Trustee Zone

Working Effectively with Your Library Trustees

A brand new resource has been posted in the Trustee Zone for Board of Trustees group members and United for Libraries personal members in the Trustee section. A recording of the live webinar, "Working Effectively with Your Library Trustees" is now available for viewing. Login to access the link and additional resources.

New Member Benefit Webinar

New (and current) Trustee group and personal members are invited to watch a short webinar that shows you the various resources and benefits of membership, including how to login to the Trustee Zone and where to find all the great resources that come with your membership.

How to Login to the Trustee Zone

Welcome to United for Libraries' resources for members of the Trustee section as well as Board of Trustees group members. You must login to the Web site to access these resources:

  • If you are an ALA member and a member of United for Libraries (must be member of both) in the Trustee section, you will login using your ALA Website login.

  • If you are a Board of Trustees Group Member you will login using the username and password provided in your welcome letter.

  • If you see the word "Login" in the upper right of this screen you are currently logged out. Please login now to access the Trustee Zone.

  • If you see the word "Logout" in the upper right of this screen you are currently logged in and you can simply click on any of the links in the left hand menu under "Trustee Zone" to access your member benefits and resources.

  • If you do not login first, you will receive an error message when you click on any of the links to members' only pages/resources. If you are logged in and you receive an error message, please contact the United for Libraries office at united@ala.org or (800) 545-2433, ext. 2161 so that we may verify your current membership status and provide further assistance.

  • If you have previously logged in successfully and have forgotten your login, you may request a new one using the email address provided when joined. Follow the login link and look for the option titled, "Forgot your username or password." Click that link and you will be prompted for your email address. You will then receive an email with a link to reset your password. Check your spam folder if the email does not arrive within a few minutes. If you experience problems, please contact the United for Libraries office for assistance.

Explore the Trustee Zone

Use the links at the left to explore the resources available in the Trustee Zone.

  • 2014 Book Lover's Calendars are now available.
  • Toolkits.
  • Publications, including 101+ Great Ideas for Libraries and Friends, Getting Grants in Your Community and Making Our Voices Heard: Citizens Speak Out for Libraries, A Library Board's Practical Guide to Hiring Outside Experts, and A Library Board's Practical Guide to Self-Evaluation.
  • Archived and current copies of The Voice, the newsletter of United for Libraries.
  • Special offers from United for Libraries' corporate sponsors.