ILA E-Newsletter

Need More Help than a Palm Card? The Importance and Purpose of Library Advocacy
February 18, 2015
Advocacy simply means to actively support a cause. Libraries are our cause. Many people in the community recognize libraries are an important asset; but there are people who think that technology has made library services obsolete and the current eco…
ILA Executive Board Determines Position on Key Legislative Bills
February 10, 2015
At its February 6 meeting, the ILA Executive Board reviewed more than 30 library bills and determined the association's position on key bills. Legislators have several more weeks to file new bills, and many other bills relevant to the Illinois librar…
Still Time to Register for 2015 Library Legislative Meet-ups
February 10, 2015
Four legislative events are planned to give you an opportunity to meet with your legislators and speak with them firsthand about issues affecting you and your library. Library trustees, directors, and staff from public, school, special, and academic …
Lee Logan Latest Illinois Library Luminary
February 10, 2015
Congratulations to Lee A. Logan, the newest member of ILA's Library Luminaries, a roster that highlights exceptional service to Illinois libraries. As a past ILA president and longtime staff member of the Alliance Library System, Logan's accomplishme…
iREAD Update
February 10, 2015
2015: Read to the Rhythm Is your library scrambling to plan its summer reading program? Don't worry, there's still time to place an iREAD order! If you place an order by March 1st, you will receive your items by May 1st. Please click here to order yo…
Help Illinois Libraries Improve Service to the Autism Spectrum Disorder Community
February 10, 2015
Share your feedback now Illinois libraries are exploring how best to provide information on all aspects of the Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to communities across the state. This library ASD initiative is led by the Illinois State Library, with fun…
World Languages Networking Group
February 10, 2015
The next meeting of the World Languages Networking Group will be Wednesday, February 18, 2015 from 10:00 am until noon at the Mount Prospect Public Library. The topic of this meeting will be a continuation of our October 22, 2014 -Immigrant Communiti…
State Budget Cuts Likely
February 1, 2015
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Nominations Open for Reaching Forward Awards
January 30, 2015
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Change the Date! Edwardsville Legislative Meet-up Rescheduled for March 6
January 29, 2015
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iREAD Summer Reading Programs

Since 1981, iREAD provides high quality, low-cost resources and products that enable local library staff to motivate children, young adults, and adults to read.

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