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The Young Adult Services Forum creates and provides professional development opportunities and materials for library staff members working with young adult populations.
News
- YASF Meeting Minutes: 8/10/23
- November 27, 2023
- Managers Krista Hutley, Wilmette – YASF ManagerKylie Peters, Geneva – Outgoing YASF ManagerAndrea Johnson, Mount Prospect – Incoming YASF Manager YASF BoardKara Thorstensen, Chicago Public Schools …
- YASF Meeting Minutes: 9/14/23
- November 27, 2023
- Managers Krista Hutley, Wilmette – YASF ManagerKylie Peters, Geneva – Outgoing YASF ManagerAndrea Johnson, Mount Prospect – Incoming YASF Manager YASF BoardKara Thorstensen, Chicago Public Schools …
- YASF Meeting Minutes: 10/24/23
- November 27, 2023
- Managers Andrea Johnson, Mount Prospect – YASF ManagerKrista Hutley, Wilmette – Outgoing YASF ManagerSonya Hill, Ela Area – Incoming YASF Manager YASF BoardKara Thorstensen, Chicago Public Schools …
Events
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Jan
11
2024
Young Adult Services Forum Open Meeting
Thursday, Jan 11, 2024 10:00am
Zoom
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Feb
8
2024
Young Adult Services Forum Open Meeting
Thursday, Feb 8, 2024 10:00am
Zoom
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Apr
11
2024
Young Adult Services Forum Open Meeting
Thursday, Apr 11, 2024 10:00am
Zoom
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- Young Adult Services Forum Social Justice Statement (Adopted by the YASF June 3, 2022)
- YASF Webinars
- Tournament of Books
- YASF Reports
- #WeWereHere
Forum Leadership
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Andrea Johnson, Manager Mount Prospect Public Library
Term ends 06/30/2024 -
Kara Thorstenson, Board liaison Director of Libraries at Chicago Public Schools
Term ends 06/30/2024 -
Erin Faxel, Member Orland Park Public Library
Term ends 06/30/2024 -
Genevieve Stevens, Member Librarian at Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Term ends 06/30/2024 -
Sonya Hill, Manager-Elect Teen Librarian at Ela Area Public Library District
Term ends 06/30/2024 -
Krista Hutley, Past Manager Adult & Teen Librarian at Wilmette Public Library District
Term ends 06/30/2024 -
Becca Boland, Staff liaison iREAD Content and Development Manager at Illinois Library Association
Term ends 06/30/2025