by Eric Edwards, Illinois State Library The Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference, which was originally scheduled for Starved Rock State Park & Lodge, will instead take place entirely online this year. It will last from Wed…
Meet Annette Alvarado, Loyola University Chicago Interviewed by Elena Carrillo, University of Illinois, Chicago Annette Alvarado, Loyola University Chicago Annette Alvarado is currently a Research & Learning Librarian at Loyola University Chicago…
Emily Gilbert, Rasmussen University Incoming IACRL President, Emily Gilbert Hello, IACRL! I am delighted to be your President for 2021-2022 and to lead the organization through another year of opportunities for development and community. For many, 20…
Interviewed by Jill Harper, Heartland Community College Dan Matthews, incoming IACRL Vice President/President Elect Dan Matthews, Cataloging and Digital Services Librarian at Moraine Valley Community College has some interesting thoughts about innova…
Interviewed by Jill Harper, Heartland Community College Elena Carrillo, Clinical Assistant Professor & Head, Access Services at the University of Illinois, Chicago has been keeping a full schedule since returning from lockdown. We caught up with …
Compiled by Jill Harper, Heartland Community College, and Krista Bowers Sharpe, Western Illinois University Akers, Katherine G., J. J. Pionke, Ellen M. Aaronson, Thane Chambers, John W. Cyrus, Erin R. B. Eldermire, and Melanie J. Norton. 2021. “…
by Firouzeh Rismiller, DePaul University, and Dee Anna Phares, Northern Illinois University When the IACRL Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force began its work in Spring 2021, it was clear that academic libraries in Illinois wanted to make subs…
Come each April, members of ILA are encouraged to vote in the ILA Executive Board elections. Some of you may find yourselves asking - how are these candidates chosen? The answer begins with the Nominating Committee. In late summer/early fall prior to…
The Illinois Library Association’s Youth Services Forum is presenting this year’s Davis Cup Award to Heather Love Beverly, Children’s Services Assistant Manager at the Cook Memorial Public Library District. This annual award, honori…