey-Cassiano

Whom do we serve:

NEW CONSULTING SERVICES OFFERED.

EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE CONSULTING GROUP NOW WORKING WITH COMMUNITY  NON-PROFITS  TO PROVIDE BOARD ORIENTATIONS, GOVERNANCE IMPROVEMENT METHODS, COMMUNITY IMPACT AND RELATED SERVICES. CONTACT JIM CONNOR @ 402-461-6425 - JIMCONNOR32@MSN.COM.   We  also continue to serve our library clients.

Our focus is on the rural / small libraries.  State Library and State Library Associations, along with the Regional Library systems invite our team to present workshops, leadership institutes and related board development and community programs to propel public libraries into a respected leadership role in the community.

Team members are authors, speakers, nationally recognized trainers, and are featured on Web Junction Webinars and blogs providing specialized training and topic discussions for public library trustees and directors. Governance, policy issues, Director/Board relations,budget development and management, ethics and board conduct are just a few of the vital topics covered in these communications.

Local venue workshops and seminars are some of the most productive and cost-effective gatherings of library leaders with specific needs being addressed by our knowledgeable team. Energetic, lively and enjoyable  get-togethers with inter-active participation and learning opportunities that provide effective take-home ideas and practices.

Involved participants expand the information exchange at a recent leadership session in Montana. (above photo)

Contact information:

The Trustee College Consulting Team was formed by, and activities are scheduled through Jim Connor at trusteecollege@msn.com, or 402-461-6425   Please contact us with your questions and convenient dates and location requests. We welcome comments and questions at trusteecollege@msn.com