ILA Reporter Advisory Committee

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Committee Spotlight - ILA Reporter Advisory Committee
May 14, 2021
Obstacles always present opportunities. The 2020/21 ILA Reporter Advisory Committee members had the pleasure of serving in a year when many unique opportunities presented themselves.To begin, all ILA committees and forums were invited to th…

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Events

  1. Aug 14 2025

    ILA Reporter Advisory Committee Meeting

    Thursday, Aug 14, 2025 3:00pm

    Zoom

  2. Sep 11 2025

    ILA Reporter Advisory Committee Meeting

    Thursday, Sep 11, 2025 3:00pm

    Zoom

  3. Oct 9 2025

    ILA Reporter Advisory Committee Meeting

    Thursday, Oct 9, 2025 3:00pm

    Zoom

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Committee Charge

To work with the ILA Executive Director to help ensure quality content in the ILA Reporter and to assist in obtaining that content.

Committee Composition

Composed of six members, serving three-year, staggered terms.

Guidelines for submissions to the ILA Reporter

  1. Emily Hampston Emily Hampston, Chair Adult Services and Outreach Coordinator at Palos Park Public Library

    Chair Term ends 06/30/2026
  2. Maureen Bocka Maureen Bocka, Member Adult Services Librarian at Bartlett Public Library District

    Member Term ends 06/30/2028
  3. Kate Kite Kate Kite, Member Continuing Education Coordinator Liaison at Illinois Heartland Library System

    Member Term ends 06/30/2027
  4. Daniela Martinez Daniela Martinez, Member Executive Library Director at Maywood Public Library District

    Member Term ends 06/30/2028
  5. Charity Ringel Charity Ringel, Member Program Coordinator Patron Services at University of Illinois at Springfield

    Member Term ends 06/30/2027
  6. Diana Rusch Diana Rusch, Member Reaching Across Illinois Library System

    Member Term ends 06/30/2028
  7. Shannon Pohrte Shannon Pohrte, Board liaison Elgin Community College

    Board liaison Term ends 06/30/2028
  8. Sarah Anderson Sarah Anderson, Staff liaison Member Services Specialist & Editor

    Staff liaison Term ends 06/03/2029
  9. Cyndi Robinson Cyndi Robinson, Staff liaison Executive Director at Illinois Library Association

    Staff liaison Term ends 06/30/2028
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