Illinois State Library

Revision of Library System Standards and Administrative Rules

A revision of the Standards for the Services of Illinois Multitype Library Systems is underway. More information will be forthcoming as the process unfolds, and input from the library community will be an important part of the process. The administrative rules for the library systems will also be revised. View the current Library System Standards Committee Roster.

Background information:

Standards for the Services of Illinois Multitype Library Systems, published in 1991. Part 1 and Part 2

The Illinois Library System Act, 75 ILCS 10/

Administrative Rules for the Illinois Library System Act, 23 Ill. Adm. Code 3030

Library System Standards Committee membership

Illinois Libraries, December 2005. Special Issue: Illinois Regional Library Systems. In particular, note the article, "Standards for the Services of Illinois Multitype Library Systems" by Marilyn Boria.

Halcli, Albert. "Standards for Illinois Library Systems Services." Illinois Libraries, January 1990, pp. 76-79.

Regional Multitype Library Systems' Long-Range/Strategic Plans:

• Alliance Library System
• DuPage Library System
• Lewis & Clark Library System
• Lincoln Trail Libraries System
• Metropolitan Library System
• North Suburban Library System
• Prairie Area Library System
• Rolling Prairie Library System
• Shawnee Library System

Committee Meeting Notes and Documents:

• Planning Assumptions
• Frequently Asked Questions--Library System Standards Revision Process
• Other Committee Notes and Reports

Next Meeting Dates (at the Illinois State Library): January 16, 2009; February 17, 2009; March 16, 2009; April 24, 2009