The ILA Executive Board has endorsed the CARLI Statement on the Importance of Librarians in Academic Libraries, September 2024. The statement is available here.
This week's member spotlight is on Mikael Jacobsen, Director of the Lake Villa District Library (LVDL). Mikael has served on the ILA Conference Program and Awards Committees, and he is a current member of the Public Policy Committee. We ask…
The Reaching Forward North and Reaching Forward South Committees are accepting program proposals for their 2025 conferences. These annual conferences, dedicated to the professional development of library support staff, are deeply committed to deliver…
This week's member spotlight is on Monica Dombrowski, Executive Director of the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District (WNPLD). Monica has served on the ILA Public Policy Committee, and she is a current member of the Advocacy Committee. We asked…
This week's member spotlight is on Emily Porter. Emily is the ARTs Coordinator & Media Specialist at Curie High School and a member of the ILA Diversity Committee. She is a Chicago native and enjoys listening to music, dancing, and…
As you know, our keynote speaker, Nick Offerman, will not be able to join us in Peoria. But we’re excited to announce a special Q&A keynote at ILA’s 2024 Annual Conference, where ILA members can ask questions on video and Nick will re…
Dear Illinois Library Association (ILA) friends and colleagues, On behalf of the 2024 ILA Annual Conference Program Committee, we want to share how excited we are to see you in Peoria very soon. Unfortunately, we have some disappointing news to share…
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…
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…
Our latest Institutional Member Spotlight is on the Addison Public Library! Continue reading to learn about the Addison Public Library! Library's History The library's origins trace back to the Kiwanis Club, which established a fund for the…
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