Libraries: All Inclusive
2018 ILA Annual Conference
Peoria Civic Center
October 9-11, 2018
Proposals Due March 16
Libraries of all types are places of refuge for members of our communities and institutions. The 2018 Illinois Library Association Conference, Libraries: All Inclusive, is a chance for us to come together and share our ideas about promoting inclusivity in our communities, among our patrons, and within our staffs. How are you welcoming underserved populations into your library? What can we do to build community, inside and outside the library walls?
The ILA Annual Conference Program Committee is seeking programs including (but not limited to) the following topics:
Reaching underserved populations and/or segments of your community
Building communities
- Small and rural libraries
Staff inclusion (support staff, etc.)
- Library leadership – staff, trustees, and the community
Services to new Americans, refugees, ESL
Neurodiversity
Passive programming (library card not required)
Fandom
Gaming
Need Some Help?
Have an idea for a program that's not fully formed? Looking for a co-presenter to bring in additional perspectives? Are you a first-time presenter and need/want some assistance putting together your first session? You can submit a request to ILA for speaker support and the committee will help you develop your program.
Financial Assistance Available
Financial assistance is available to offset registration fees for a limited number of speakers who would not otherwise be able to attend the conference. Small and rural libraries staff members are encouraged to apply. Scholarships will be awarded based on the following criteria:
- Financial need
- Geographic diversity
- First-time speakers
Before applying for the scholarship, you must submit your proposal via the proposal submission form. Scholarship decisions will be made after programs are accepted.
Visit the ILA website for more information and to submit your proposal