This week's ILA member spotlight shines on Becky Spratford, a librarian and author who is actively involved in the Illinois library community. She currently serves on the ILA Executive Board. We asked Becky to answer a few professional and amusi…
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is undergoing significant changes that may impact the Illinois library community. We know many of you are following the latest developments, but for those who are uncertain about what is happening, …
On April 4, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration, aiming to stop the dismantling of three federal agencies that provide services and …
Our latest Institutional Member Spotlight is on the Dunlap Public Library District located in Dunlap, Illinois. Library's History The Dunlap Library began in 1939 when four local women, Myrtle Wilmot, Vesta Stephenson, Mabel Elwell, and Vi…
On Thursday, March 27, Secretary of State & State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias sent a letter to Illinois libraries responding to the executive order requiring that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and six oth…
On March 14, President Trump issued an executive order mandating the elimination of seven agencies, including one that funds libraries around the country – the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The executive order, which we belie…
Illinois General Assembly NewsFriday, March 20, was the deadline by which all bills that were filed this year must pass committee or be re-referred back to the House Rules or Senate Assignments Committee and precluded from further consideration. Ther…
This week's ILA member spotlight shines on Christine Kuffel. Christine is the coordinator of user services and a reference/instruction librarian at Harper College in Palatine. She is the manager of the ILA Marketing Forum. We asked Christine…
East Dundee, IL – After a thorough search, the Fox River Valley Public Library District is happy to announce the appointment of Kristi Howe as the new Executive Director. Howe brings a strong library leadership and management background, having…
On Friday night, March 14, an executive order was issued by the Trump administration calling for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the nation’s only federal agency for America’s libraries. Since…
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