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The Small and Rural Libraries Forum represents the interests of small and rural libraries in Illinois, provides a forum for staff at all levels and trustees to discuss issues of particular interest to small and rural libraries, and encourages active participation in Illinois library organizations.
News
- Member Spotlight - Jessica Rodrigues
- November 25, 2024
- This week's member spotlight is on Jessica Rodrigues. Jessica is the Director of the Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library and a member of the ILA Reaching Forward North Committee and the ILA Small and Rural Libraries Forum. We asked…
- ILA Announces Recipients of the 2024 Small and Rural Libraries Forum Annual Conference Grant
- August 12, 2024
- The Illinois Library Association (ILA) is pleased to announce that Lisa Casterline, Director of the Nokomis Public Library in Nokomis, Illinois, and Devin Scott, Programming Coordinator at the Salem Township Public Library District in Yates City, Ill…
- SARL Meetups
- July 12, 2024
- Please join the Small and Rural Libraries Forum (SARL) for a virtual meetup on topics chosen by you, for you. Guests will share experiences and insight and lead discussion and a Q&A. (Click the link below to register for the meetup) Disabili…
Events
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Jan
9
2025
SARL Meetup: Standards
Thursday, Jan 9, 2025 2:00pm–3:00pm
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Feb
20
2025
Small and Rural Libraries Forum Meeting
Thursday, Feb 20, 2025 2:00pm–3:00pm
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Apr
17
2025
Small and Rural Libraries Forum Meeting
Thursday, Apr 17, 2025 2:00pm–3:00pm
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Forum Leadership
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Esther Curry, Board liaison
C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District
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Cathy Grafton, Member
Library Director at Odell Public Library District
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Donald Pippin, Member
Director at Philo Public Library District
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Jackie Wells, Member
Camargo Township District Library
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Jessica Rodrigues, Member
Director at Steger-South Chicago Heights Public Library District
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Sherry Waldrep, Member
Director at Allerton Public Library District
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Kristin Pekoll, Staff liaison
Conference and Continuing Education Manager at Illinois Library Association
Term ends 06/30/2025