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Elevate Illinois Libraries Leadership Program Report
October 1, 2018 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
Eric Edwards, Illinois State Library How do the leadership styles of Abraham Lincoln, Bob Knight, and Benito Mussolini differ? That was one of the questions attendees at the Elevate Illinois Libraries Leadership Program contemplated with almost 100 o…
Health Science Librarians of Illinois Update
October 1, 2018 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
Eric Edwards, Illinois State Library The Health Science Librarians of Illinois held their annual conference from September 26 to 28 at the Cliffbreakers Riverside Hotel & Conference Center (also known as Riverview Inn & Suites) in Rockford, I…
IACRL Member Spotlight: Jennifer Jackson
October 1, 2018 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
Elena Carillo, University of Illinois at Chicago Jennifer Jackson is an Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Engagement Librarian at the University of Illinois-Chicago. In her current role, she leads library outreach efforts for diverse undergraduat…
Meet the New Officers: President-Elect Michelle Nielsen Ott
October 1, 2018 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
Andrea Jakubas, Illinois Institute of Technology AJ: Congratulations on your election! What would you like other IACRL members to know about you? MNO: Thank you.  I am so honored to be elected. I am a pretty active person. I love being a librari…
Meet the New Officers: Secretary Carl Lehnen
October 1, 2018 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
Andrea Jakubas, Illinois Institute of Technology AJ: You are currently a Reference & Liaison Librarian at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Can you please describe your typical workday or workweek? CL: Well, as I write it's the first week of…
Librarians on the Move
October 1, 2018 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
Krista Bowers-Sharpe, Western Illinois University Jana Brubaker was appointed to the position of Associate Dean for Collections, Technical Services, and Digital Scholarship at Northern Illinois University Libraries on July 1, 2018. Anna Kozlowska sta…
Publications by Illinois Academic Librarians: March to September 2018
October 1, 2018 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
Publications by Illinois Academic Librarians: March to September 2018 Compiled by Krista Bowers Sharpe, Western Illinois University Avery, Joshua M. 2018. “The open access availability of articles from highly ranked religious studies journals: …
Save the Date: ACRL Webinar Viewing at UIC Library of the Health Sciences – Peoria on Wednesday, October 24
September 26, 2018 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
Please mark your calendar for the afternoon of Wednesday, October 24, for an ACRL webinar viewing at the Peoria campus of the University of Illinois at Chicago Library of the Health Sciences. This will be a great opportunity to network with your…
YASF Meeting Minutes: 9.13.18
September 24, 2018 - Young Adult Services Forum (YASF)
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100 Youth Services Librarians Surveyed...
September 6, 2018 - Youth Services Forum (YSF)
Calling all Youth Services staff -- the ILA Youth Services Forum (YSF) needs your help! YSF is presenting the program "100 Librarians Surveyed...Program Changing Answers Are On the Board!" on Wednesday, October 10th, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. The program will…
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