(via the Illinois Library Association) Did your library undergo renovations or new construction in 2023? Share the news with the library community by submitting the project for the ILA Reporter “Library Buildings 2023” article in the March 2024 issue. Submissions should include: Examples from past issues are available on the ILA website archive page (please see the March 2022 or March 2023 issues). The…
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Reminder: Illinois Library Association Seeks Committee Volunteers–Deadline Fri., March 15
(via the Illinois Library Association) Are you seeking opportunities to enhance your resume or elevate your engagement in the Illinois library community in 2024? Consider serving on an ILA committee. Illinois Library Association Vice President/President-Elect Amy Byers will begin making appointments early in 2024, so now is the time to start thinking ahead. Serving on an…
Call for Volunteers: Illinois Library Association Forums
(via the Illinois Library Association) Are you a member of ILA seeking to become more involved? If you’re a current member seeking increased engagement, or considering joining ILA for a more active role in the Illinois library community, take advantage of the opportunities on ILA’s Forums! Participating in Forums offers you a glimpse into working alongside professionals…
Reminder: Registration Open for Illinois Library Association Legislative Meetups, Running from Tues., Nov. 28, to Wed., Dec. 6–Deadline Fri., Nov. 24
(via the Illinois Library Association) This is a reminder that registration is open for the 2023 ILA Library Legislative Meetups. This series of seven legislative events provides an opportunity to meet with your legislators and speak with them firsthand about issues affecting you and your library. Library trustees, directors, and staff from public, school, and…
Call for Participation: ILA Reporter Advisory Committee Survey on Circulating “Library of Things”–Deadline Fri., Dec. 1
(via the Illinois Library Association) Does your library circulate interesting items as part of a special collection? If so, please tell us about them for the opportunity to be featured in an article in the ILA Reporter. A survey, “Library of Things: Unique Circulating Collections”, will be open through Friday, December 1, 2023. If you…
Reminder: Registration Open for Illinois Library Association Legislative Meetups, Running from Tues., Nov. 28, to Wed., Dec. 6–Deadline Thurs., Nov. 23
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) A reminder that these are starting soon! All librarians and library supporters are welcome to attend. If you are registered, please feel free to contact your legislators and encourage them to be there or to send a staff member. Deadline for registration is November 23. ————————————————————- Registration is now…
Registration Open for Illinois Library Association Legislative Meetups, Running from Tues., Nov. 28, to Wed., Dec. 6–Deadline Thurs., Nov. 23
(via the Illinois Library Association) Registration is now open for the 2023 ILA Library Legislative Meetups. This series of seven legislative events provides an opportunity to meet with your legislators and speak with them firsthand about issues affecting you and your library. Library trustees, directors, and staff from public, school, and academic libraries are encouraged…
Call for Nominations: 2024 Illinois Library Association Executive Board Elections–Deadline Fri., Oct. 27, 2023, at 5:00 PM CDT
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the 2024 Executive Board Election. In April 2024, members will vote for the ILA Vice-President/President-elect, who should be an academic librarian, and for four Executive Board positions, who can be public, school, academic, special, or library trustee representatives, and the ALA Councilor,…
Final Reminder: Early-Bird Registration for 2023 Illinois Library Association Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 24 – Thurs., Oct. 26, in Springfield) Closes Today, Oct. 2
(via Kristin Pekoll, Illinois Library Association) Hurry, today is your last opportunity to secure the early-bird discount for the 2023 ILA Annual Conference! Don’t delay any longer – register now to keep some extra cash in your pocket and get ready to immerse yourself in valuable sessions, an energetic exhibit hall, engaging speakers, networking prospects,…
ILA Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 24 – Thurs, Oct. 26, in Springfield) Features Programming Designed for Academic Librarians, Including IACRL Luncheon
(via the Illinois Library Association) Join us at this year’s ILA Annual Conference for specialized programming designed specifically for academic library professionals. The conference is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, October 24, to Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the BOS Center in Springfield, IL. IACRL @ ILA Programming has been carefully crafted with academic librarians in…