The Illinois School Library Workers Symposium will be held on Wednesday, September 17. This event is open to all levels of library staff but designed for individuals working in school libraries with no formal library education, certified or non-certified, paraprofessionals, and those considering getting a school library endorsement.
This one-day online training event is co-hosted by:
- Association of Illinois School Library Educators (AISLE)
- Illinois Library Association (ILA)
- Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS)
- Illinois State Library (ISL)
- Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS)
All attendees will have the opportunity to attend keynote sessions on topics such as intellectual freedom, community literacy engagement, weeding and collection management, classroom and behavior management, career paths in school librarianship, and more!
Attendees will also be able to network and connect with library staff from around the state.
Details
Illinois School Library Workers Symposium
Wednesday, September 17
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Central
Held online via Remo (an online learning platform)
Audience
All levels of library staff are welcome, but preference will be given to school library workers who have not had formal library training in the past.
Cost
This event is free. PDH credits are available. PDH credits are only available to those who attend the live event. Register by Friday, August 29.
Contact
For more information, please contact RAILS Member Engagement Specialist Jessica Silva, 630.734.5153.