Current Issues in Librarianship

A Resource Guide Collection for Illinois Libraries

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It can be tough to keep up. These resource guides can help.

It can be tough to keep up with all we need to know about issues that arise in library work, but IHLS is making it a little easier with a series of resource guides on current issues in librarianship. Use the links below or in the menu to explore new and long-standing library topics, as well as to find tool kits and other resources that can help your library provide quality library services. Additional resource guides will be added regularly, as new topics arise. https://www.illinoisheartland.org/news/content/new-notary-laws-effect-illinois

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Digital Equity

Added June 2024

Digital equity means ensuring everyone can access affordable and reliable internet, digital information, and the digital literacy skills to use them effectively. This guide contains the information from the "Digital Equity Grants" page and the "Broadband for Libraries" page link.

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New Notary Laws in Effect for Illinois

Added July 2023

On June 5, 2023, Secretary Giannoulias adopted administrative rules originating in SB 2664, which greatly impacts the way notaries are commissioned and notarizations are conducted. This law affects all libraries that provide notary services.

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Paid Leave for All Workers Act (PLAW)

Updated June 2024

In March 2023, Governor Pritzker signed the Paid Leave for All Workers Act into law, making Illinois the third state in the nation, and the first in the Midwest, to mandate paid time off to be used for any reason. This affects 

 

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Illinois Public Act 103-0100 on Banning Book Banning in Illinois ​​​​​

Updated July 2024

On June 14, 2023, Gov. Pritzker signed PA 103-0100 (formerly HB 2789) into law. The law requires each Illinois library to establish a policy “declaring the inherent authority” of the library and prohibiting book bans, to be eligible for state grants. 

 

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Censorship and Book Challenges in Libraries

Added January 2022

Illinois Heartland Library System supports AISLE in opposing attempts to censor or remove books from school libraries. Read the full statement and find resources on book challenges and intellectual freedom in school and other libraries.

 

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Telling the Library Story

Added 2018

 

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