The Youth Services Forum addresses the needs and interests of those concerned with quality library service for children.
News
- Forum Spotlight - Youth Services Forum
- September 15, 2022
- The Youth Services Forum is currently working on events, a booth, and presentations for the upcoming conference. This year we are excited to once again work with the iRead committee to bring back the Youth Services Breakfast event. Ang…
- Mandy O'Brien is the Recipient of the 2022 Youth Services Achievement Award
- September 9, 2022
- The Illinois Library Association’s Youth Services Forum is presenting this year’s Youth Services Achievement Award to Mandy O’Brien, Youth Services Advisory Specialist at the Skokie Public Library. This annual award is presente…
- Jess Alexander is the Recipient of the 2022 Youth Services Librarian of the Year Award
- September 9, 2022
- The Illinois Library Association’s Youth Services Forum is presenting this year’s Youth Services Librarian of the Year Award to Jess Alexander, Youth Services Librarian at the Morton Grove Public Library. This annual award, presented by t…
Events
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Feb
10
2023
Youth Services Forum Meeting
Friday, Feb 10, 2023 10:00am–12:00pm
Zoom
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Forum Information
- Youth Services Forum Brochure (2020-21)
- Youth Services Forum Bylaws
- YSF Committee Job Descriptions
- YSF Meeting Minutes
Forum Leadership
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Ann Baillie, Manager
Youth Librarian at Alsip-Merrionette Park Public Library District
Term ends 10/31/2023 -
Monica Tapia Boyer, Board liaison
Senior Manager of Children's Services at Aurora Public Library District
Term ends 06/30/2023 -
Aimee A. Villet, Forum liaison
Youth Services Director at Glen Carbon Centennial Library
Term ends 06/30/2023 -
Alissa Raschke-Janchenko, Member
New Lenox Public Library District
Term ends 10/31/2024 -
Brandi Smits, Member
Orland Park Public Library
Term ends 10/31/2023 -
Dana K Fanslow, Member
Fox River Grove Memorial Library
Term ends 10/31/2024 -
Jennifer A Peterson, Member
Youth Services Librarian at Indian Trails Public Library District
Term ends 10/31/2024 -
Jennifer A Westbrook-Krusza, Member
Richton Park Public Library District
Term ends 10/31/2023 -
Kelly Stulgate, Member
Youth Services Manager at St. Charles Public Library District
Term ends 10/31/2023 -
Kristi Miller, Member
Manager of Youth and Teen Services at Westmont Public Library
Term ends 10/31/2023 -
Lisel Ulaszek, Member
Sycamore Public Library
Term ends 10/31/2023 -
Maddy Belk, Member
Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District
Term ends 10/31/2024 -
Niki Marabotti, Member
Manager of Grade School Services at Gail Borden Public Library District
Term ends 10/31/2023 -
Steven Marshall, Member
Head of Youth & Teen Services at Plainfield Area Public Library
Term ends 10/31/2024 -
Tina M Ruszala, Member
Youth and Teen Services Department Head at Palos Heights Public Library
Term ends 10/31/2023 -
Christy Kepler, Past Manager
Oswego Public Library District
Term ends 10/31/2023 -
Jennifer Abler, Past Manager
Oak Lawn Public Library
Term ends 10/31/2023 -
Kristin Pekoll, Staff liaison
Conference and Continuing Education Manager at Illinois Library Association
Term ends 06/30/2025
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