Vol. 7, Issue: 3| January 21, 2014
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February 2014 ILA Reporter on ILA Website
| Please click here to download the entire February 2014 ILA Reporter in PDF format. This issue includes the following articles:
New Library Buildings PDF Download
Chicago Public Library: Edgewater Branch, by Ruth Lednicer Crete Public Library, by Michelle Madsen DePaul University John T. Richardson Library, by Christopher Hoeppner Fondulac District Library, by Amy E. Falasz-Peterson Lanark Public Library, by Mike Hacker Vernon Area Public Library District, by Catherine Savage White Oak Library District: Crest Hill Branch and Lockport Branch, by Scott Pointon Voila! Summer Reading Goes International in Southern Illinois by Elizabeth Spezia PDF Download You Had Me at Checkout by Kara KohnPDF Download |
Nominations Open for Reaching Forward Awards
| Nominations are being accepted for the 2014 Reaching Forward Awards. All nominations are due March 31, 2014. For more information on the awards and the nomination form, please visit the Reaching Forward website.
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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.
New Leadership at Oak Park Public Library
Northwestern Library Becomes Canvas for Artwork
To read this story, please click here.
Aurora Library Director to Retire
Superstructure of Aurora's New Downtown Library "Half-finished"
To read this story, please click here. Geneva Library Brings in Consultant to Look at OperationsTo read this story, please click here. Geneva Library Plans Shakeup of Administration To read this story, please click here.
Lake Forest Library Fire Started by Light FixtureTo read this story, please click here. Vernon Area Library to Ease Some Borrowing Rules for Non-residentTo read this story, please click here. South Peoria's Lincoln Library Could Be Nominated for National RegisterTo read this story, please click here. Dave Bakke: Well-known Springfield Man Will Be MissedTo read this story, please click here. Norridge, Harwood Heights Library Seeks Comment for Time CapsuleTo read this story, please click here. He Explains Why It's Worth Your Time to Check Out What's New at the LibraryTo read this story, please click here.Orland Park Library Keeps Mum on Trustee InterviewsTo read this story, please click here.Aurora Library Board President Buys Land Next to LibraryTo read this story, please click here.Galesburg Public Library 5 Months to Prove Matching FundsTo read this story, please click here. Springfield Library Drops Plans for Coffeehouse on Second FloorTo read this story, please click here.Digital Book World 2014: The Future of Bookstores and LibrariesTo read this story, please click here. Why Net Neutrality's Demise Hurts the Poor MostTo read this story, please click here. If your library has a newspaper story with link, send it to us at [email protected] for possible inclusion in the next ILA E-Newsletter. Thanks.
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Robert P. Doyle Illinois Library Association |
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CALENDAR
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UPCOMING CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENTS
February 14, 2014Legislative Breakfast, Public Landing Restaurant, LockportFebruary 14, 2014Legislative Lunch,Chicago Marriott Oak BrookFebruary 15, 2014Trustee Workshop, Chicago Marriott Oak BrookFebruary 17, 2014Legislative Breakfast, Arboretum Club, Buffalo GroveFebruary 21, 2014Legislative Breakfast, Sunset Hills Country Club, Edwardsville
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