Joyce Saricks Illinois Library Luminary

August 12, 2015

Joyce Saricks joins this honor roll of individuals who have made a distinguished contribution to Illinois libraries.    

 

In her twenty-seven years as a readers' advisory librarian at Downers Grove Public Library, Saricks spent her days connecting readers with books. She literally wrote the book, Readers' Advisory Service in the Public Library, talked the talk and walked the walk.

 

ILA Library Luminaries are nominated and approved by the ILA Executive Board and recognized with financial contributions of at least $1,000 in their honor to the ILA Endowment.  Browse a complete list of luminaries, including Joyce Saricks.

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