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Vol. 6, Issue: 11| March 8, 2013
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Governor's Budget Proposal
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn presented on Wednesday, 6 March 2013, what he called the most difficult budget in the state's history, saying he was slashing spending on programs such as education to pay the skyrocketing costs of public pensions.
ILA reviewed the 500-page budget, and it appears that the governor has proposed level funding for library grants programs. Please click here for the Illinois State Budget Fiscal Year 2014. See chapter 6, pages 39-41.
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Trustee Workshop in Springfield
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Register now for the 2013 Illinois Library Trustee Forum workshop in Springfield! This year's workshop will be held at the Crown Plaza Springfield on Saturday, March 23.
Register multiple trustees and save! Register one trustee at the full price and each additional trustee from your institution will receive a $10 registration discount.
Visit the ILA Web site for the full workshop agenda and to register. |
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iREAD Shipping Update
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The iREAD Have Book - Will Travel products are arriving at our warehouse and fulfillment of orders will begin March 14.
You will receive a confirmation e-mail when your order ships. Please check your shipment carefully and make sure it was fulfilled correctly. If you encounter any problems, please send us an e-mail.
Most importantly, thank you for your iREAD order and Happy Travels this summer.
By Popular Demand!
We are happy to announce that a limited number of large, display-sized versions of the plush Anna Dewdney travelling giraffe are available for sale. These giraffes stand two-feet tall and are priced at $100 each.
Please call the ILA office for more information or place your order online now!
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Award Nominations Due March 31
| The Reaching Forward Forum sponsors two awards, the Doyle Award and the Oberman Rich Award. Both awards are open to all support staff working in all types of libraries. Awards will be presented at the 2013 Reaching Forward Conference on May 3.
The Doyle Award recipient will receive a one-year ILA membership, and full registration and expenses, up to $800, to attend the 2013 ILA Annual Conference in Chicago.
The Oberman-Rich recipient(s) will receive free registration to the 2013 Reaching Forward Conference, an overnight stay at the Reaching Forward conference hotel, $50 for expenses, and a framed certificate.
Visit the Reaching Forward Web site for full details and award nomination criteria.
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| World Book Night |
 A celebration of reading delights,what's not to love about World Book Night?
So Illinois libraries, both big and small, the Reporter hopes to hear from you all!
World Book Night is an annual celebration dedicated to spreading the love of reading, person-to-person, as thousands of people around the world will be giving away copies of books on the evening of April 23. The ILA Reporter is planning an article featuring Illinois libraries participating in World Book Night. If you or your library is participating in World Book Night 2013, please click here get in touch with Kara Kohn via e-mail or by phone at 815-327-2515 x233 |
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In the News
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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.
McKendree Student Finds Einstein's Signature in Library Book
To read this story, please click here.
Downers Grove Library Officials Tap Architects for Library Renovation
To read this story, please click here.
Yorkville Takes Look at Library Budget, Staffing
To read this story, please click here.
Library Board Candidates Share Ideas
To read this story, please click here.Lombard Library Shelters Homeless in StormTo read this story, please click here.
Making the Case for Libraries --- Especially in SkokieTo read this story, please click here.
Ruff Readers Get Furry TherapyTo read this story, please click here.
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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CALENDAR
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April 20, 2013Deadline for June issue of the ILA Reporter. Guidelines for Submissions to the ILA Reporter.March 23, 2013Trustee Workshop, Springfield, Ill.April 26, 2013
ILA Executive Board, 10:00 a.m., CARLI, Champaign, Ill.
May 8, 20132013 National Library Legislative DayJune 14, 2013 ILA Executive Board Meeting, 10:00 a.m., ILA, Chicago ILA Calendar Events
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