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Illinois Library Laws and Rules in Effect January 2024
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This essential compilation includes all current laws and rules affecting library service in Illinois. A valuable tool for those crafting library administrative policy -- librarians, trustees, and governmental officials -- in need of current knowledge of the law. This publication reflects all changes to laws affecting libraries passed by the Illinois General Assembly since the previous 2020 edition. Includes an index for easy reference.
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Library Trustee Forum Spring Workshops - 2024 recordings bundle
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Questions? Email ila@ila.orgInclusive Placemaking: Understanding the Power of an Accessible Library for All
As libraries continue to consider how they will remain effective third places over the coming decades, they will also need to react to the shifting demographics within their communities. Each decision a library makes influences their ability to engage a more diverse audience. This session will provide a dynamic discussion around the concept of inclusive placemaking, ranging from ADA regulations to behavioral economics, in order to promote the importance of an accessible library for all.Illinois Library Trustees: What’s the Job and What I Wish I had Known?
This session sets the foundation for what Illinois library Trustees should do (and not do!) to efficiently and effectively serve the library. Topics covered include the duties, roles, and responsibilities of Trustees, along with a panel of experienced trustees for discussion and Q+A.Director Searches & Evaluations: Tips & Tricks from Two Veterans
Join us as long-time library leaders Jim Deiters and Alex Todd share insights from their years of experiences on the front lines. For the past few years - in addition to their "day jobs" as public library administrators - Jim and Alex have been assisting libraries across the state with director searches, budget workshops, and trustee orientations. Join them for an hour and a half as they pass along what they have gleaned from life in the stacks. There will be time set aside for Q&A at the end of their presentation. -
Serving Our Public 4.0: Standards for Illinois Public Libraries, 2020
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This updated edition, completely revised by a group of library professionals convened in 2017 by the ILA Executive Board, contains everything your library needs to complete applications for state grant programs, and is an important guide for trustees and library boards. Serving Our Public 4.0 features 13 chapters, including new ones for Youth and Young Adult Services, Building Infrastructure and Maintenance, and Illinois Public Library Resource Sharing Responsibility, and three new appendices. The new edition includes a paperback and flash drive and the price includes shipping. For bulk orders of 25 copies or more, please contact the ILA office at ila@ila.org.