The government census data of 2012 shows that over 50% of the population of Illinois are immigrants. They work and pay taxes and significantly contribute to the operation of our libraries. However, many immigrants do not use the services that librari…
The Advance Registration deadline is Monday, September 15. Register nowand save!If you are planning to attend a conference special event, be sure to register early. Pre-registration is required for the following events: Lincoln's Ghost Walk Youth Ser…
Please click here to download the entire October 2014 ILA Reporter in PDF format. The issue includes the following articles: "From Evanston to Eastern Illinois: Muslim Journeys" by Christine Watkins PDF download "Go There: How Hosting a Controversial…
Check out ILA's Annual Report,"Heating Up!," to see all the things you helped us accomplish in 2013-2014. Once again ILA ended the year in the black, thanks to you and the 2013-2014 ILA Executive Board for their outstanding leadership and hard work! …
Soldier Girls: The Battles of Three Women at Home and at War This new title from author Helen Thorpe traces the stories of three women who enlisted in the Indiana National Guard through deployment and return to civilian life. For more on developing c…
We look forward to seeing you in Springfield! Be sure to register by Monday, August 25, to take advantage of the Early Bird rate. Don't miss the opportunity to hear these exciting speakers! Josh Linkner Opening Keynote Tuesday, October 14 Pamela Meye…
In an effort to get the 2015 Election publications out to as many local election officials as possible, the Illinois State Board of Elections is providing the following links: 2015 Local Election Officials Handbook 2015 Election and Campaign Finance …
ILA's leadership team--officers, committee and forum members, trustees, and staff--met in Bloomington in late July to kick off a new year and they want to hear from you. This is your organization and this is your chance to make it be all that you wan…
The freedom to read is important every week of the year, but from September 21 to 27, there will be national publicity and events all over the country as part of Banned Books Week. It is just seven weeks from today. Get your library in on the act wit…
The suspense is over, and the decisions have been made -- a complete list of the winners is posted on the ILA website. Be sure to join us at the ILA Awards' Luncheon on Tuesday, October 14, at the ILA Annual Conference in Springfield to celebrate you…
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