Illinois State Serving Our Public 5.0: Standards for Illinois Public Libraries

Serving Our Public 5.0: Standards for Illinois Public Libraries serves as a guide for defining and measuring Illinois public libraries mission and role in its community. Each section will include an Action Plan.

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Introduction to the Standards

 

 

Types of Illinois Public Libraries

 

 

Definition of a Public Library

 

How to Use the Standards

 

 

Glossary

 

 

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Illinois Public Library Standards

Advocacy and Community Engagement
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Information Services
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Collection Management
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Marketing, Promotion and Collaboration
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Finance and Budget
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Programming
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Governance and Administration
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Safety and Emergency Preparedness
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