(via the Illinois Library Association)
Join us at the 30th annual Reaching Forward Conference!
Every year, Reaching Forward features the best original content and ideas for all levels of library professionals. And this year is no exception, with session topics ranging from how to manage significant change, deal with bias, creating a work-life balance, best practices for effective communication to engagement with homeschoolers, kindergarten readiness, how to host a patron appreciation week, and much more!
The popular Performers’ Showcase will run throughout the conference, featuring performers for children and adults that can be booked for library events.
The Early Bird registration rate is $150 until April 19; the rate increases to $165 after that date. Registration includes morning coffee, a plated lunch, and a full day of programming. For group registration or questions regarding registration, please e-mail ila@ila.org.
To register, please go here.
Reaching Forward Awards
Two awards are presented during the Reaching Forward Conference, the Oberman and Rich Reaching Forward Conference Grant and the Robert Doyle ILA Conference Grant for Support Staff. You may submit nominations for yourself or for a colleague. A panel of judges from the Reaching Forward Committee will be responsible for choosing the recipients. Supporting reasons for the nomination of a candidate must be provided. Nominations are now open for both awards and the deadline to nominate is March 31.
The Oberman and Rich Reaching Forward Conference Grant recognizes the contributions of a support staff member to the library community and the role of support staff in libraries. The recipient will receive free registration to the current year Reaching Forward Conference, an overnight stay at the Reaching Forward conference hotel, $50 for expenses, and a framed certificate.
The Robert Doyle ILA Conference Grant for Support Staff encourages ILA membership and support staff attendance at the Illinois Library Association Annual Conference. The recipient will receive a one-year ILA membership and full registration and expenses to attend the ILA Annual Conference, up to $800, and a framed certificate.