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.

Business isn't just normal-sized with this group!

BIG* Quarterly Meeting at The Elmhurst Public Library (*Business Interest Group)

Meeting

When:  Thursday, August 9, 2018 -

9:30am to 11:00am

Where:  Elmhurst PL

BIG (Business Interest Group) focuses on the intersection of the public library and the business community, including small business, entrepreneurship, outreach to the local business community, career and employment topics, and personal finance. This can include programming and collection development (electronic and physical resources).

Once a quarter we gather to discuss our successes and challenges, new developments or resources, and we also have guest speakers.

Event Coordinator: Christine Flood
Email: cflood@scpld.org
Phone: 630-584-0076
Meetings are held the second Thursday of the second month of the quarter, at various locations.

[I used to be a part of this group!]