(via the Illinois Library Association) Are you interested in leading on library issues in Illinois, and interacting with colleagues from all types of libraries? Consider running for the Illinois Library Association Executive Board! The ILA Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for the 2026 Executive Board Election. In April of 2026, members will vote for the…
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Registration Open for ILA Noon Network Webinar “Grant Writing for Libraries: A Basic Overview”–Wed., Nov. 12, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
Note: This webinar takes place on one of the virtual days for the HSLI Annual Conference. (via the Illinois Library Association) Registration is open for the ILA Noon Network webinar “Grant Writing for Libraries: A Basic Overview”. It will take place on Wednesday, November 12, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. This webinar reviews basic…
Registration Open for 2025 ILA Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 14 – Thurs., Oct. 16, in Rosemont)–Early-Bird Deadline Tues., Sept. 16
(via the Illinois Library Association) Registration is now open for the 2025 ILA Annual Conference! The countdown is over, so secure your spot at this incredible conference! The 2025 ILA Conference Program Committee has curated an impressive lineup of informative sessions, powerful featured speakers, meaningful networking opportunities, and entertaining activities and events. Don’t miss the exhibit hall, an attendee favorite, where you…
Final Reminder: Poster Proposals for ILA Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 14 – Thurs., Oct. 16, in Rosemont) Due Fri., July 25
(via the Illinois Library Association) The deadline to submit a poster session for this year’s ILA Annual Conference is this Friday, July 25! This is your last chance to share your innovative program, report of a research study, or any topic relevant to librarianship. The Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, to Thursday, October…
Western Illinois University Faculty Librarians Receive 2025 Illinois Academic Librarian of the Year Award
(via the Illinois Library Association) The Western Illinois University (WIU) Librarian Faculty, Jeff Hancks, Michael Lorenzen, Krista Bowers Sharpe, Julia Thompson, Sean Cordes, Michelle Holschuh Simmons, Brian Clark, and Hunter Dunlap, are collectively the 2025 recipients of the Illinois Library Association (ILA) Illinois Academic Librarian of the Year Award. A ninth WIU librarian who also…
Registration for ILA Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 14 – Thurs., Oct. 16, in Rosemont) Opens Mon., July 21
(via the Illinois Library Association) Registration for the 2025 ILA Annual Conference opens in less than two weeks! This year’s meeting will take place from Tuesday, October 14, to Thursday, October 16, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont. It’s time to start planning your time off work, organizing your schedule, and getting…
Reminder: Poster Proposals for ILA Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 14 – Thurs., Oct. 16, in Rosemont) Due Fri., July 25
(via the Illinois Library Association) Showcase a program, process, or procedure you’ve developed and perfected at your library as a poster session at this year’s ILA Annual Conference! The Illinois Library Association Conference Program Committee is accepting applications for poster sessions at the Conference. The Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, to Thursday, October…
Call for Poster Proposals: ILA Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 14 – Thurs., Oct. 16, in Rosemont, IL)–Deadline Fri., July 25
(via the Illinois Library Association) Did you miss the deadline to submit a program proposal for this year’s ILA Annual Conference? If so, why not turn your proposal into a poster session? The Illinois Library Association Conference Program Committee is accepting applications for poster sessions at the Conference. The Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, October…
Call for Poster Proposals: Illinois Library Association Annual Conference (in Rosemont from Tues., Oct. 14, to Thurs., Oct. 16)–Deadline Fri., July 25
(via the Illinois Library Association) The Illinois Library Association Conference Program Committee is now accepting applications for poster sessions at this year’s ILA Annual Conference. The Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, to Thursday, October 16, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. Poster sessions will be featured in the exhibit…
Final Reminder: Nominations for 2025 ILA Awards Due Thurs., May 15
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA Awards Committee is excited to announce that nominations for the 2025 ILA awards, including the Illinois Academic Librarian of the Year Award, are now being accepted! ILA awards recognize excellence in librarianship and library services in Illinois. The time has come to recognize colleagues, friends, managers, mentors, mentees,…