This week's member spotlight is on Maurice Thomas Jr. Maurice is the manager of the Chicago Public Library's West Englewood Branch and a member of the ILA Reaching Forward Forum. We asked Maurice to tell us a little bit about himself a…
As 2021 draws to a close, I'd like to thank all of you who read our weekly ILA Alerts, volunteer for ILA committees and forums, attend our events, peruse (or write for!) the ILA Reporter, purchase our publications, and support our association th…
The Illinois Library Association supports our school librarian colleagues in opposing attempts to censor or remove books from school libraries. AISLE's statement reads, in part, "AISLE is opposed to any attempt to force the removal of materials …
This week's member spotlight is on Kathy Caudill. Since 2003, Kathy Caudill has served on the board of trustees for the Ela Area Public Library District in Lake Zurich, Illinois. She is also currently the President/Manager of the Illinois …
AAP Files Suit Against the State of Maryland Over E-book Pricing LawOne of ILA's top legislative priorities for the upcoming Springfield session is reasonable e-book pricing for libraries. You may recall the state of Maryland recently …
Has your library undergone renovations or new building in 2021? Share the news with the library community by submitting the project for the ILA Reporter "Library Buildings 2021" article in the March 2022 issue. Submissions should include: A…
Accelerate IllinoisThe Accelerate Illinois initiative, announced December 1 with an application deadline of December 30, will provide twelve communities across the state with "expert support...offered as part of an intensive 14-week community en…
Since we launched the ILA member photo of the month contest, members have responded by submitting incredible photos for us to review and select one winner, but now it's up to you, the Illinois library community, to decide who should be named the ILA …
The ILA Marketing Forum is planning its roundtables for 2022, and they need your help. The forum is looking for library staff who have a marketing/promotion idea or initiative to share about their experiences related to welcoming patro…
Are you interested in serving on an ILA Committee? If you are, now is the time to submit a committee interest form! Appointments begin July 1, and most committee members serve two- or three-year terms. ILA's committees provide major support serv…
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