AISLE Update
An Event, Opportunity & Announcement Quick Take
The Listserv, but LIVE!
It's fair to say that this school year is challenging and has left many feeling isolated. We often turn to the Listserv to connect with our peers, but how would you like to socialize, commiserate, and crowdsource ideas and solutions face-face and in real time? The Mentorship Task Force is moderating a Zoom "live listserv" event this MONDAY NIGHT! Register now for this opportunity to listen to each other and share ideas as we work through "unprecedented times" together.
September 27 from 7:00-8:00 PM - Free for AISLE Members
Volunteers Needed to Update ISAIL
Please visit our Volunteer Board to learn about a volunteer opportunity to work with our Standards committee to update ISAIL. If you are interested in working with AISLE in this capacity, please follow the directions on the Volunteer Board posting or reach out to me with questions.
Christine Cannata
Volunteer ManagerFall Conference Early Bird Registration Ends Sept 30th
Please join us November 7-9, 2021 for our annual conference at the iHotel and Conference Center in Champaign, IL. Arrive Sunday evening to participate in a Library Whodunit? at 7 PM. Stay Monday and Tuesday for the information, professional development, speakers, exhibits, celebrations and social times to help realize our dream of “Every Child, Every School, a School Librarian”. Find out more on the conference website.
When registering, remember to specifically ask for the AISLE room block. RESERVATION DIRECT LINK Our block of rooms will only be held at the event rate until October 7, 2021, so make your reservations soon. The iHotel and Conference Center has undergone renovations and expansion and is now a premier conference site in Central Illinois.
AISLE is committed to providing the safest conference-going experience possible. Attendees will be expected to comply with all Illinois COVID mandates, including wearing masks. Attendees are expected to be vaccinated and/or ensure that they are COVID negative before attending.
Information from AISLE regarding COVID Precautions:
- We will follow all current protocols from the state, University of Illinois, and the iHotel and Conference Center.
- Masks MUST be worn at all times.
- Social distancing will be maintained when possible. The venue is large enough to accommodate social distancing.
- Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the conference center.
UPDATES TO THE AISLE WEBSITE
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Around the State
Upcoming AISLE Chapter Events
9/29 SILT
9/30 CTLA
10/21 MILE
Visit the Chapter Webpage for Meeting Details. A calendar of Events is located at the bottom of the page.
Coming in October:
- Tech Tools for Communicating with Students and Families (Cost: Free / 1 PDH)
- Illinois State Library Programs for School Libraries (Cost: Free / 1 PDH)
Conferences and More....
- October 12-14,2021 ILA Virtual Conference
- October 15-16, 2021 IATE Conference
- October 19-20, 2021 IRC Conference -CANCELLED
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Website: https://www.aisled.org/
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Phone: 815-357-6023
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