Organization:
Library Forums

Current Library Forums
Government Documents Forum (GODORT)
Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
Librarians for Social Responsibility Forum (LSRF)
Library Trustee Forum (LTF)
Public Library Forum (PLF)
Reaching Forward: Forum for Library Support Staff
Reference Services Forum (RSF)
Resources & Technical Services Forum (RTSF)
Young Adult Services Forum (YASF)
Youth Services Forum (YSF)

Government Documents Forum (GODORT)
Focuses on government information issues and is affiliated with ALA's GODORT.

2007-2008 Manager
Michaelle Stewart
Poplar Creek Public Library District
1405 S. Park
Streamwood, IL 60107-2997
phone: (630) 837-6800
fax: (630) 837-6823
e-mail: govdoc@poplarcreek.lib.il.us

Board Liaison: Halle Mikyska

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Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries (IACRL) Forum
Presents the interests and concerns of academic librarians in Illinois (ACRL chapter).

2007-2008 Manager
Jocelyn Tipton
Eastern Illinois University
Booth Library
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920
phone: (217) 581-7542
fax: (217) 581-7534
e-mail: jttipton@eiu.edu

Board Liaison: Jocelyn Tipton

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Librarians for Social Responsibility Forum (LSRF)
Issue oriented, reponding to librarians' social issues.

2007-2008 Manager
Stacy Wittmann
Eisenhower Public Library District
4652 N. Olcott
Harwood Heights, IL 60706
phone: (708) 867-7828
fax: (708) 867-1535
e-mail: wittmanns@eisenhowerpld.org

Board Liaison: Carole Dickerson

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Library Trustees Forum (LTF)
Maintains a continuing education program and information network for library trustees and encourages citizens' use and support of libraries.

2007-2008 Manager
Kim D. Johnson
Maywood Public Library District
121 S. Fifth Ave.
Maywood, IL 60153-1307
phone: (708) 450-2002
fax: (708) 865-1915
e-mail: kimico414@hotmail.com

Board Liaison: H Dayle K. Zelenka

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Public Library Forum (PLF)
Addresses the networking needs and professional growth of public library managers.

2007-2008 Manager
Yvonne Beechler Bergendorf
Wood Dale Public Library
520 N. Wood Dale Rd.
Wood Dale, IL 60191
phone: (630) 766-6762
fax: (630) 766-5715
e-mail: ybergendorf@wooddalelibrary.org

Board Liaison: Christine "Cristy" Stupegia

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Reaching Forward: Forum for Library Support Staff
Addresses the needs and interests of library support staff in academic, public, school, and special libraries.

2007-2008 Co-Managers
Tobi A. Oberman
Skokie Public Library
5215 Oakton St.
Skokie, IL 60077-3680
phone: (847) 673-7774
fax: (847) 673-7797
e-mail: toberman@skokielibrary.info

Tom Rich
2410 Horeb Ave.
Zion, IL 60099
e-mail: TomRBigDog@aol.com

Board Liaison: Michelle Petersen

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Reference Services Forum (RSF)
Offers opportunities to share and enhance reference skills and to promote and recognize quality library reference service.

2007-2008 Manager
TBD

Board Liaison: Michelle Petersen

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Resources & Technical Services Forum (RTSF)
Focuses on the development, design, application, and integration of various technologies to improve access to and delivery of information to libraries.

2007-2008 Manager
Joy Anhalt
Tinley Park Public Library
7851 Timber Dr.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Phone: (708) 532-0160, x 5713
Fax: (708) 532-2981
e-mail: j_anhalt@tplibrary.org

Board Liaison: Emily R. Guss

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Young Adult Services Forum (YASF)
Creating and providing professional development opportunities and materials for library staff members working with young adult populations.

2007-2008 Manager
Veronica Schwartz
Head of Youth Services
Des Plaines Public Library
1501 Ellinwood St.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone: (847) 376-2791
e-mail: vschwart@dppl.org

Board Liaison: Nancy Huntley

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Youth Services Forum (YSF)
Addresses the needs and interests of those concerned with quality library service for children.

Blog Site: ilaysf.blogspot.com

2007-2008 Manager
Paula Lopatic
Vespasian Warner Public Library District
310 N. Quincy
Clinton, IL 61727
phone: (217) 935-5174
fax: (217) 935-4425
e-mail: paulal@rpls.lib.il.us

2008-2009 Manager:
Mary G. Adamowski
Orland Park Public Library
14921 Ravinia Ave.
Orland Park, IL 60462
phone: (708) 428-5135
fax: (708) 428-5187
e-mail: madamowski@orlandparklibrary.org

Board Liaison: Nancy Huntley

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