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What platform is used for the live event and registration?
- Events take place on Zoom.
How can I register for ILP Season 5 events?
- Patrons must use the link provided by their affiliated member library. Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) is a member-based initiative of the Illinois Library Association and a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. If you affiliated library is a member of ILP, you can check with the library on information and link to register. You can view participating libraries here.
Will this program be recorded?
- Yes. Event recordings will be accessible to registered attendees for a limited time, typically up to 30 days, as per contractual agreements with the speaker. Specific recording information will be provided with each event's details within five days after the live event.
Where will the recording be posted?
- The link will be emailed to all Zoom registrants (those who attended the live event and those who did not). The email will come directly from Zoom and will include the final date to view the recording.
When will the recording be available?
- Within 5 days of the program (pending actual post-production time). It will be viewable typically up to 30 days from the post date.
Will the event be captioned?
- Yes.
Who is the audience for this event?
- Adults
What if someone needs accommodations?
- American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Closed Captioning are provided for all events by default—no special request needed.
- If a patron needs accommodations not listed above, the member library should email illinoislibrariespresent@ila.org
Are attendees allowed to use AI-based tools (such as notetakers, summarizers, or transcription services)?
- Attendees are NOT permitted to use AI-based tools (such as notetakers, summarizers, or transcription services) or to record the event in any form. If an ILA-ILP moderator observes the use of these tools during a session, attendees may be immediately removed from the event. Repeated violations may result in a temporary or permanent ban from attending future events.
What if a patron can’t find/says they never received their Zoom registration link?
- After completing registration on Zoom, patrons need to allow up to two business days for the registration to be approved. Once approved, registrants will receive an email confirmation with the link to join the event. Recommend that patrons check their spam/junk mail folders.
- The event link is emailed from Zoom with the subject heading related to the event you are registering for.
- If you are not able to find your confirmation or you need to add a question for the speaker, please complete the registration again.
Questions?
If you have additional questions not answered above, please contact your affiliated member library. Thank you.
Day of the event only inquiries:
illinoislibrariespresent@ila.org
Illinois Libraries Present (ILP) is a member-based initiative of the Illinois Library Association and a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. Thank you to our state partners for the continuous support.
Partial funding for this season is supported by a grant, awarded by the Illinois State Library, a Department of the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
ASL Interpreting Services are made possible by the support of Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) and Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS).
