1. http://www.ila.org/ Not-for-profit organization More than
3600 members Produces practical products, workshops and conferences
13 committees and 11 forums Offers professional growth
opportunities
2. Maintains a legislative voice in Springfield Many
publications such as the ILA Reporter Annual conference in October
Pre-conferences, programs and vendor exhibits 3. Discounted rates
for conferences, workshops and professional development Savings on
ILA publications Participation opportunities in different special
interest groups Employment services through Library Jobline of
Illinois Networking 4. RDA-A Practical Guide to Use the New
Cataloging Code Trustee Forum Workshop Reaching Forward Conference
of Library Assistants On the Front Lines Statewide Library
Practitioners Conference ILA Annual Conference 5. Held every
October 3 day conference Members get a discounted rate to attend
Keynote speakers and authors Authors such as Tad Hills, author of
the Rocketbooks (Rocket Writes a Story)Dominican University alumni
breakfast 6. E books Job seeking Social media Using volunteers
Toddler art Library marketing Early literacy Using mobile devices
Supporting common core standards Preserving local history 7. Takes
place during the ILA conference 25 minute appointments for help
with resumes and cover letters Get help from librarians with hiring
experience Mock interviews available 8. Goal: to establish a
network of library supporters Make personal contact to public
officialsduring key points in the legislative processEncourages
members to contact their local officials Asks them to vote yes or
no on a billGives information to make the most effective contact 9.
ILA Reporter ILA E-Newsletter Financial Manual for Illinois Public
Libraries Illinois Library Laws and Rules Trustee Facts File
2013-2014 Illinois Library Association Handbook of Organization and
Membership Directory 10. Bimonthly forum Provides free and equal
access to information Members can submit articles Articles on
professional concerns, news, legislation and libraries around the
state Explore new ideas, examines challenges, comments on important
issues 11. Sent free to members and subscribers Semi-regular weekly
basis Inform membership about issues and events that are considered
significant Previous issues can be accessed on the ILA website 12.
Advocacy Awards Best Practices Conference Program Cultural and
Racial Diversity (CARD) Finance Fundraising ILA Reporter Advisory
Intellectual Freedom iREAD Marketing Nominating Public Policy 13.
Collects and publicizes real-life examples Successful programs,
services and management strategies Composed of 8 committee members
serving 2 years At least 3 new members appointed every year Has a
facebook page Surveys 14. Summer reading program Provides resources
and products to enable library staff to promote reading Audience:
k-8 Supplemental materials for preschoolers, teens and adults
Provides resources and projects for libraries of all sizes Includes
activities, graphics, incentives, crafts and reading lists Theme:
Paws to Read 15. Sponsored by ILA Job openings announced Matches
employers with job-seekers Job listings appear for 30 days New
posts are listed within 48 hours 16. Why should I join?? Great
networking opportunities! The highly popular annual conference Job
resources such as Jobline Plenty of committees to join Get your
voice heard with the LAN! Stay up to date with the ILA Reporter and
ILAe-newsletter Visit http://www.ila.org/ to learn more!!
