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The Resources & Technical Services Forum focuses on the development, design, application, and integration of various technologies to improve access to and delivery of information to libraries.
News
- Forum Spotlight - Resources and Technical Services Forum (RTSF)
- February 19, 2025
- The Resources and Technical Services Forum (RTSF) of ILA supports library staff working in all areas of technical services, including cataloging, acquisitions, processing, collection development, and collection management through professional develop…
- Hannah Malmstrom Selected as 2024 Recipient of the ILA Resources and Technical Services Forum (RTSF) Scholarship
- July 17, 2024
- Hannah Malmstrom Selected as 2024 Recipient of the Illinois Library AssociationResources and Technical Services Forum Scholarship The Illinois Library Association (ILA) announces Hannah Malmstrom, Technical Services Cataloger at the River Valley Dist…
- Congratulations to Jenny Cuevas for the Technical Services Award
- July 17, 2024
- Jenny Cuevas Selected as 2024 Recipient of the Illinois Library AssociationTBS, Inc. Technical Services Award The Illinois Library Association (ILA) is proud to announce Jenny Cuevas, Head of Materials Management at the Addison Public Library (A…
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RTSF Conference Planning Committee
Tuesday, Mar 4, 2025 9:30am–10:30am
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Forum Leadership
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Nanette Donohue, Manager Collections and Technical Services Manager at Champaign Public Library
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Alex C. Todd, Board liaison Executive Director at Prospect Heights Public Library District
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Joy Anhalt, Past Manager Technical Services Manager at Tinley Park Public Library
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Kristin Pekoll, Staff liaison Conference and Continuing Education Manager at Illinois Library Association
Term ends 06/30/2025