Book butlers! Curated libraries! Custom cruises! Literary-themed vacations are the hot new trend in tourism. ow.ly/qxRf50RAmCt

LeVar Burton gets emotional discussing the “Reading Rainbow” doc in an era of book banning.

Do you know of an Illinois library professional who is making a difference with teens? Nominate them for the Young Adult Library Professional of the Year Award! Nominations are due by May 15th, and you can even nominate yourself: bit.ly/4dCKvbe Illinois Library Association

DEADLINE EXTENDED to Monday 5/13!

Act now and urge your Senator to support critical library funding: bit.ly/SenateFundLibr… Courtney Pentland AASL #FundLibraries

IHE Report: 'Academic #Librarians Oppose Plan to Eliminate Key Federal #Data ' ow.ly/TW2F50RBTIA #libraries

Find and post #jobs on the Library Jobline of Illinois. Hundreds of job-seekers use the Library JobLine of Illinois throughout the state and can help you locate qualified staff to fill current positions. ila.org/jobline #ILAJobLine

As part of the Edwardsville Public Library's Books for Bikes Spring Reading Challenge, 15 young readers received new bikes. ow.ly/kWAR50RAmo6

The deadline to nominate someone for an ILA Award is approaching! This is your last opportunity to recognize and celebrate someone in your library or professional network who has dedicated themselves to librarianship. Submit a nomination by May 15th! ow.ly/qVl250RzAtC

We're also looking for a YASF liaison to the IYSI Committee for next year's IYSI conference! If you're interested, apply at this link: bit.ly/YASFIYSIComm Illinois Library Association

For those interested in the board member at large or YA Library Professional of the Year Award chair positions, follow this link to apply: bit.ly/YASFBoardApp Illinois Library Association

We're excited to announce some upcoming opportunities to join our Board! We are currently looking to fill the roles of incoming manager, board member at large, and YA Library Professional of the Year Award chair. If you're interested, see the replies to apply! Illinois Library Association

'A library is no longer defined only by the tangible materials it possesses. A book has the capacity for creating memories, but libraries also offer infinite potential for dreaming, growing, planning, discovering, and investigating.' ―Bradd Brown #WednesdayWisdom #Libraries #ILA

We have launched an exhibits page on our website! If you want to know if we will be at your next conference-
check it out! Stop by, say 'hi' and grab some iREAD goodies! We would love to see you! ow.ly/KG9R50RyVwB

The ILA Reaching Forward North Committee has selected Alejandra Nieto and Kathleen Schaefer as recipients of its 2024 awards. bit.ly/4b7mtU7 #ILARF2024

ILA JobLine: Library Associate - Adult Services | Champaign Public Library ow.ly/VW5S50RyCsR #ILAJobLine #LibraryJobs

ILA JobLine: Children’s and Teen Services Manager | Highwood Library & Community Center ow.ly/RQaY50Ryx8o #ILAJobLine #LibraryJobs

ILA JobLine: Circulation Assistant | Highwood Library & Community Center
ow.ly/Sob550RywF0 #ILAJobLine #LibraryJobs

ILA Institutional Members: Submit your photos for a chance to be the ILA Member Photo of the Month! Submit photos of your events or anything else noteworthy. Send photos with a description to [email protected]. The deadline is the 15th of each month. #WeAreILA

We're excited to announce the winners of this year's OER Campus Kickstart: Award for Growing Illinois OER Programs! The list of winners can be found here: buff.ly/4bvgbO9
Thank you to the Midwestern Higher Education Compact for sponsoring this year’s awards!

Oh all the things you can do with a cork! Adults and teens alike will have a blast making this fun cork board to decorate their space with! #ReadRenewRepeat #iREAD2024 #iREADProgram ow.ly/ofFy50RuYw3