The Illinois Library Systems Directors Organization (ILSDO) invites submissions to the
The Illinois Library Systems Directors Organization (ILSDO) invites submissions to the
first Annual Diversity Fair to take place on Thursday, October 5, 2006 from 9:00-
10:30 during the Illinois Library Association Annual Conference.
According to the survey “Shaping Priorities for the Future of Library System” recently
completed by ILSDO, Illinois libraries are willing to make changes in response to
increased diversity within their communities. However, they also expressed that they
were unsure how they would accomplish this.
The Diversity Fair will provide presenters
with an excellent opportunity to showcase what they are doing in response to more
diverse communities as well as allow conference attendees the chances to gain a better
understanding of the depth of programs and services being offered by other libraries
and how they might integrate these ideas into their library.
Submissions are welcome on any topic that deals with diversity in the library world.
Ideas might include diversity programming, grant projects, outreach efforts, or
diversity plans in action. Ethnic, race, language, sexual orientation, physical ability, etc.
are all potential areas where your library might be addressing diversity in your
community.
The format for this program will be a poster presentation. As such, presenters will be
expected to create a display and remain with the display to answer questions of
attendees for the hour and half that the fair will take place.
DEMCO has graciously agreed to sponsor the event and will also provide prizes to the
top three presentations as determined by a panel of judges.
If you are interested in participating, please go to the ILSDO website
and follow the link in the top right corner. Deadline for receipt of entry is September
20, 2006. If you have any questions, please contact Amanda McKay at (217) 352-
0047, ext. 209 or amckay@lincolntrail.info.
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