If you have any questions please contact:

Beth Arthur
Vendor Relations Committee Chair
barthur@lanternpartners.com [1]
(312) 962-4750

Reach Your Target Market by Partnering With SLA Illinois 

The Illinois Chapter of SLA is pleased to present you the opportunity to partner with an outstanding professional association.

• A professional association consisting of individuals and organizations having a professional, scientific or technical interest in library and information science, especially as these are applied in the recording, retrieval and dissemination of knowledge and information in areas such as the physical, biological, technical and social sciences and the humanities; and to promote and improve the communication, dissemination and use of such information and knowledge for the benefit of libraries or other educational organizations.
• The Illinois chapter’s membership comes from all over the state including downstate, Greater Chicago-land and Chicago proper.  In addition, there are members from neighboring states. 
• There are currently 578 members in the Illinois Chapter.
• Members are from the financial, insurance, protective services, health care, media, legal, communications and technology sectors. 
• The Chapter holds a wide variety of meetings during the chapter year.  These meetings provide a multitude of opportunities to connect with your target audience.

 What are the benefits of a partnership?

• Advertise to your target market.
• Partner with a premiere professional association.
• Have a link to your company's Internet address and/or advertisements on our website.
• Be eligible for inclusion in Sponsor's Corner on chapter website.
• Receive further benefits as outlined in partnership packages below.

Levels of Partnership 

Gold Level ($1,500)

• Three complimentary meals will be  provided for company representatives.
• Partners will be noted in listserv meeting announcements.
• Partners will be noted on the web registration site as well as the chapter calendar of events.
• Partners will be provided with an exhibit table for promotional and informative materials.
• Partners will be thanked with an exhibit table thank you sign.
• Partners will be included in the Partner Page on website. 
• Partners will have the opportunity to address audience at meeting for a maximum of 15 minutes. 

Silver  Level ($750)

• Two complimentary meals will be  provided for company representatives.
• Partners will be noted in listserv meeting announcements.
• Partners will be noted on the web registration site as well as the chapter calendar of events.
• Partners will be provided with an exhibit table for promotional and informative materials.
• Partners will be thanked with an exhibit table thank you sign.
• Partners will be included in the Partner Page on website. 
• Partners will have the opportunity to address audience at meeting for a maximum of 10 minutes.

Bronze Level ($500)

• One complimentary meal will be provided for company representative.
• Partners will be noted in listserv meeting announcements.
• Partners will be noted on the web registration site as well as the chapter calendar of events.
• Partners will be provided with an exhibit table for promotional and informative materials.
• Partners will be thanked with an exhibit table thank you sign.
• Partners will be included in the Partner Page on website. 
• Partners will have the opportunity to address audience at meeting for a maximum of 5 minutes.

Partners Page [1]

The Chapter website will acknowledge the current year's sponsors in this area.  Company name, description of products and services and link to sponsor’s website. Includes name, short description of service/product, contact information (person, e-mail, phone).  All information must be provided by the sponsor.

Terms & Conditions:

• Advertisers must confirm in writing their intent to advertise to the Treasurer.
• Payment is due upon receipt of invoice.
• Information files are required a minimum of one week in advance of the first of the month.