Illinois Library Association

Vol. 4, Issue: # 12                                                                  April 26, 2011
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2011 Consolidated Library Election Results

In the latest election, there were 8 library referenda -- 4 passed, 4 failed, for a 50 percent success rate.

 

Government Unit Name   Jurisdiction   Referenda Type   Category       Result   Description

 

Farmington Area Public Library District   Fulton, Peoria   Bond   Failed   Shall the bonds of the Farmington Area Public Library District, Peoria and Fulton Counties, Illinois, in the amount of $3,690,000 be issued for the purpose of building a new library building, furnishing necessary equipment and acquiring library materials and electronic data storage and retrieval facilities in connection therewith?

 

Harvey Public Library District   Cook   Bond   Passed   Shall the bonds of the Harvey Public Library District, Cook County, Illinois, in the amount of $16,225,000 be issued for the purpose of erecting a building to be used as a library, purchasing a site and furnishing necessary equipment therefor and acquiring library materials (such as books, periodicals, films and recordings) and electronic data storage and retrieval facilities in connection therewith?

 

Indian Trails Public Library District   Cook, Lake   Tax   Passed   Shall the extension limitation under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for the Indian Trails Public Library District, Cook and Lake Counties, Illinois, be increased from the lesser of 5% or the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index over the prior levy year to 9.80% for 2011?  For the 2011 levy year the approximate amount of the additional tax extendable against property containing a single family residence and having a fair market value at the time of the referendum of $100,000 is estimated to be $2.77 in Cook County and is estimated to be $9.25 in Lake County.

 

Mahomet Public Library District   Champaign   Tax   Failed   Shall the limiting rate under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for the Mahomet Public Library District, Champaign County, Illinois, be increased by an additional amount equal to .05% above the limiting rate for levy year 2009 and be equal to .2461% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein for levy year 2011?

 

Mercer Carnegie Public Library District   Mercer   Bond   Failed            Shall the bonds of the Mercer Carnegie Public Library District, Mercer County, Illinois, in the amount of $2,800,000 be issued for the purpose of repairing, remodeling, improving and building an addition to the existing library building, constructing site improvements, furnishing necessary equipment and acquiring library materials and electronic data storage and retrieval facilities in connection therewith?

 

North Pike District Library   Pike   Miscellaneous   Passed   Shall a North Pike District Library be established in part of Pike County?

 

Pecatonia Community Unit School District No. 321   Stephenson, Winnebago   Miscellaneous   Passed   Shall the unserved territory in the Pecatonica Community Unit School District No. 321 in Winnebago County be annexed to the Pecatonica Public Library District, Winnebago, and Stephenson Counties, Illinois?

 

Prairie Heritage District Library   Menard   Miscellaneous   Failed            Shall a Prairie Heritage District Library be established in part of Menard County and under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law, may an aggregate extension, not to exceed $125,000, be made for the Prairie Heritage District Library 2011 levy year?

Al Trezza Inducted as an Illinois Library Luminary

Alphonse F. Trezza, 1920-2009

Alphonse F. Trezza was a pioneer in library leadership in the state of Illinois and the nation.  As director of the Illinois State Library from 1970 to1975, he fostered resource sharing among libraries and oversaw the establishment of multi-type cooperative library systems, still recognized as one of the best models for service in the country.  Trezza also served as executive director of the Catholic Library Association; associate executive director of the American Library Association; executive secretary of ALA's Library Administrative Division (now the Library Association and Management Association); and executive director of the United States National Commission on Libraries and Information Science, where he masterminded the early planning for the White House Conference on Library and Information Services; and professor of the Florida State University School of Library and Information Studies.  His many accolades and awards include the Librarian's Citation (1974) and Special Librarian's Citation (1965) from the Illinois Library Association; Honorary Membership (2007), Joseph W. Lippincott Award (1989) and Exceptional Achievement Award of the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (1981) from the American Library Association; Outstanding Alumnus Award (1963) from Drexel Graduate School of Library Science; and Professor Emeritus status (1993) upon his retirement from Florida State University.

 

As of April 2011, the roster of Illinois Library Luminaries continues to grow with nineteen illustrious members, all of whom have been honored with at least $1,000 in contributions to the ILA Endowment.  This campaign to honor Illinois library leaders and build the ILA Endowment began in 2008 and has now raised more than $30,000 in contributions.  Please visit the ILA Web site for more information on how to submit a nomination or add your contributions to current nineteen honorees or make a contribution to honor any of the following nominated outstanding individual:  Hugh C. Atkinson.  Many thanks to all the generous donors to date!

Statement on the FY 11 Budget from Susan H. Hildreth, Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
In allocating the FY 11 appropriation, we have carefully reviewed our strategic priorities and our activities that have the greatest impact.  IMLS supports a diverse portfolio of programs to meet the IMLS mission and bring high-quality library and museum services to the broadest possible public.  In making these allocations IMLS balanced interests in supporting "what works" and also investing in "what's new" through innovation and research.  In this way IMLS provides the leadership to help libraries and museums evolve their services to meet the public's ever-changing needs for information and lifelong learning.  In addition to making careful reductions to IMLS programs, we are also reducing our administrative budget and will be rigorously examining our operations for cost-efficiency measures.

View FY 11 Budget Allocation Table (PDF, 64KB).

More than six million IMLS dollars goes directly to support Illinois libraries in grant funding, most notably Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants.  LSTA supports all kinds of libraries including school, academic, and public libraries.  With cuts at the state level, this federal funding is more critical than ever.

 

Susan Hildreth will the speaker at the ILA dinner on Monday, 9 May 2011 at the Capitol Hill Club.  To register, please click here.

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Illustrator Barry Gott to Headline 2011 Youth Author Breakfast

Illustrator Barry Gott will be the featured speaker at the 2011 Youth Author Breakfast on Wednesday, October 19, at the ILA Annual Conference in Rosemont.

 

Barry Gott was born in a log hospital and nourished on a steady diet of comic books and Muppets.  After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts during the Era of Regrettable Haircuts, he worked as a humorous Writer/Illustrator at American Greetings for the better part of a decade.  In 2002, Barry traded in the office cubicle for his home art studio, and since then it's beenBarry Gott a whirlwind of drawing, coffee, panic, coffee, e-mails, and the realization that he's still wearing pajamas at 4:00 p.m.

 

The illustrator of several children's books, including Holler Loudly, written by Cynthia Leitich Smith, and Dino-Baseball, Dino Hockey, and Dino-Soccer, written by Lisa Wheeler, Barry Gott is the 2012 iREAD Summer Reading illustrator.  Barry will discuss his work, answer your questions, and get you ready for "Reading is So Delicious" in the summer of 2012.  A book signing will follow the breakfast.

 

Look for full conference information in June!  

In the News
Library-related stories appearing in local news media are reflected in this section of the ILA E-News.  The intent is to alert and inform the Illinois library community about issues and events that are considered significant by the general media.
Gail Borden Library Going Green on Top; Hopp Urged to Resign
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Homer Library on ABC's Good Morning America
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Search for New Naperville Library Director on Schedule

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Carol Stream Library Director Tries to Find Use for Land
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Winnetka-Northfield Library Looks to Cut Expenses

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Complains Against Indian Trails Library Justified, State Panel Rules
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Frisbie Steps Down after 44 Years on Library Board

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Ralph Martire:  Setting '12 Revenue Target Is Key
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Ingersoll Trust Accounts Add Up in Tax Savings
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Sincerely,
 

Robert P. Doyle
Illinois Library Association
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