
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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Apr
28
2023
Youth Services Forum Meeting
Friday, Apr 28, 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 Services Assistant Manager 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 -
Krista Hutley, Forum liaison Adult & Teen Librarian at Wilmette Public Library District
Term ends 10/31/2023 -
Alissa Raschke-Janchenko, Member New Lenox Public Library District
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 -
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 -
Thomas Kochinski, Member Oak Lawn Public Library
Term ends 06/30/2024 -
Tina M Ruszala, Member Youth and Teen Services Department Head at Palos Heights Public Library
Term ends 10/31/2023 -
Brandi Smits, Manager-Elect Orland Park Public Library
Term ends 06/30/2023 -
Dana K Fanslow, Manager-Elect Fox River Grove Memorial Library
Term ends 06/30/2023 -
Christy Kepler, Past Manager Oswego Public Library District
Term ends 10/31/2023 -
Becca Boland, Staff liaison iREAD Content and Development Manager at Illinois Library Association
Term ends 06/30/2025 -
Kristin Pekoll, Staff liaison Conference and Continuing Education Manager at Illinois Library Association
Term ends 06/30/2025