Black Caucus of the American Library Association - Chicago Chapter
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Have you Applied for an ILA Scholarship?

ILA has four scholarships available this year for individuals interested in furthering their careers in librarianship.

Scholarships may be used for classes, registration fees for workshops, seminars, conferences or other educational opportunities. Apply today and forward to a friend so they can apply! 

Scholarships
(click on the scholarship name below to view additional information)

For any questions regarding scholarships,
please email ILA. 

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Join the RAILS Board!

Would you like to work with a committed team of colleagues representing all types of libraries to help shape the future of a member-driven, vibrant library system? RAILS invites nominations for the following positions on our board: 

  • Two public library trustees (to be filled by board members at RAILS public libraries)
  • Two at large members (to be filled by individuals representing any type of RAILS library- academic, public, school, or special)
  • One special library representative (to be filled by an individual employed by a RAILS special library)

Terms for all positions begin on July 1, 2019, and end on June 30, 2022. The RAILS Board meets 11 times per year at sites throughout the RAILS service area (travel costs are reimbursed). Board members may attend meetings in person or at a RAILS videoconference location.
 
RAILS is looking for candidates that reflect the diversity of the RAILS membership in terms of race, ethnicity, age, geographic location, background, and other factors. For more information on duties and responsibilities, view the RAILS Board Member Job Description. After you have read the job description, complete this nomination form. The deadline for nominations is Friday, March 29, at 5 p.m. Questions? ContactMary Witt, RAILS Communications Director.

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Book Discussion and Fundraiser

Do you swear sometimes, all the time, or just in your head?

Well, research shows that people who swear are actually smarter and have larger vocabularies!*

Join a group of foul-mouthed librarians as we discuss the The Joy of Leaving Your Sh*t All Over the Place: The Art of Being Messy by Jennifer McCartney. After mimosas and talking about the book, you’ll care less about what others think of your word choice.

This is a fundraiser event for the Chicago Chapter of the Black Caucus of the American Library Association (CC:BCALA). We support its mission to empower all library and information workers. All ticket sales and donations benefit the CC:BCALA.

The Acme Hotel is in easy distance of public transportation (train and bus) as well as discounted parking through SpotHero and other parking apps.

Tickets available at Eventbrite.

(*Here is the citation. We are, after all, librarians. #nofakenews)