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The Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries Forum (IACRL) promotes the interests of academic libraries and the personnel of those libraries; enhances the abilities of academic library personnel to identify and meet the information needs of current and potential library users; develops and promotes leadership to the academic library community.
News
- IACRL at ILA 2024 Conference Wrap-Up
- October 15, 2024
- By Kim Tipton, McHenry County College The 2024 Illinois Library Association Conference was held October 8-10 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois. The theme this year was “Libraries Are Lit: Sparking Innovation and Imagination,”…
- IACRL Unconference Wrap-Up
- October 15, 2024
- By Kim Tipton, McHenry County College We’re pleased to share that the IACRL Unconference at ILA 2024 once again was a success! The Unconference was attended by 15 people who suggested numerous important topics to discuss, like distance/online l…
- ILA 2024 Conference Preview
- September 26, 2024
- By Kim Tipton, McHenry County College The 2024 Illinois Library Association Conference will be held October 8-10 at the Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois. The theme this year is “Libraries Are Lit: Sparking Innovation and Imagination,R…
Events
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Jan
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2025
IACRL Board Meeting
Monday, Jan 13, 2025 11:00am–12:00pm
Zoom
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Feb
10
2025
IACRL Board Meeting
Monday, Feb 10, 2025 11:00am–12:00pm
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Mar
10
2025
IACRL Board Meeting
Monday, Mar 10, 2025 11:00am–12:00pm
Zoom
IACRL is a chapter of the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). For the purposes of this forum, academic libraries include college, community, technical and junior colleges and university libraries as well as research libraries not affiliated with academic institutions.
Mission
The mission of the IACRL is to promote the interests of academic libraries and the personnel of those libraries; to enhance the abilities of academic library personnel to identify and meet the information needs of current and potential library users; to develop and promote leadership to the academic library community.
Goals and objectives
- To contribute to the professional and career development of all academic library personnel
- To enhance the capabilities of Illinois libraries to serve the needs of their users
- To promote and speak for the interests of academic libraries
- To promote study, research and dissemination of information relevant to academic librarianship
- To promote and foster cooperation and communication among the members of IACRL, the academic community, and other organizations with common interests
- To support and protect intellectual freedom in academic libraries
- To honor the contribution of individuals who enhance academic libraries in Illinois
Join IACRL
Any ILA member can join IACRL by updating your ILA forum preferences. Membership in ALA or ACRL not required.
IACRL Directory of Expertise
The Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries is developing a directory of expertise for Illinois academic librarians. Sign up to share your expertise with your librarian colleagues. Share your passion for and experience with any number of the specialties listed below. This contact list of expertise will give librarians across the state the opportunity to network with each other, answer one another’s questions, and share knowledge.
Mailing list
Keep in touch! Stay informed and join our listserv! The IACRL listserv is an unmoderated discussion group, consisting primarily of occasional announcements about IACRL and upcoming events.
To subscribe, unsubscribe, or update your information, please visit https://railslibraries.org/networking/listserv-faqs.
To post a message to all list members, email iacrl@list.railslibraries.org. You must be a list subscriber to post. You can also see https://railslibraries.org/networking/email-lists for additional help. You will need to log in to your L2 account for this.
If you have questions, please contact list moderators Gwen Gregory (ggregory@niu.edu) or Eric Edwards (eedwards@ilsos.gov).
IACRL By-Laws
Our By-Laws were approved by the membership on October 27, 1997 and were amended on October 17, 2000, April 1, 2014, and October 8, 2009. View a full HTML version of the IACRL by-laws online.
Officers
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Shannon Pohrte, President
Elgin Community College
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Joshua Newport, President-Elect
Math and Science Librarian at Illinois State University
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Theodore Schwitzner, Secretary/Treasurer
The Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois
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Sarah McHone-Chase, Past President
Aurora University Library
Term ends 06/30/2025
Standing Committees
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Sarah McHone-Chase, Awards Committee Chair
Aurora University Library
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Joshua Newport, Conference/Continuing Education Committee Chair
Math and Science Librarian at Illinois State University
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Wendell G Johnson, Membership Committee Chair
Social Sciences Librarian at Northern Illinois University Libraries
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Sarah McHone-Chase, Nominating Committee Chair
Aurora University Library
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Kim Tipton, Communications Committee Chair
Reference Librarian at McHenry County College Library
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Jacqueline Zook, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee Chair
Technical Services Coordinator at Northeastern Illinois University
Term ends 06/30/2025
Forum Leadership
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Gwendolyn A. Harrison, Board liaison
Director at Lincoln Library
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Tamara Jenkins, Staff liaison
Illinois Library Association
Term ends 06/30/2025