NEKLS 2025 Trustee Training

NEKLS Member Public Library Trustees and Directors: Join us Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9:30–11:00 a.m. CDT on Zoom for this year’s NEKLS Trustee Training. This session, presented by Nicolle Davies, Colorado State Librarian, will explore the essential relationship between library boards and directors, providing practical strategies for fostering collaboration, improving communication, and strengthening partnerships that drive library success.

Register to attend: https://kslib.zoom.us/meeting/register/tyZErEyeQgq0LjEcVRNnrA

This webinar will be recorded.

What You’ll Learn:
• Clear role definitions for boards and directors
• Common friction points—and how to navigate them
• Strong communication practices
• Advocacy vs. marketing: what they are, when to use each, and why it matters
• Real-world examples of both advocacy and marketing strategies

Nicolle Davies serves as the State Librarian for Colorado. Davies holds both a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) and a Master’s in Library and Information Sciences (MLIS). Prior to this position, Davies served as the Executive Director of the Charleston County Public Library (SC), where she designed five new libraries, introduced new technology, and established a progressive service delivery model. Previously Davies served as the Executive Director of the Arapahoe Library District (CO), during which time she was named Library Journal’s 2016 Librarian of the Year. She is President of the Chief Officers of State Agencies (COSLA) and serves on the United for Libraries Board of Directors. Before coming to libraries, Davies worked in broadcast journalism and public relations.

Why This Training Matters for Trustees

This session is an opportunity to learn from one of the nation’s top library leaders, while strengthening your skills as a trustee. Beyond the professional development value, this webinar also helps fulfill your library’s accreditation requirement that trustees complete at least one continuing education activity annually. Participating live or watching the recording by September 15 will ensure your library remains in good standing for Library Development Grant eligibility. Check out the Library Trustee Resources webpage for more information on this requirement.

Need Help?

If you’re unfamiliar with Zoom, contact Dan Alexander at dalexander@nekls.org to schedule a help session before June 7th.