(via the Illinois Library Association)
Registration is now open for Reaching Forward<https://ila.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6e70654dccbd86e15c572ad55&id=941bf9c016&e=b9a4efc184>. Reaching Forward is a one-day professional development conference for library staff. This year’s conference will be held on May 1, 2020, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. The conference includes exhibits, adult and youth performers showcases, sessions on the latest topics in librarianship, and, new this year, Ignite Sessions that provide the opportunity to hear three presentations in one session! Register<https://ila.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6e70654dccbd86e15c572ad55&id=09df338cd3&e=b9a4efc184> today to secure the early bird rate that ends on Friday, April 17.
Reaching Forward Awards
The Reaching Forward Forum is accepting nominations for two awards presented annually during the conference. The Oberman and Rich Reaching Forward Conference Grant<https://ila.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6e70654dccbd86e15c572ad55&id=1009f2c604&e=b9a4efc184> and the Robert P. Doyle ILA Conference Grant for Support Staff<https://ila.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6e70654dccbd86e15c572ad55&id=8d480f3397&e=b9a4efc184> promote continuing education in librarianship. The deadline for award nominations is Tuesday, March 31.