• Keeps abreast of statewide and national issues and challenges.

• Gathers and disseminates information to the membership.

• Serves as a clearinghouse and source of information for libraries seeking assistance.

• Promotes intellectual freedom by actively contacting library and school officials where materials or procedures have been challenged, offering the assistance of the ILA membership.

• Raises awareness and provides continuing education activities for the public and membership.

• Works with ILA's Public Policy Committee in selecting the Intellectual Freedom Award winner.

• Provides leadership and assistance in access and privacy for electronic information.

Committee membership is not more than ten personal members from diverse types of library settings.  Members serve a two-year, staggered term.  Chair is appointed by the vice president/president-elect of ILA for one year.

2012-2013 Co-Chairs 

Suzanne Arist 2011-2013
Wilmette Public Library District
1242 Wilmette Ave.
Wilmette, IL 60091-2558
phone: 847-256-5025
fax: 847-256-6911
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Marcie Shaffer 2012-2014
Bloomington Public Library
205 E. Olive St.
P.O. Box 3308
Bloomington, IL 61701
phone: 309-557-8946
fax: 309-828-7312
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Members

Anthony Auston 2011-2013
Molly Brumbaugh 2012-2013
Johanna Delaney 2011-2013
Amy Glass 2012-2014
Melissa Rice 2012-2014
Roger A. Ritzman 2011-2013
Louise Svehla 2012-2014
Alex Todd 2012-2014

Board Liaison

Jeanne Hamilton