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Vol. 5, Issue: #2 | January 11, 2012
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| Fund for Illinois Libraries |
 The Fund for Illinois Libraries was created in 1990 to help Illinois libraries in their fundraising efforts. Libraries often solicit funds from the general public, businesses, or foundations. In some cases, donors are permitted to give only to organizations holding IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. For many libraries this means foregoing a gift, as the time, effort, and costs of establishing and maintaining 501(c)(3) status are prohibitive. The purpose of the fund is to enable libraries to receive gifts from individuals or organizations that can only make donations to 501(c)(3) charitable organizations.
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IACRL 2012 Conference
The 2012 IACRL Conference will be held Friday, March 16, at the Double Tree Hotel Oak Brook. Academic Librarians, don't miss this opportunity to meet with your colleagues from across the state.
Steven Bell, ACRL 2011-2012 Vice-President, and Associate University Librarian for Research and Instructional Services, Temple University will present the keynote, "Adopt a Design Approach to Accelerate Library Innovation."
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| Be a Part of #ILAConf2012: Submit a Program Proposal Today | The 2012 ILA Annual Conference will be held October 9-11 at the Peoria Civic Center. The Conference theme is Bouncing Higher, with a red rubber ball as a symbol of resiliency and momentum, as well as the playful, fun aspects of librarianship.
Libraries are not only bouncing back from restructuring and budget cuts. They are bouncing higher by going beyond expected boundaries via cutting-edge technological innovation, re-examining core services, reaching out to the community, and becoming more pro-active. The idea of movement is key; moving forward, reaching out, bouncing higher. This is a new age of librarianship. The conference committee is seeking program proposals that focus on new ways to engage your community, to stimulate imagination, to foster creativity and ingenuity, to share gifts and talents, and to demonstrate leadership for future libraries. Proposals about collaborating and partnering with other agencies are encouraged. If you share the optimism of librarians and trustees from all types of libraries and strive to do more, resurrect your super ball, gain momentum and bounce to new heights at the 2012 ILA Conference. Program proposals are due Tuesday, January 31. Click here to submit your proposal. |
In the News
Library-related stories appearing in local news media are reflected in this section of the ILA E-Newsletter. The intent is to alert and inform the Illinois library community about issues and events that are considered significant by the general media. | Vernon Area Library Named 'Not-for-Profit Business of the Year'
To continue reading about this story, please click here.New Redefining the Academic Library: Managing the Migration to Digital Information Services
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WGN News--Midday Fix--La Grange Park Public Library & Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Morton Grove Library Dumping Antiquated VHS Collection
To continue reading this story, please click here.Chicago's Literati Shine at Library's Sandburg DinnerTo continue reading this story, please click here.
Decatur Public Library Partners with Fitness Centers to Provide Free Exercises Classes
Mini Golfers Take to the Links Inside Glen Ellyn Public Library
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More Convenient Library Card Policies at Grayslake Library
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Despite Funding Struggles, Suburban Libraries Helping Job Seekers
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Alderman Suggest Library Workers Give Up Raises to Avoid Cuts
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Sugar Grove Library Trims Three Hours
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Ela Library Opens Digital Media Labs
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Librarians Say 'Let Me Show You How' to Puzzled E-reader Users
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Sesser's Librarian Made a Real Difference
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David Carlson Going to Texas A&M
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Man Charged with Criminal Sexual Abuse in Urbana Library Incident
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UI Library and Information Science School Dean Leaving for Brandies
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Board Moves Ahead with New Galesburg Library Site
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Cherry Valley Library Begins First Phase of Construction
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If your library has a newspaper story with link, send it to us at doyle@ila.org for possible inclusion in the next ILA E-Newsletter. Thanks.
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Sincerely,
Robert P. Doyle
Illinois Library Association |
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February 20, 2012Deadline for April issue of the ILA Reporter. Guidelines for Submissions to the ILA Reporter.February 4, 2012February 10, 2012ILA Executive Board meeting, 10:00 a.m., via VTEL videoconferencing
February 20, 2012 22nd Presidents' Day Legislative Breakfast, Arboretum Club, Buffalo Grove, Ill.
March 13-17, 2012 Public Library Association Conference, Philadelphia, Pa.
March 16, 2012 Illinois Association of College and Research Libraries Conference, Doubletree Hotel, 1909 Spring Rd., Oak Brook, Ill. March 24, 2012April 9, 2012
Youth Services Workshop, RAILS, Rockford
April 11, 2012
Youth Services Workshop, Illinois Heartland Library System, Edwardsville, Ill.
April 12, 2012
Youth Services Workshop, Champaign Public Library
April 13, 2012
ILA Executive Board meeting, Bloomington
April 13, 2012
Youth Services Workshop, Arlington Height Memorial Library
April 18, 2012
Illinois Library Day, Springfield, Ill.
April 24, 2012National Library Legislative Day, Washington, D.C.May 4, 2012October 9-11, 20122012 ILA Annual Conference, Peoria ILA COMMITTEE AND FORUM REPORTS March 2011 Reference Services ForumApril 2011 Youth Services Forum
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