Conference Program - Illinois Library Association

Thursday, October 5
Communicating the Library’s Value
Learn how to communicate the library’s value to the community
by creating a Return on Investment brochure. This tool can be
used to reach key stakeholders, including the business community
and elected officials.
MODERATOR: Alissa Williams, Pekin Public Library
SPEAKER: Alissa Williams, Pekin Public Library
TRACKS: Advocacy, Trustees
LOCATION: Room 206
Diversifying Diversity: Staffing and Stakeholders
in Library Communities
This workshop offers suggestions in investing in the value of a
diverse staff and stakeholders in your community. Ways to recruit
a diverse staff, community partners, and people to enrich library
service to the community.
MODERATOR: Vandella Brown, Illinois State Library
SPEAKER: Carol Pemberton, LaSalle Bank at Chicago
SPONSOR: Illinois State Library Diversity Program
TRACKS: Management, Trustees
LOCATION: Room 207
Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries
in Illinois (CARLI) Update
CARLI came into existence in 2005 from the merger of ILCSO,
ICCMP, and IDAL. Susan Singleton, the first CARLI Executive
Director, will talk about what has changed, what has stayed the
same, and what is new. Attendees will be able to ask questions
about CARLI programs, products, and services and hear how they
can provide input to CARLI’s strategic plan.
SPEAKER: Susan Singleton, Council of Academic and Research
Libraries in Illinois
SPONSOR: Council of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois
TRACK: Management
LOCATION: Room 324
Notable Nonfiction: Actual Factual Books Kids
Will Want to Read
Not sure what nonfiction books to recommend to children outside
of school reports? Sally Walker, author and children’s literature
consultant who works with Anderson’s Bookshop, will present her
picks of the best nonfiction books published within the past five
years that appeal to children in grades 4 - 8.
MODERATOR: Lori Craft, Itasca Community Library
SPEAKER: Sally Walker, Anderson’s Bookshop
SPONSOR: Youth Services Forum
TRACKS: Collection Management and Development,
Youth and Young Adult Services
LOCATION: Room 325
What Can Be Saved? An Overview
of Disaster Recovery
For health emergencies, you call 911. Where will you turn for
a library’s emergency? In times of trauma, humans and libraries
and their contents are alike – the faster the response, the better
the prognosis. What should your recovery plan contain? How
are books saved after being wet? Learn it here.
MODERATOR: Michael Collins, JC Restoration
SPEAKER: Michael Collins, JC Restoration
TRACKS: Buildings, Trustees
LOCATION: Room 326
Technical Services Tips and Tricks
Help! What’s the MARC tag for an award note? How do you
catalog an MP3 file? Is there anyone out there who can help me
transliterate a Russian language title page? A panel of librarians
will discuss tips, tricks, and online resources that can help you
find the answers to your tricky (or sticky) cataloging questions.
MODERATOR: Joy Anhalt, Tinley Park Public Library
SPEAKERS: Richard Stewart, Indian Trails Library District, and
Jennifer B. Young, Northwestern University Library
SPONSOR: Resources and Technical Services Forum
TRACK: Technology and Technical Services
LOCATION: Room 327
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