Organization:
Library Forums

Current Library Forums
Government Documents Forum (GODORT)
Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
Librarians for Social Responsibility Forum (LSRF)
Library Trustee Forum (LTF)
Public Library Forum (PLF)
Reaching Forward: Forum for Library Support Staff
Reference Services Forum (RSF)
Resources & Technical Services Forum (RTSF)
Young Adult Services Forum (YASF)
Youth Services Forum (YSF)

Government Documents Forum (GODORT)
Focuses on government information issues and is affiliated with ALA's GODORT.

2008-2009 Manager
Michaelle Stewart
Poplar Creek Public Library District
1405 S. Park
Streamwood, IL 60107-2997
phone: (630) 837-6800
fax: (630) 837-6823
e-mail: govdoc@poplarcreek.lib.il.us

Board Liaison: Halle Cox

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Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Forum
Presents the interests and concerns of academic librarians in Illinois (ACRL chapter).

2008-2009 Manager
Isaac Hunter Dunlap
Western Illinois University Library
One University Circle
Macomb, IL  61455-1390
phone:  (309) 298-2745
fax:  (309) 298-2791
e-mail:  ih-dunlap@wiu.edu

Board Liaison: Jocelyn Tipton

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Librarians for Social Responsibility Forum (LSRF)
Issue oriented, reponding to librarians' social issues.

2008-2009 Co-Managers
Stacy Wittmann
Eisenhower Public Library District
4652 N. Olcott
Harwood Heights, IL  60706
phone:  (708) 867-7828
fax:  (708) 867-1535
e-mail:  wittmanns@eisenhowerpld.org

James Madigan
Oak Park Public Library
834 Lake St.
Oak Park, IL  60301-1314
phone:  (708) 697-6909
fax:  (708) 697-6900
e-mail:  jmadigan@oppl.org

Board Liaison: Carole Dickerson

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Library Trustees Forum (LTF)
Maintains a continuing education program and information network for library trustees and encourages citizens' use and support of libraries.

2008-2009 Manager
Carol Vaughan Kissane
Brookfield Public Library
3609 Grand Blvd.
Brookfield, IL  60513
phone:  (708) 387-0670
e-mail:  c.kiss@comcast.net

Board Liaison: H Dayle K. Zelenka

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Public Library Forum (PLF)
Addresses the networking needs and professional growth of public library managers.

2008-2009 Manager
Melody Coleman
West Chicago Public Library District
118 W. Washington St.
West Chicago, IL  60185
phone:  (630) 231-1552
fax:  (630) 231-1578
e-mail:  mcoleman@linc.lib.il.us

Board Liaison: Christine "Cristy" Stupegia

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Reaching Forward: Forum for Library Support Staff
Addresses the needs and interests of library support staff in academic, public, school, and special libraries.

2008-2009 Co-Managers
Tobi A. Oberman
Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton St.
Skokie, IL  60077-3680
phone:  (847) 673-7774
fax:  (847) 673-7797
e-mail:  toberman@skokielibrary.info

Tom Rich
2410 Horeb Ave.
Zion, IL  60099
e-mail:  TomRichConsulting@gmail.com

Board Liaison: Robyn Hendricks

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Reference Services Forum (RSF)
Offers opportunities to share and enhance reference skills and to promote and recognize quality library reference service.

2007-2008 Manager
Blaine R. Redemer
Illinois State Library
300 S. Second St.
Springfield, IL  62701-1796
phone:  (217) 782-5430
fax:  (217) 524-0041
e-mail:  bredemer@ilsos.net

Board Liaison: Diana Brawley Sussman

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Resources & Technical Services Forum (RTSF)
Focuses on the development, design, application, and integration of various technologies to improve access to and delivery of information to libraries.

2008-2009 Manager
Joy Anhalt
Tinley Park Public Library
7851 Timber Dr.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Phone: (708) 532-0160, x 5713
Fax: (708) 532-2981
e-mail: j_anhalt@tplibrary.org

Board Liaison: Emily R. Guss

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Young Adult Services Forum (YASF)
Creating and providing professional development opportunities and materials for library staff members working with young adult populations.

2008-2009 Manager
Veronica Schwartz
Head of Youth Services
Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood St.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: (847) 376-2791
e-mail: vschwart@dppl.org

Board Liaison: Dianne Happ

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Youth Services Forum (YSF)
Addresses the needs and interests of those concerned with quality library service for children.

Blog Site: ilaysf.blogspot.com

2008-2009 Manager
Mary G. Adamowski
Orland Park Public Library
14921 Ravinia Ave.
Orland Park, IL  60462
phone:  (708) 428-5135
fax:  (708)  428-5187
e-mail:  madamowski@orlandparklibrary.org

2009-2010 Manager
Jennifer Bueche
Gail Borden Public Library District
270 N. Grove Ave.
Elgin, IL  60120-5505
phone:  (847) 429-5973
fax:  (847) 742-0485
e-mail:  jbueche@gailborden.info

Board Liaison: Dianne Happ

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