Join us in Des Moines, IA on October 9-11! This year’s conference promises to be an unforgettable experience with an inspiring keynote speaker, a legislative panel discussion featuring Iowa legislators addressing key issues impacting libraries and communities, and captivating sessions led by industry leaders and visionaries.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and grow. Secure your spot today and join us for an event that will energize and inspire you.
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Dean of the ISU Library Hilary Seo and 2024 ILA-ACRL President Lisa Martinck
The ILA/ACRL & IPAL Spring Conference was held on May 29 & 30, 2024 at Parks Library, Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. The theme of the conference, “Sustainable Futures,” was woven throughout the sessions and discussions. Commitment to sustainability calls us to integrate environmental health, social equity, and economic vitality in order to foster resilient communities for this and future generations. Yet each year Iowa academic libraries must do more with less. Despite diminishing purchasing power, fewer staff, and shrinking spaces, we are asked to continue to build our collections, offer expanded services and outreach, and contribute to broader campus initiatives. Library and information professionals shared how they are addressing the sustainability issues in libraries and how they are creating new spaces, initiatives, and pathways for the future.
Two awards were presented at the conference. The Mary Iber Spring Conference Scholarship was awarded to Katie Hanson, University of Iowa (student) during the Welcome session and during the Thursday luncheon, the ILA/ACRL Research Award was presented to Sarah Slaughter, University of Dubuque. See a list of past ILA/ACRL Award winners.
Thanks to our talented Spring Conference Planning Committee: Kris Stacy-Bates (Chair), Mary Anderson (Loras College), Heather Campbell (Iowa State University), Melissa Curtis (Wartburg College), Heather Lewin (Iowa State University), Jen Provorse (University of Iowa), and Pam Rees (Grand View University). Thank you to our generous sponsors: Mobius, Clarivate, Oxford University Press, EBSCO, and IPAL. Much appreciation goes to our wonderful speakers for sharing their expertise with us. And, many, many thanks to everyone who attended!
We are looking forward to conferencing with you again at Drake University in Des Moines in 2024!
Photographs from the conference:
Before the opening session of the conference, May 29
Katie Hansen being recognized as the winner of the Mary Hammond Iber Conference Scholarship
ILA President Julie Finch speaking during the opening session f the conference on May 29
Presentation by Sara Scheib of the University of Iowa
Presentation by Deana Cunningham (l.) and Laura Krossner (r.) of Drake University
Presentation by Angie Cox (l.) and Amandajean Nolte (r.) of UNI
Directors Interest Group Discussion
More information about the organization can be found on the ILA/ACRL Website.
“We are excited to announce that registration for the 2024 ILA Annual Conference is now open! Conference website, Agenda, Speakers
