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ILA 2025 Annual Conference!
October 14-16, 2025
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
Committee Charge
Coordinates program planning for ILA Annual Conference. In collaboration with the vice president/president-elect, the committee determines the theme, keynote speakers, and program sessions for the conference. The committee seeks proposals from ILA forums, committees, and a variety of library positions, types, sizes, and geographic areas to provide well-rounded educational content for all attendees.
Committee Composition
Composed of up to 13 members and 2 co-chairs (one public and one academic), serving sixteen month terms. The term ends October 31. At least one chair should have served on the ILA Conference Program Committee in the past. The committee should represent a balance of library types, locations, sizes, and positions. At least one member may represent a trustee position, a non-supervisory position, and a system position. It is preferred that the majority of committee members have attended an ILA Annual Conference. Executive Board liaison of the committee is the incoming vice president/president-elect.
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Nanette Donohue, Co-chair Collections and Technical Services Manager at Champaign Public Library
Co-chair Term ends 10/31/2025
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Jennifer Paliatka, Co-chair Elmhurst University
Co-chair Term ends 10/31/2025
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Grace Allbaugh, Member Social Sciences Librarian at Illinois State University
Member Term ends 10/31/2025
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Darnetta Bolton, Member Youth Services Librarian at Orland Park Public Library
Member Term ends 10/31/2025
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Michelle Boule Smith, Member Director of Library Services at North Central College
Member Term ends 10/31/2025
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Samantha M Chiappone, Member Branch Manager at Algonquin Area Public Library District
Member Term ends 10/31/2025
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Maria Fonseca-Gonzalez, Member NoveList Librarian at NoveList
Member Term ends 10/31/2025
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Gwen Gregory, Member Associate Dean for Collections Management at Northern Illinois University Libraries
Member Term ends 10/31/2025
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Joe Marcantonio, Member Director at Winfield Public Library
Member Term ends 10/31/2025
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Georgia Pichinos-Anderson, Member Patron Services Assistant Supervisor at Niles-Maine District Library
Member Term ends 10/31/2025
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Camille Rose, Member Assistant Director at Kankakee Public Library
Member Term ends 10/31/2025
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Alanna Sablotny, Member Head of Adult Services at Chatham Area Public Library District
Member Term ends 10/31/2025
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Devin Scott, Member Programming Coordinator at Salem Township Public Library District
Member Term ends 10/31/2025
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Rhiannon Shoults, Member Programming and Youth Services Manager at Normal Public Library
Member Term ends 10/31/2025
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Laura Van Cleve, Member Richton Park Public Library District
Member Term ends 10/31/2025
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Carolyn Ciesla, Board liaison Director A.C. Buehler Library at Elmhurst University
Board liaison Term ends 10/31/2025
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Kristin Pekoll, Staff liaison Conference and Continuing Education Manager at Illinois Library Association
Staff liaison Term ends 10/31/2025