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Illinois Library Association

@IllLibraryAssoc

Leadership, advocacy, partnership, and learning for the benefit of Illinois libraries

 Chicago, IL
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Joined June 2010
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iSchool at Illinois@iSchoolUISep 4
This summer, #iSchoolUI MSLIS student Sydney Durst interned with the Anchorage Museum Library & Archives, organizing, cataloging, and digitizing archival materials. “I found myself really pulling from my lessons in my metadata classes,” she said. ▶️ bit.ly/46MfnUp
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AISLEd@AISLEd_orgAug 28
Have you registered for the 2027 Readers’ Choice awards yet? #AISLEd is pleased to announce that numerous resources are available for each of the titles on the 2027 Monarch, Bluestem, Caudill, and Lincoln nominee lists. Register at aisled.org/ under the book award.
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ACRL@ALA_ACRLAug 28
Congrats to the 2026 Leab Award recipient for Best in Show, Innovation in Design, and Innovation in Inclusion and Representation Digital Catalog Categories: “Disembodied Reembodied” by Jenny Schmid, Emily Beck, Jaime Konerman-Sease, and Lois Hendrickson. bit.ly/4gEJuTy
The image is a digital catalog award announcement for ACRL 2026. It features an intricate black and white illustration depicting a disembodied figure with limbs and various objects, labeled "An Introduction: Disembodied Recombined." Below are two smaller sections: the left showcases a logo with text "Disembodied Documented Embodied," and the right shows a circular illustration of a person, labeled "Prints." A purple banner highlights the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine at the University of Minnesota, celebrating their awards for innovation and inclusion.

ALT The image is a digital catalog award announcement for ACRL 2026. It features an intricate black and white illustration depicting a disembodied figure with limbs and various objects, labeled "An Introduction: Disembodied Recombined." Below are two smaller sections: the left showcases a logo with text "Disembodied Documented Embodied," and the right shows a circular illustration of a person, labeled "Prints." A purple banner highlights the Wangensteen Historical Library of Biology and Medicine at the University of Minnesota, celebrating their awards for innovation and inclusion.

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Library Journal@LibraryJournalAug 17
We're highlighting standout titles across fiction, nonfiction, and audio! Find the full list here: hubs.la/Q04tbl0X0
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Library of Congress
@librarycongressAug 13
ICYMI: The full 2026 National Book Festival schedule is out so you can plan your day! We hope to see you at the Washington Convention Center on August 22nd! #NatBookFest 🔗 loc.gov/bookfest
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AISLEd@AISLEd_orgAug 14
The Administrator of the Year Award is given to recognize the support of a school library program by a building or district level school administrator during the previous school calendar year. More information can be found at: aisled.org/administrator-of-… #AISLEd
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AISLEd@AISLEd_orgMay 26
It’s time to submit your process for the Exemplary School Library Award: aisled.org/aisle-exemplary-s…. Contact us ([email protected]) with questions or connect with a past winner to help you. #AISLEd
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American Libraries@amlibrariesMay 1
Our May issue, commemorating ALA's 150th anniversary, looks at moments that changed librarianship, barrier-busting library leaders, and more than a century of library poster art. Read the full issue at bit.ly/AL-May26issue or by article at bit.ly/AL-May26stories.
Cover of the May 2026 issue of American Libraries featuring a historic drawing of a library with modern users overlaid.

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I’m here with ⁦@DollyParton⁩ on #ReadAcrossAmerica Day — we’re encouraging everyone to share stories, read more books & find connections through literature. ⁦@dollyslibrary⁩ 📖📚
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American Libraries@amlibrariesFeb 4
In this issue's Librarian's Library column, Reanna Esmail reviews four books examining #artificialintelligence in the library world. americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
Considering AI | American Libraries Magazine

Considering AI | American Libraries Magazine

These four recent books about AI offer important criticisms, background information, and critical strategies for librarians.

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Library Journal@LibraryJournalJan 30
In this episode, we consider the nature, joy and despair and the challenges and opportunities that we deal with every day in the digital age. 🎧 Listen now: hubs.la/Q040NpdB0
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Library Journal@LibraryJournalJan 28
Browse award winners here: hubs.la/Q040NPDn0
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Publishers Weekly@PublishersWkly19 Dec 2025
The Government Accountability Office released a report on the condition of public library buildings in the U.S., finding that 70% required additional maintenance and only 20% report “good” or “very good” condition. buff.ly/NWtjmAd
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iSchool at Illinois@iSchoolUI16 Dec 2025
An estimated 55 million people worldwide live with dementia, a number expected to reach 139 million by 2050. The latest issue of Library Trends 74 (2) explores how libraries can support people living with dementia and their caregivers. Learn more ▶️ bit.ly/494BZR8
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AISLEd@AISLEd_org15 Dec 2025
There is still time to register for the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards! Not only do your students get to vote in February when you register, but you are provided resources that will support your library curriculum. Register at aisled.org/ under the book award. #AISLEd
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American Libraries@amlibraries15 Dec 2025
"Of course, any kind of book category is going to be good for me." Purdue University archivist and Jeopardy! super champion Adriana Harmeyer speaks with American Libraries about her time on the show. americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
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AISLEd@AISLEd_org21 Nov 2025
Have you bought a copy of AISLE’s IL School Library Program Standards? Did you purchase one for your administrator? If you don’t have a copy, don’t worry. You can purchase a paperback copy at aisled.org/linking-online-fo…. #AISLEd
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Lincoln Presidential Library@ALPLM19 Nov 2025
Free admission today in honor of the 162nd anniversary of the #GettysburgAddress. See an original copy on display, hear historian talks, and explore our tactile table designed to bring the history to life through touch. Details: presidentlincoln.illinois.go… #LincolnLegacy #ALPLM
A framed copy of the Gettysburg Address rests inside a smart-glass display case lit by blue LED lights in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. A drum is visible in the background. Text below reads: “Free Admission Today – November 19. Gettysburg Address. See Abraham Lincoln’s most famous speech in person… plus experience our new Gettysburg Tactile Table.” ALPLM 20th anniversary logo included.

ALT A framed copy of the Gettysburg Address rests inside a smart-glass display case lit by blue LED lights in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. A drum is visible in the background. Text below reads: “Free Admission Today – November 19. Gettysburg Address. See Abraham Lincoln’s most famous speech in person… plus experience our new Gettysburg Tactile Table.” ALPLM 20th anniversary logo included.

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American Libraries@amlibraries19 Nov 2025
"There’s a reason we see so many librarians and archivists on the show. I think we all just have a love of knowledge and learning." Jeopardy super champion Adriana Harmeyer shares her experience on the show. americanlibrariesmagazine.or…
Q&A with Adriana Harmeyer | American Libraries Magazine

Q&A with Adriana Harmeyer | American Libraries Magazine

An interview with Adriana Harmeyer, the winningest library professional ever to have appeared on the legendary game show Jeopardy! 

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Goodreads
@goodreads11 Nov 2025
Book lovers, the day is HERE! ✨ It's time to choose YOUR favorite books of 2025 in the 17th annual Goodreads Choice Awards. Voting officially opens today! Ready to vote? Click here to help decide readers' favorite books of 2025: goodreads.com/choiceawards/b… #GoodreadsChoice #GoodreadsChoiceAwards
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