I have always appreciated the support and assistance of the collective at Illinois Library Systems. I enjoyed working at a system agency at one point in my career and thrived on the collaboration and sharing of knowledge. Now through lack of timely and necessary state funding we are losing unparalleled support and talent at the system level. It is a sad time that creates many unknowns.
My hope is that opportunities will arise during this time of great change and transition. As a librarian who embraces change, I hope that we will all emerge stronger, unified, and with increased communication and collaboration. I desire this for all of the citizens who rely on Illinois libraries, and for the many libraries and staff who diligently work on their behalf.
To the many wonderful people who have provided leadership at system agencies:
Thank you for your dedication to Illinois libraries.
Your talents for advocacy, staff training and professional development, board guidance, legislation, grant development, marketing initiatives, and a host of other services too numerous to list, will be greatly missed.
June 24, 2010
May 11, 2010
The Chicks are hatching!
Visit our Webcam @ Homer Library!
Homer Township Library would like to announce our exciting live hatch program Chick-it-Out @ Homer Library. The chicks are hatching - two so far and we have two dozen eggs in the incubator!
We have a webcam to view the chicks' progress in the incubator - take a look here. Full program information is on the library's website. Pictures are posted to the library's flickr photo site. This is a very fun and exciting program for both customers and staff!
Homer Township Library would like to announce our exciting live hatch program Chick-it-Out @ Homer Library. The chicks are hatching - two so far and we have two dozen eggs in the incubator!
We have a webcam to view the chicks' progress in the incubator - take a look here. Full program information is on the library's website. Pictures are posted to the library's flickr photo site. This is a very fun and exciting program for both customers and staff!
May 06, 2010
Starting our 5th Year of Bookmobile Service
Happy Birthday, Bookmobile!
We are celebrating our bookmobile service which brings library outreach, services and materials directly into our extensive Homer community.
Come visit the bookmobile at Dellwood Park on Friday, June 11 from 10:30-2:30 along with many other awesome vehicles at the TOUCH A TRUCK DAY.
The bookmobile is a fine example of an innovative service that without grant support could not have been undertaken. Our bus is simply amazing and I hope you will see (and enjoy!) it first-hand. Several years ago, Homer Library received a $150,000 grant award and the process of building a new state-of-the-art bookmobile began. Grant funding is a high priority and successful grants fund new services, collections and programs for our fast-growing community. This is especially important as your Homer Library continues to operate at the original tax rate established 25-years ago, without any tax increase, ever.
What's new on the bus?
Bookmobile Manager Jody Olivieri and library staff have done an outstanding job to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Rolling Library usage continues to rise thanks to all of YOU. This summer the bookmobile will be undertaking new stops at Saddlewood Estates, Woodbine West and Pebble Creek. We will also be featuring Stories in the Park and a Summer Reading Club as well as other Summer Fun events!
Come aboard to see what we can do for you.
And always feel free to tell me what's on your mind. I'd love to hear from you!
We are celebrating our bookmobile service which brings library outreach, services and materials directly into our extensive Homer community.
Come visit the bookmobile at Dellwood Park on Friday, June 11 from 10:30-2:30 along with many other awesome vehicles at the TOUCH A TRUCK DAY.
The bookmobile is a fine example of an innovative service that without grant support could not have been undertaken. Our bus is simply amazing and I hope you will see (and enjoy!) it first-hand. Several years ago, Homer Library received a $150,000 grant award and the process of building a new state-of-the-art bookmobile began. Grant funding is a high priority and successful grants fund new services, collections and programs for our fast-growing community. This is especially important as your Homer Library continues to operate at the original tax rate established 25-years ago, without any tax increase, ever.
What's new on the bus?
Bookmobile Manager Jody Olivieri and library staff have done an outstanding job to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Rolling Library usage continues to rise thanks to all of YOU. This summer the bookmobile will be undertaking new stops at Saddlewood Estates, Woodbine West and Pebble Creek. We will also be featuring Stories in the Park and a Summer Reading Club as well as other Summer Fun events!
Come aboard to see what we can do for you.
And always feel free to tell me what's on your mind. I'd love to hear from you!
April 28, 2010
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April 05, 2010
I am a Candidate for Vice President/President-Elect
I am honored to be nominated for the position of Vice President/President-Elect of the Illinois Library Association (ILA). In 2009, I was elected as an ILA Director-at-Large to serve a 3-year term. This experience has been both rewarding and educational. I look forward to continuing my service, perhaps in a new role, with ILA.
On April 1st, ILA opened the 2010 Election Polls, which run the entire month. Candidates are posted for the Vice President/President-Elect, ALA Councilor, and Board of Directors. View the President-Elect candidate statements and biographies here (mine is listed 2nd with a familiar picture). Other candidate statements can be found here.
ILA is a not-for-profit educational organization that provides effective leadership to the Illinois Library community and is 3,700+ members strong. This membership includes public, academic, school, and special libraries and librarians, and is comprised of trustees, library staff, students, and vendors. It would be an honor to represent IL librarians and the interests of the library communities we serve.
My Personal Statement
This is a challenging time for today's libraries. Proper funding, fiscal constraints, system changes, technology shifts, and other issues are each of great concern. The vibrancy of our services and value to the community we each serve must continue to be advocated front and center. We need to spotlight how relevant and essential libraries are in supporting Illinois residents at every stage - and age - in their lives. We need to mentor library colleagues and communicate with both our community of users and elected leaders to promote effective library advocates and - even more so - library champions. ILA provides strong leadership and addresses the many challenges today's libraries face.
If elected as the ILA Vice-President/President-Elect, I would listen thoughtfully, work hard, and strive to provide a positive voice to encourage leadership, relevancy and support. As a proud member of our profession I would be honored to serve in a new role as part of ILA's partnership with Illinois libraries. Our collective vision can make a true difference.
Check out my other blog, The Synergistic Librarian.
On April 1st, ILA opened the 2010 Election Polls, which run the entire month. Candidates are posted for the Vice President/President-Elect, ALA Councilor, and Board of Directors. View the President-Elect candidate statements and biographies here (mine is listed 2nd with a familiar picture). Other candidate statements can be found here.
ILA is a not-for-profit educational organization that provides effective leadership to the Illinois Library community and is 3,700+ members strong. This membership includes public, academic, school, and special libraries and librarians, and is comprised of trustees, library staff, students, and vendors. It would be an honor to represent IL librarians and the interests of the library communities we serve.
My Personal Statement
This is a challenging time for today's libraries. Proper funding, fiscal constraints, system changes, technology shifts, and other issues are each of great concern. The vibrancy of our services and value to the community we each serve must continue to be advocated front and center. We need to spotlight how relevant and essential libraries are in supporting Illinois residents at every stage - and age - in their lives. We need to mentor library colleagues and communicate with both our community of users and elected leaders to promote effective library advocates and - even more so - library champions. ILA provides strong leadership and addresses the many challenges today's libraries face.
If elected as the ILA Vice-President/President-Elect, I would listen thoughtfully, work hard, and strive to provide a positive voice to encourage leadership, relevancy and support. As a proud member of our profession I would be honored to serve in a new role as part of ILA's partnership with Illinois libraries. Our collective vision can make a true difference.
Check out my other blog, The Synergistic Librarian.
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