(via the Illinois Library Association)
Need more time to submit your ILA Annual Conference registration? The early-bird deadline has been extended to Friday, September 15. Libraries that need to pay by check can take advantage of the early bird rate by registering online and selecting “check” as the payment method. If you have questions or want to register a group, please contact Tina Koleva at tina@ila.org.
Top Ten Reasons to attend #ILAAC17:
- more than 120 programs, presented by more than 250 speakers
- ten hours of exhibits, featuring 110 library product and services companies
- free food — including exhibits buffet lunches on October 11 and 12, an ice cream social, a donut break, and coffee every morning and afternoon
- learning something new or deepen your knowledge on a topic
- winning fabulous prizes in the exhibits Passport to Prizes raffle
- free parking at the Tinley Park Convention Center, with all Conference events on one floor
- celebrating your colleagues by registering for the Awards Luncheon on October 10
- enjoying dinner, drinks, and an evening with friends on the Tinley Park Pub Stroll
- bringing new and exciting ideas back to your library to better serve your community or campus
“Rise Up” to make new connections with colleagues from across the state.