As we meet together with the Chicago Association of Law Libraries, Marci Merola, Director Office for Library Advocacy American Library Association, will speak about the struggle all libraries are facing and how working in coalition strengthens advocacy efforts for every type of library in Illinois and nationally.
Elizabeth Nelson, Knowledge Analyst at UOP and Adjunct Reference Librarian at McHenry County College, is this year's recipient of the stipend to the SLA Leadership Summit taking place January 27-29. Read on to learn why she desired this stipend.
Click on a title to read more about this year's recipients and their contributions. Thank you all for your continual service to our chapter.
Library Partner Award: Buzzy Basch
Up and Coming Award: Laura Fu
Author Award: Carla Owens
Web 2.0 Award: Dianna Wiggins
Library Champion Award: Nancy Maloney
Outstanding Achievement Award: Katrina Perez
Andrea Tillander has graciously accepted the position of Chair of the Communications Committee starting with the upcoming Fall issue of The Informant.