ILA E-Newsletter

Member Spotlight - Mikael Jacobsen
September 23, 2024
This week's member spotlight is on Mikael Jacobsen, Director of the Lake Villa District Library (LVDL). Mikael has served on the ILA Conference Program and Awards Committees, and he is a current member of the Public Policy Committee. We ask…
Call for Program Proposals for the 2025 Reaching Forward Conferences
September 10, 2024
The Reaching Forward North and Reaching Forward South Committees are accepting program proposals for their 2025 conferences. These annual conferences, dedicated to the professional development of library support staff, are deeply committed to deliver…
Member Spotlight - Monica Dombrowski
September 9, 2024
This week's member spotlight is on Monica Dombrowski, Executive Director of the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District (WNPLD). Monica has served on the ILA Public Policy Committee, and she is a current member of the Advocacy Committee. We asked…
Member Spotlight -Emily Porter
August 26, 2024
This week's member spotlight is on Emily Porter. Emily is the ARTs Coordinator & Media Specialist at Curie High School and a member of the ILA Diversity Committee. She is a Chicago native and enjoys listening to music, dancing, and…
Participate in the Special Q&A with Nick Offerman!
August 20, 2024
As you know, our keynote speaker, Nick Offerman, will not be able to join us in Peoria. But we’re excited to announce a special Q&A keynote at ILA’s 2024 Annual Conference, where ILA members can ask questions on video and Nick will re…
Update on 2024 ILA Annual Conference Speakers
August 13, 2024
Dear Illinois Library Association (ILA) friends and colleagues, On behalf of the 2024 ILA Annual Conference Program Committee, we want to share how excited we are to see you in Peoria very soon. Unfortunately, we have some disappointing news to share…
Member Spotlight - Beth Smilack
August 12, 2024
This week's member spotlight is on Beth Smilack. Beth is the Marketing and Communications Specialist at the Jerseyville Public Library, and the chair of the Reaching Forward South Committee.  We asked Beth to answer a few professional and a…
ILA Announces Recipients of the 2024 Small and Rural Libraries Forum Annual Conference Grant
August 8, 2024
The Illinois Library Association (ILA) is pleased to announce that Lisa Casterline, Director of the Nokomis Public Library in Nokomis, Illinois, and Devin Scott, Programming Coordinator at the Salem Township Public Library District in Yates City, Ill…
Institutional Member Spotlight - Addison Public Library
August 5, 2024
Our latest Institutional Member Spotlight is on the Addison Public Library! Continue reading to learn about the Addison Public Library! Library's History The library's origins trace back to the Kiwanis Club, which established a fund for the…
Member Spotlight - Leander Spearman
July 22, 2024
This week's member spotlight is on Leander Spearman. Leander is the Director of the Belleville Public Library. He has served on the ILA Executive Board, the Best Practices Committee, and the 2021 ILA Conference Program Committee. …
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