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Elizabeth Lynch, Addison Public Library, Named Young Adult Librarian of the Year Award
August 17, 2018 - Young Adult Services Forum (YASF)
Elizabeth Lynch of the Addison Public Library is the 2018 recipient of the Illinois Library Association’s Young Adult Librarian of the Year Award. The award, presented by ILA and the Young Adult Services Forum, recognizes an Illinois Young Adul…
Jennifer Bueche, Gail Borden Public Library, Named Recipient of the Davis Cup
August 17, 2018 - Youth Services Forum (YSF)
The Illinois Library Association’s Youth Services Forum is presenting the 2018 Davis Cup Award to Jennifer Bueche, the Director of KidSpace at the Gail Borden Public Library District. This annual award, honoring Marion Davis, recognizes an indi…
Marissa Elera, Berwyn Public Library, Named Recipient of the Golden Ticket Award
August 17, 2018 - Youth Services Forum (YSF)
The Illinois Library Association’s Youth Services Forum is presenting the 2018 Golden Ticket Award to Marissa Elera, Youth Services Librarian II and Children’s Program Coordinator, at the Berwyn Public Library. This award is presented ann…
IACRL Forming Virtual Journal-Discussion Group
June 26, 2018 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
The Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries is seeking to form a virtual journal-discussion club. The club would meet online once a month (or at a different frequency, depending on member preferences and availability) to discuss journa…
IACRL Election Results
May 9, 2018 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
PRESIDENT-ELECTMichelle Nielsen Ott, Methodist College - ElectedNestor L. Osorio, Northern Illinois UniversitySECRETARYCarl Lehnen, University of Illinois at Chicago- ElectedMallory Sajewski, Western Illinois University
IACRL and UIC Hosting Viewing of ACRL Webinar "Essentials of Usability Design for Library Research Guides" at Daley Library on June 7
May 8, 2018 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
The Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries (IACRL) and the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Richard J. Daley Library are pleased to host a viewing of the Association of College and Research Libraries webinar “Essentials…
17th Annual Information Literacy Summit: An Interview with Tish Hayes
March 12, 2018 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
By Andrea JakubasIllinois Institute of Technology The 17th Annual Information Literacy Summit, presented by DePaul University Library and Moraine Valley Community College Library, will be held on Friday, April 20, 2018 on the Moraine Valley Community…
Health Science Librarians of Illinois Update
March 12, 2018 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
Eric EdwardsIllinois State Library The Health Science Librarians of Illinois had a busy fall, with their Annual Conference taking place in Bloomington from October 25 to 27. The theme of the event was “The Times Are Changing,” with a focu…
Meet the new ILA Executive Director: Diane Foote
March 12, 2018 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
Emily GilbertRasmussen College IACRL: Congratulations on your new role as the ILA Executive Director! For those who may not be familiar, could you share a little about what the Executive Director does? Diane Foote: Thank you! I'm happy to provide som…
Member Spotlight: Reina Williams
March 12, 2018 - Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)
Emily GilbertRasmussen College IACRL: Describe yourself in three words. Reina Williams: Dedicated. Loyal. Hard-working. IACRL: What is your current professional position and what do you like best about it? RW: Currently I am the Reference Librarian a…
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