(via Kim Tipton, McHenry County College) An upcoming issue of the ILA Reporter will feature an article about “unplugged libraries” – libraries with activities and spaces that don’t require technology. This could include (but is not limited to) “mindfulness” programs, like yoga or meditation; arts & crafts; or a dedicated quiet space in your library…
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Reminder: Program Proposals for Illinois Library Association 2020 Annual Conference (Oct. 20-22 in Springfield) Due Mon., March 16
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA 2020 Annual Conference Program Committee is seeking program proposals for this year’s conference. This year’s theme — Many Libraries, One State — We Are ILA — focuses on what brings us together and how we can remove barriers to collaboration. Therefore, we highly encourage you to widen the scope of…
Reminder: Registration Still Open for Illinois Library Association Legislative Meet-ups (First One is Mon., Feb. 3)
(via the Illinois Library Association) Registration is now open for the 2020 ILA Legislative Meet-ups! The ILA Legislative Meet-ups are a chance for the Illinois library community to hear from and meet with state lawmakers and discuss the issues affecting libraries. In the wake of Macmillan’s decision to limit access to ebooks resulting in the…
Call for Applications: Elevate Illinois Libraries Leadership Program 2020 (April 18 at Illinois State Library) — Deadline March 2
(via the Illinois Library Association) Applications are now being accepted for the Elevate Illinois Libraries Leadership Program (Elevate). This year’s program will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, at the Illinois State Library in Springfield. Elevate 2020 sessions will explore the concept of judging versus joining behaviors and the…
Seeking Information for Upcoming ILA Reporter Article on Community Engagement Through Makers and the Maker Movement
(via Tana Petrov, Fountaindale Public Library District) I am seeking responses for a survey being used to collect information for an upcoming article appearing in the Illinois Library Association’s ILA Reporter magazine. The topic of the article is “community engagement through makers and the maker movement”. I am interested in learning about maker programs from…
Call for Topic Suggestions: ILA Noon Network Micro-Learning Webinars (Deadline Jan. 17)
(via the Illinois Library Association) This spring, ILA will launch a new member learning resource, ILA Noon Network. The ILA Noon Network will offer afternoon micro-learning webinars on various topics designed to help members with their professional development goals. Webinars will be twenty minutes, and consist of a 10-minute presentation followed by a 10-minute question…
Reminder: Submissions for ILA Reporter “Library Buildings 2019” Feature Due January 20
(via the Illinois Library Association) Has your library undergone renovations or new building in 2019? Share the news with the library community by submitting the project for the ILA Reporter “Library Buildings 2019” article in the March 2020 issue. Submissions should include: At least one high-resolution image of the exterior At least one high-resolution of the interior…
Call for Nominations: Illinois Library Association Awards (Deadline Friday, May 15)
(via the Illinois Library Association) The Illinois Library Association is now accepting nominations for its 2020 awards. The ILA Awards honor and recognize excellence in librarianship in Illinois. Now is the time to nominate a colleague, manager, mentor, or yourself for an ILA Award. The complete list of ILA Awards, including criteria and eligibility for…
Call for Volunteers: Illinois Library Association Committees (Terms Begin July 1)
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago, on behalf of the Illinois Library Association) Interested in getting involved in statewide professional service? Consider serving on an ILA committee! Appointments are now being considered for the coming program year. Appointments begin July 1, 2020, and most committee members serve two-year terms. More information is available here.
Registration Open for 2020 Illinois Library Association Legislative Meet-ups
(via the Illinois Library Association) Registration is now open for the 2020 ILA Legislative Meet-ups! The ILA Legislative Meet-ups are a chance for the Illinois library community to hear from and meet with state lawmakers and discuss the issues affecting libraries. In the wake of Macmillan’s decision to limit access to ebooks resulting in the…