(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA Awards Committee is accepting nominations for this year’s ILA Awards. The ILA Awards Program (see link for more information on each award) celebrates outstanding contributions to librarianship and library services in Illinois. If you have an outstanding staff member at your library, whether they are a colleague, director,…
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Registration Open for ILA Noon Network Webinar “The Great North American Solar Eclipse”–Wed., Feb. 21, 12:00-1:00 PM CDT
(via the Illinois Library Association) Registration is open for the Illinois Library Association’s Noon Network webinar “The Great North American Solar Eclipse”. It will take place on Wednesday, February 21, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM CDT. Please see below for more details, including the link to registration. One solar eclipse down, and one to go!…
Call for Participation: Illinois Library Association’s Strategic-Planning Survey–Open to Members and Non-Members
(via the Illinois Library Association) ILA is currently developing its three-year strategic plan (2024-2027). The current strategic plan was adopted by the ILA Executive Board on April 18, 2019. Originally intended to be a three-year plan in effect from 2019-20 through 2021-22, it was extended for one year by the Executive Board vote in September…
Call for Proposals: Illinois Library Association Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 8 – Thurs., Oct. 10, in Peoria, IL)–Deadline Friday, April 5
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA 2024 Annual Conference Program Committee is seeking program proposals for this year’s Conference. The 2024 meeting take place from Tuesday, October 8, to Thursday, October 10, at the Peoria (IL) Civic Center. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 5, 2024. In 2024, we will embark on a journey that will spark imagination and…
Reminder: Submissions for ILA Reporter “Library Buildings 2023” Article Due Sat., Jan. 20
(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…
Call for Submissions: ILA Reporter “Library Buildings 2023” Article–Deadline Sat., Jan. 20
(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…
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…