ILA Best Practices Blog

The ILA Best Practices committee is collecting practices that constitute excellence in libraries. Recognizing that librarianship is both an art and a science, we believe that the ideas presented on this web page are starting points for discussion about the service we strive for and may help each other obtain.

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ILA Cultural and Racial Diversity Blog

This blog is to share resources, events, and discussion about any topics related to under-represented groups in libraries. This blog originated out of the I-CARD Committee (Illinois Library Association Cultural and Racial Diversity Committee). To keep out spam, there will be comment moderation and word verification. Of course, comments and opinions here are those of the authors and not of the ILA or employing libraries.

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ILA Marketing Committee Blog

The Marketing Committee of the Illinois Library Association is charged with developing and implementing a marketing plan to promote the value that libraries bring to their communities. This would include the coordination of sharing successful marketing practices and library programs and services.

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ILA Reporter Reader's Blog

The ILA Reporter is the Association's bimonthly newsletter. It covers legislative topics, current issues, and information on ILA activities. It also contains the only published calendar of statewide, library-related events.

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Reaching Forward

Our mission is to provide professional opportunities for library support staff to grow, learn, and connect with new ideas.

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Young Adult Services Forum Wiki

The purpose of YASF is to create and provide professional development opportunities and materials for library staff members working with young adult populations

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Youth Services Forum Wiki

Addresses the needs and interests of those concerned with quality library service for children.

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