Personal Member Benefits

Participation opportunities in ILA's different special interest groups, addressing issues from intellectual freedom to social responsibility, and serving the needs of special groups from academic to youth services librarians, from public library managers to library trustees

Legislative advocacy through ILA's legislative program which represents ILA at legislative hearings and issues legislative alerts and updates to ILA's membership

Employment services through the Library Jobline of Illinois

Networking with colleagues throughout Illinois and increasing legislative contacts

ILA Reporter,a bimonthly newsletter which covers legislative topics, current issues, information on ILA activities, and the only published calendar of statewide, library-related events

Savings on ILA publications

Discount on Illinois Library Association Handbook of Organization and Membership Directory,an essential reference tool for association information and networking

Recognition through ILA's awards programs, honoring deserving individuals each year for their accomplishments for the library community

Students receive substantial savings on educational activities

Opportunities for savings with Hertz Rent-A-Car

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