Illinois Youth Services Institute
February 27-28, 2025
Marriott Bloomington-Normal Hotel & Conference Center
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Last day to submit proposals is Friday, October 25, 2024.
Starting Thursday, August 1, the IYSI Planning Committee will be accepting program proposals for the February 2025 conference. Youth and Teen Librarians, please consider sharing your knowledge, expertise, and exuberance for programming, collaborations, and library services for youth.
The theme of this year’s institute is Find a New Narrative. Topics for proposals may include, but are not limited to:
- Advocacy, Outreach, Marketing
- Authors, Books, Resources
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice
- Learning, Making, Doing
- Leadership, Training, Career Development
- Wellness and Self-care
- Hot Topics and New Trends
Professionals serving youth from public libraries, schools, after-school programs, museums, etc. are invited to attend and present.
The Deadline for submission is Friday, October 25, 2024.
Submit a Proposal
This Institute is developed in partnership with Illinois Library Association, LACONI Youth Services, Reaching Across Illinois Library System, and Illinois Heartland Library System.
IYSI 2025 Planning Committee
Co-Chairs
Tina Ruszala, Palos Heights Public Library
Alissa Janchenko, New Lenox Public Library
Members
Jess Alexander, Morton Grove Public Library
Ann Baillie, Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library
Sara Bell, Dunlap School District
Lyndsey Carney, Normal Public Library
Leah Gregory, Illinois Heartland Library System
Andie Kelch, Brimfield Library
Kate Kite, Illinois Heartland Library System
Margae Schmidt, Reaching Across Illinois Libraries System
Staff Liaison
Kristin Pekoll, ILA Conference and Continuing Education Manager
Becca Boland, ILA & iREAD Content and Development Manager
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