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Public libraries are important to the communities they serve. Illinois libraries are making a difference by encouraging digital literacy, providing a myriad of community services, and offering diverse collections. Webjunction Illinois strives to support public librarians statewide by providing useful resources and continuing education opportunities!
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634 Public Libraries, 82 million patron visits, you do the math!
- More than 82 million patrons visit Illinois public libraries annually.
- Illinois library patrons use public internet computers over 17 million times per year.
- Over 2.5 million children attended programs in Illinois libraries and over 43 million children's materials were circulated in 2009.
- Illinois reference librarians answer over 14 million questions each year.
Institute of Museum and Library Services, Public Library Survey FY 2009.
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Public Library Days & Dates to Remember: 2013 - 2014
Document / Last Modified: 26 March 2013
A list of important days, dates, and deadlines for Illinois public libraries.
Aurora Public Library Receives First Public Library Construction Program Grant
News / Last Modified: 08 March 2013
Congratulations to Aurora Public Library, which this week received the first award under ISL's new Public Library Construction Act grant program.
iMapLibraries Project: Verify Your Library Location
News / Last Modified: 01 March 2013
The iMapLibraries Project is requesting your help to verify library locations.
Library Support Staff Certification Program Offering Financial Assistance!
News / Last Modified: 19 February 2013
The LSSC Program is proud to announce that, in cooperation with nine state-level library organizations, it will be offering Enrollment Assistance Awards this spring to library support staff applying for certification in the LSSC Program.
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FY2014 Public Library Construction Act Grant Application Now Available
News / Last Modified: 12 February 2013
Applications are now being accepted for FY2014 Illinois State Library Public Library Construction Act Grants.
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