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Breakout Session Descriptions and Speakers
IYSI Program Book will be available for download in February
Schedule at a Glance
Thursday, February 27
10:00 am 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 12:45 - 1:45 pm 2:00 - 3:00 pm 3:00 - 3:15 pm 3:15 - 4:15 pm 4:30 - 6:30 pm 6:30 - 8:30 pm |
Help Desk Opens Luncheon with Samira Ahmed Breakout Sessions Breakout Sessions Snack Break Breakout Sessions Dinner on your own Evening Reception with Sponsors |
Friday, February 28
8:00 am 8:00 am - 1:00 pm 9:00 - 10:00 am 10:15 - 11:15 am 11:30 am - 12:30 pm 12:30 - 1:30 pm 1:45 - 3:00 pm |
Help Desk Opens Sponsor Tables Keynote Workshop with Kate Reynolds Breakout Sessions Lunch Breakout Sessions Breakout Sessions |
Breakout Session Descriptions and Speakers
IYSI Program Book will be available for download in February
IYSI 2025 Planning Committee
Co-Chairs
Tina Ruszala, Palos Heights Public Library
Alissa Janchenko, New Lenox Public Library
Members
Jess Alexander, Morton Grove Public Library
Ann Baillie, Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library
Sara Bell, Dunlap School District
Lyndsey Carney, Normal Public Library
Leah Gregory, Illinois Heartland Library System
Andie Kelch, Brimfield Library
Kate Kite, Illinois Heartland Library System
Margae Schmidt, Reaching Across Illinois Libraries System
Staff Liaison
Kristin Pekoll, ILA Conference and Continuing Education Manager
Becca Boland, ILA & iREAD Content and Development Manager