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Publications by Illinois Academic Librarians
September 26, 2024 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
Compiled by Dee Anna Phares, Northern Illinois University  Published since March 2024 Aldred, B. (2024). From the Chair. DttP: A Quarterly Journal of Government Information Practice & Perspective, 52(2), 4. https://doi.org/10.…
Meet Emily Gilbert, the 2024 Illinois Academic Librarian of the Year
September 26, 2024 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
Interviewed by Kaitlyn Weger, Olney Central College  Emily Gilbert from University of Illinois Chicago’s Library of Health Sciences was recently named the 2024 ILA Academic Librarian of the Year. Enjoy this interview with Emily!  Hi! …
Forum Spotlight - Library Trustee Forum
September 12, 2024 - Library Trustee Forum (LTF)
The Library Trustee Forum is dedicated to helping trustees find resources and learn ways to better serve their libraries across the state.  For those who may be unfamiliar, the Library Trustee Forum is a board of library trustees, currently with…
Committee Spotlight: 2024 Conference Program Committee
September 4, 2024 - Conference Program Committee, 2024
ILA’s conference program doesn’t just magically come together. Every year, a dedicated group of library workers volunteer their time and talents to help ILA staff make the annual conference happen. It is truly The Best Committee Assignmen…
YASF Meeting Minutes 5/9/24
August 15, 2024 - Young Adult Services Forum (YASF)
Managers: Krista Hutley - Adult & Teen Librarian at Wilmette Public Library District / YASF’s Outgoing Manager Andrea Johnson - Teen Librarian Mount Prospect Public Library / YASF’s Manager Sonya Hill - Teen Librarian Ela Area Public …
Member Spotlight - Beth Smilack
August 14, 2024 - Reaching Forward South Committee
This week's member spotlight is on Beth Smilack. Beth is the Marketing and Communications Specialist at the Jerseyville Public Library, and the chair of the Reaching Forward South Committee.  We asked Beth to answer a few professional and a…
ILA Announces Recipients of the 2024 Small and Rural Libraries Forum Annual Conference Grant
August 12, 2024 - Small and Rural Libraries Forum (SARL)
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…
Forum Spotlight - Human Resources & Administration Forum (HRAF)
August 8, 2024 - Human Resources & Administration Forum (HRAF)
For Human Resources and Administrative professionals who are looking to navigate the complexities of the employee relationship or those who may be responsible for one or more job functions that fall within the realm of an HR and ADMIN Professional. T…
Just Published! Trusty Trustee Newsletter - July 2024
July 22, 2024 - Library Trustee Forum (LTF)
The ILA Library Trustee Forum newsletter, The Trusty Trustee, serves as a resource for the ILA trustee community (members and non-members) by providing the latest education, information, and news to help trustees successfully perform their duties. Al…
Congratulations to Tom Stagg
July 17, 2024 - Library Trustee Forum (LTF)
Tom Stagg Selected as 2024 Recipient of the Illinois Library AssociationTrustee of the Year Award Tom Stagg, Treasurer of the Board of Trustees for the Alpha Park Public Library in Bartonville, Illinois, is the 2024 Illinois Library Association …
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