The Illinois
Library Association
 
is the voice for Illinois Libraries and the millions who depend on them. It provides leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library services in Illinois and for the library community, in order to enhance learning and ensure access for all. Its primary goals are:

Advocating for the Public Interest

 Literacy and Lifelong Learning
 Access to Information
 Intellectual Freedom
 Public Policy and Legislation
 Public Awareness

Promoting Excellence

 Continuing Education
 Publications and Communications
 Leadership Development
 Awards
 Innovative Programs

Managing the Present to Prepare for the Future

In order to address these priorities, ILA will use its resources wisely and maintain a flexible structure that promotes the diverse interests and broad participation of members and units.


 

 
Friday, May 09:

You can now register online for upcoming ILA workshops and events:
Youth Services Spring Workshops
May 7
Reaching Forward Conference
May 9
National Library Legislative Day
May 14
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The 2008 ILA Board candidate statements are avaiable. more »

Please give us your opinions, evaluation of the 2008 Illinois Library Day. Online survey »

2008 ILA Endowment Raffle at the Annual Conference more »

Order your copy of the Financial Manual today!

The 2008 iREAD summer reading program catalog is ready for download, and you can order securely online. more »

Most recent Press Release »

Hot off the press! Check out the latest ILA publications:
  » April 2008 Reporter
  » 2008 Exhibitors Prospectus
  » 2008 IREAD Catalog
  » 2006-7 Annual Report
  » 2007-8 ILA Handbook
  » 2007 Banned Books

The last four years of the ILA Reporter are available for download -- visit the index of issues and get what you want.

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