reminder: registration open for Illinois Library Association strategic-planning focus groups

[I'm not an ILA member -- but if I was, I would think about looking into this.]

reminder: registration open for Illinois Library Association strategic-planning focus groups

Edwards, Eric A EEdwards@ilsos.net via lists.ala.org

Wed, Nov 14, 8:12 AM (2 days ago)

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Please excuse any cross-postings.
(via the Illinois Library Association)
ILA is planning a series of focus groups to understand what creates value for its members and stakeholders. The input received will be factored into creating a dynamic strategic plan with goals that will shape the future of ILA. Reservations to attend the focus groups are now OPEN. Members, non-members and others interested in offering their input are encouraged to attend one of the focus groups. The questions to be discussed will be the same at each session: 

·         November 14 - 3:00-4:30 p.m. at RAILS Burr Ridge (intended for those in RAILS's service area) Registration for this session is now closed.

·         November 19 - Noon-1:30 p.m. Online Session (open to anyone)

·         November 26 - Noon-1:30 p.m. Online Session (intended for ALA ethnic affiliates: AILA, APALA, BCALA, CALA, REFORMA.) Affiliate members may choose to attend this or any other session.

·         November 28 - 9:00-10:30 a.m. IHLS Carbondale (intended for those in IHLS's service area)

·         November 28 - 3:00-4:30 p.m. IHLS Edwardsville (intended for those in IHLS's service area)

·         November 29 - 10:00-11:30 a.m. IHLS Edwardsville (intended for those in IHLS's service area)

·         NEW DATE: November 30 - 8:30-10:00 a.m. IHLS Champaign

·         December 5 - 3:00-4:30 p.m. ILA Office Chicago (intended for Chicago-area participants) 

For questions regarding the focus groups, please contact Tamara Jenkins, ILA Communication and Engagement Manager, at (312) 644-1896 or tjenkins@ila.org.