Jacobs Library: Illinois Valley Libraries: 2022 Summit Archive

2022 Illinois Valley Libraries Summit

IVCC's Jacobs Library is excited to host the 2022 Illinois Valley Libraries Summit for employees of public and high school libraries in the Illinois Valley Community College district. We invite you to connect, collaborate, and share ideas with your local library community.

The event will take place at Illinois Valley Community College on Thursday November 10th from 8 a.m. to noon. Registration is free and will remain open until October 31st.

Featured Presenter: Amy Magnafichi Strong. The Case for Intellectual Freedom. Discussions about intellectual freedom are nothing new. However, for the past couple of years, there has been a huge uptick in book challenges across the country. Many of these challenges are rooted in falsehoods. As educators, we are on the frontline of protecting our students' right to read and for providing a robust window to the world those students may encounter. In this discussion, we will grapple with the current reasons for challenges, how to talk to stakeholders wanting to remove materials, and most importantly, why intellectual freedom is necessary.

IVCC Lightning Round: High School Tutoring - Angie Dunla & Laura Kilmartin, Dual Credit Services - Sue Monroe, Long-term Technology Loans - Jayna Leipart Guttilla, Community Borrowers - Quillie Gaskill, Ililnois Reads Festival - Jayna Leipart Guittilla, One Book, One College - Grace Norris, Explore & Soar - Stephanie Reeder.

Navigation & Parking. Parking is available in lot 7. A special parking permit is not required. Please refrain from parking in the low emission spaces. Enter through the Peter Miller Community Technology Center and continue straight down the hallway until you reach the information desk. Campus maps are available online and at the information desk to help guide you to the library in C-201. Photo of the Peter Miller Community Technology Center.

IVCC Resources

IVCC's Jacobs Library assists on and off campus students with their research needs. The guides below were created to support public and high school libraries as they assist IVCC patrons with technology and dual credit questions.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming events at Illinois Valley Community College.

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Maps & Directories

Directory of Public Libraries Located in the IVCC District.

Each library has its own unique resources, services, and policies. Please contact the library you plan to visit for additional information about hours and services.

If you notice an error or do not wish to be included in this directory, please contact Jacobs Library at 815-224-0306 or jacobs_library@ivcc.edu. Thank you.

Media Kit

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Join the Discussion

The 2022 IV Libraries Summit will take place at IVCC in November. Share your thoughts, why you're excited to attend, or the discussion topics that you would like to see included.