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  On behalf of the Membership Committee, I am pleased to announce the results of election of officers for 2025-2026. Kris Stacy-Bates, Research Services Librarian at the Iowa State University Library was elected to serve as Vice-President/President-Elect. Kris has been active in ILA-ACRL for more than 27 years serving in various roles. Most recently, Kris… Continue reading ILA/ACRL Election Results →

This is a reminder that a Zoom ILA/ACRL Town Hall meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 7 at 1 pm. Thursday, November 7 from 1:00 to 1:50 pm, Topic: Professional Development and informal conversations. Check your email for the Zoom link and more details! More information about the organization can be found on the ILA/ACRL Website. Ellen Neuhaus – On behalf of… Continue reading Reminder – ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meeting Thursday, November 7 at 1 pm →

Here are the November 2024 professional development opportunities, both free and paid! If you know of webinars, classes, conferences, publishing opportunities, etc. that would be of interest to fellow Iowa library folks, please pass it along to one of us on the ILA/ACRL Professional Development Committee. Sarah Slaughter Laura Kerr Liz Riordan Sarah Voels Free… Continue reading November Professional Development Opportunities →

Ballots for the election of Iowa ARL officers were sent out to all active Iowa ACRL members on Wednesday, October 30. The voting period will run from October 30, beginning at 8:00 a.m., until Friday, Nov. 8, at 5:00 p.m. If you did not receive a ballot and believe that you should have, please check… Continue reading Voting Begins October 30, 2024 for ILA/ACRL Slate of Officers →

We are proud to announce the recipient of the ILA/ACRL Scholarship to the ILA Annual Conference. Congratulations to Ashley Wildberg! Biography Ashley lives in downtown Des Moines, Iowa with their husband and dog. They are currently an online SLIS student with the University of Iowa, with a concentration in archives and special collections. They plan… Continue reading Winner of the ILA/ACRL Scholarship Award to the ILA Annual Conference →

Please join your ACRL Executive Board for our Fall Business Meeting, to be held virtually on Friday, October 25 at 1:00 p.m.  This meeting is open to all ACRL members. Check your email for the link to the Zoom meeting.

Dear members, This is a reminder that a Zoom ILA/ACRL Town Hall meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday, October 2 at 10 am. Wednesday, October 2 from 10:00 to 10:50 am, Topic: Upcoming ILA Annual Conference and informal conversations. Check your email for the Zoom link and more details! More information about the organization can… Continue reading Reminder – ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meeting Wednesday, October 2 at 10 am →

Here are the October 2024 professional development opportunities both free and paid opportunities! If you know of webinars, classes, conferences, publishing opportunities, etc. that would be of interest to fellow Iowa library folks, please pass it along to one of us on the ILA/ACRL Professional Development Committee.  Learn more about our work on the ILA/ACRL… Continue reading October Professional Development Opportunities →

Plans are underway for the election of the ILA ACRL Executive Board officers to take place Oct. 30 – Nov. 8, 2024.  You’ll receive an email and link to the ballot when the voting period is open later this fall.  You may request a paper ballot if you prefer. Once the election has ended we’ll… Continue reading Candidates Running for Office 2025 →

ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meetings have been scheduled for the fall 2024 semester via Zoom. You are invited to attend the meetings for discussion on different topics.    Wednesday, October 2, 10:00-10:50 am (Topic: Conference and informal conversations) Thursday, November 7, 1:00-1:50 pm (Topic: Professional development and informal conversations) Wednesday, December 4, 10:00-10:50 am (Topic: Informal… Continue reading ILA/ACRL Town Hall Meetings Scheduled for the Fall 2024 Semester →