ILLINOIS STATE LIBRARY
Committees, Boards and Subcommittees
Committees
Adult Literacy Grant Program Volunteer Review Committee
Assists the Literacy Advisory Board with preliminary reviews of adult literacy grant proposals, thus, helping enable the Board to provide the Secretary of State with recommendations of those projects deserving of funding. [Administrative Authority: 23 Ill. Adm. Code 3035.230 (a)].
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Illinois Center for the Book Advisory Committee
Serves to stimulate a public interest in books, reading, literacy and libraries while fostering an appreciation of Illinois' rich literary heritage. [Statutory Authority: 2 U.S.C. § 171-175 (2011). See also: Guidelines for Establishing State Centers ... ].
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Illinois State Library Advisory Committee (ISLAC)
Advises the Illinois State Library in the development of state and federal library plans; provides input in addressing policies, issues, and activities for library development and cooperation among different types of libraries; makes recommendations concerning the evaluation of statewide services; and addresses the use of technology to expand access to information for the state's citizens. [Statutory Authority: 15 ILCS 320/5]
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Library Services and Technology Act Grant Review Committee
Reviews LSTA grants. Grants are made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
[Administrative Authority: 23 Ill. Adm. Code 3035.720 (b)]
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Live and Learn Library Construction Grant Review Committee
Reviews applications for public library building grants and makes recommendations for grant awards. [Administrative Authority: 23 Ill. Adm. Code 3035.420 (c)].
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Boards
Illinois Literacy Foundation
Promotes literacy among the residents of the State of Illinois by supporting literacy programs and enhancing statewide literacy awareness; makes grants and gifts in aid and support of the goal. [Statutory Authority: 15 ILCS 322/40]
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Literacy Advisory Board
Reviews the literacy grant proposals submitted to the Office of the Secretary of State and recommends those deserving of funding. [Statutory Authority: 15 ILCS 320/7.2]
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Subcommittees
Connect2Compete Local Advisory Committee
Provides details about the landscape of digital literacy training offerings and resources within the state; identifies training models and potential opportunities for state and/or national support; and helps shape the state library’s outreach plan for Connect2Compete activities, including the national Ad Council campaign and site locator tool. Committee established in conjunction with grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to OCLC/Webjunction. [A subcommittee of the Illinois State Library Advisory Committee]
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Delivery Advisory Committee
Works to achieve a uniform statewide delivery service philosophy, methodology, and model for Illinois.[A subcommittee of the Illinois State Library Advisory Committee]
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Diversity Program Advisory Committee
Serves as an advisory group on statewide issues related to cultural programs, racial minorities, and diversity issues. [A subcommittee of the Illinois State Library Advisory Committee]
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Future of Resource Sharing Committee
Assists the Illinois State Library in determining the services and features necessary for meeting the changing resource sharing needs of Illinois libraries. [A subcommittee of the Illinois State Library Advisory Committee]
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ILEAD USA: State Steering Committee
Plans the details of the ILEAD USA sessions that will be held in 2013 at the University of Illinois at Springfield. This opportunity is made possible through a grant provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. [A subcommittee of the Illinois State Library Advisory Committee]
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ILLINET ILL Code Revision Committee
Reviews the current ILLINET Interlibrary Loan Code to make suggested revisions to its content. [A subcommittee of the Illinois State Library Advisory Committee]
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Illinois Government Depository Council
Serves as an advisory body on matters relating to federal and state government depository programs and services. [A subcommittee of the Illinois State Library Advisory Committee]
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On the Front Lines (OTFL) Planning Committee
Plans, organizes, and facilitates the On the Front Lines (OFTL) conference. This three-day conference, scheduled August 5-7, 2013, at the University of Illinois at Springfield is designed to provide "front line" library staff with training, technology tools and techniques to effectively and efficiently meet patron needs. [A subcommittee of the Illinois State Library Advisory Committee]
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Small Public Library Management Institute (SPLMI) Committee
Plans, organizes, and facilitates the annual Small Public Library Management Institute (SPLMI) Institute. The week-long Institute is intended for directors of smaller public libraries and directors of all sizes of libraries that are either new to their position or new to the Illinois library community. [A subcommittee of the Illinois State Library Advisory Committee]
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Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS) Advisory Committee
Aids in the improvement of library services offered through the Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service. [A subcommittee of the Illinois State Library Advisory Committee]
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