(via the Illinois Library Association)<\/p>\n
Time is running\u00a0out to take advantage of the early-bird rate to attend this year’s\u00a0ILA Annual Conference<\/a>, taking place virtually\u00a0October 12-14, Tuesday-Thursday<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Register for the conference today to attend\u00a0sessions<\/a>\u00a0on the latest topics in librarianship, an exhibit hall, poster sessions, and networking opportunities.\u00a0In addition, you will have a chance to hear from\u00a0incredible speakers<\/a>, including\u00a0New York Times\u00a0<\/em>bestselling author Clint Smith; ALA Executive Director Tracie D. Hall; St. Louis based cartoonist, editor, and professor Steenz; and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Librarian at the University of Florida Libraries Twanna K. Hodge.<\/p>\n This year’s ILA\u00a0Annual Conference\u00a0will feature the return of one of\u00a0its most popular events–the IACRL (Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries) Unconference.\u00a0Conference registration\u00a0is required to attend the Unconference.\u00a0Attendees are invited to suggest issues or topics to discuss for the Unconference here<\/a>.\u00a0The top suggestions will be used as a starting point for discussions.\u00a0The IACRL Unconference will be held\u00a0Wednesday, October 13, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n