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Public Library Social Work: An Emerging Field

by Justine Janis, LCSW Reprinted with permission of the National Association of Social Workers, Illinois Chapter When you hear the word "interdisciplinary" as applied to social work, you may think of collaboration with doctors, nurses, or other professionals in the medical field. Now social workers...

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College of DuPage Library & Information Technology Program - Fall Classes

The College of DuPage Library and Information Technology program: Registration for Fall 2018 classes is underway for new and returning students. Classes will run from August 20 to December 14. Please see the Fall course plan for class offerings: http://cod.edu/programs/library_technology/pdf/...

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New executive director to start at La Grange Public Library in August

Friday, June 8, 2018 Charity Gallardo, current director of library experience at the Rockford Public Library, has accepted the position of executive director at the La Grange Public Library. Gallardo is scheduled to begin her new role in La Grange on Wednesday, August 8. Until then, interim...

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Glen Ellyn Public Library Partners with SCARCE for Summer Reading

GEPL Reads for SCARCE Runs Now Through September 2, 2018 For the past five years, the Glen Ellyn Public Library has tied the Summer Reading program to a philanthropic cause – embracing the volunteer spirit of the community – and challenging members to not just read, but to read for a benevolent...

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Green thumbs at work in Northlake Public Library's Learning Garden project

http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/franklin-park/news/ct-fhj-science-...

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Wonder Woman Day at the Elk Grove Village Public Library

To celebrate Wonder Woman Day, the Elk Grove Village Public Library will have Wonder Women from the golden age of comics to the modern movie era visiting the library between 1 pm and 3 pm on Sunday, June 3, 2018. Patrons are encouraged to take photos with the Wonder Women and post them on social...

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Summer Reading Enhances Literacy of All Kinds

By Laura Antolin, Children's Outreach Librarian It is no secret that summer reading slows or stops the academic slide experienced by most children over the break – a slide more pronounced with children from lower-income families. But summer reading also helps children make actual gains – in reading...

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Please check your shelves

The East Dubuque District Library is missing Remodelista: the organized home. Barcode # is 38505000447106. This item was said to have been returned to our library from Evanston Il but we do not have record of receiving this. Thank you! Cathy Kramer East Dubuque District Library

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Lake Villa District Library Welcomes Tara Caldara as Head of Adult Services

Tara Caldara has joined Lake Villa District Library (LVDL) as Head of Adult Services, bringing 21 years of library experience specializing in technology and developing innovative services. Caldara's career began at the Zion-Benton Library, where she had the opportunity to take on various roles...

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Arlington Heights Memorial Library wins John Cotton Dana Award

The Arlington Heights Memorial Library is a recipient of the 2018 John Cotton Dana Award , provided in conjunction with the H.W. Wilson Foundation, the American Library Association and EBSCO. This national award honors outstanding library public relations and marketing. The library took creative...

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