Registration is live for ILF Regional Conferences 2026.
There are three exciting ways to attend this year: two in-person options and one virtual option—new for ILF in 2026.
Register today: https://bit.ly/3P5uhjh
The Society of Indiana Archivists offers scholarships for students and early-career pros to attend professional development. Deadline is March 27th. Apply now! https://bit.ly/4aRthHX #IndianaLibraries #Archivists #ProfessionalDevelopment #Scholarships #LibraryCareers #IndianaArchivists
Only 9 days left! Secure your spot at the 2026 Youth Services Conference before registration closes on March 12! Register today: https://bit.ly/4rG138W
On Feb 24, the US House introduced a bill banning LGBTQ+ stories in school libraries. Call 202-224-3121 to OPPOSE H.R. 7661. Find your Rep: https://bit.ly/4r8XtDo Read ALA's statement: https://bit.ly/4aZph73
Call to Action!
'SB4: Various Fiscal Matters' will fundamentally destabilize & harm Indiana public libraries & will be up for a vote on Monday, February 23.
Learn more, tell your network & take action NOW: https://bit.ly/ILFSB4CalltoAction
Register by Feb 25 for Standard Pricing for the 2026 ILF Youth Services Conference! Secure standard pricing today & hotel block now. Join us Mar 22–23 in Muncie! https://bit.ly/4qUfyVG #YSC2026 #YouthLeadership #Conferences #Development
Join AISLE for a Live Online Conversation with Dr. Amato: A fast‑paced virtual session focused on building stronger, schoolwide literacy culture.
🗓February 17, 2026 | ⏰ 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT
Registration is still open: https://bit.ly/4kFKx6b
Incredible ILF Statehouse Day! 📚 Huge thanks to ILF Members and supporters for advocating for Indiana libraries! Special shoutout to our Co-Advocacy Chairs for their dedication and service.
#INLibraries #LibraryAdvocacy #ILFStatehouseDay2026 #SupportLibraries
Behind every library card is a story. One of learning, access, and opportunity. Statehouse Day is where we share those stories with lawmakers and underscore the priorities that keep them going. Join us next Tuesday to fight for Libraries across Indiana!
Details: https://ow.ly/qVuN50Y6hfa
Take Action: Tell the Senate NOT to Break Libraries!
Senate Bill 8: Library Budgets will fundamentally destabilize and harm every Indiana public library and could be up for a vote as early as Monday. If Senate Bill 8 passes, libraries can be defunded: https://bit.ly/ILFActionSB8
Thrilled to welcome John David Anderson as our Featured Monday Keynote at YSC 2026! Join us on March 23rd for unforgettable storytelling!
Registration: https://ow.ly/Ifxg50Y0mMZ
#YSC2026 #IndianaLibraries #ILF
Excited to welcome Shifa Saltagi Safadi as our Featured Sunday Keynote! Join us March 22nd for an inspiring session!
Get details + register here: https://ow.ly/IFGg50Y0mFs #YSC2026 #IndianaLibraries #ILF
Join us for the 2026 Youth Services Conference! Early bird registration is closing soon. Keynote details here: https://ow.ly/9z2m50Y0cUo
#ILF #YSC2026 #YouthServicesConference #LibrariesLead #ProfessionalDevelopment #IndianaLibraries #LibraryLife
Registration is now live for the 2026 Youth Services Conference! Gift yourself or others by registering during our early-bird pricing. Learn more and register by visiting our website! #2026YSC
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Congratulations to ILF Institutional Member IndyPL for your support of reading in IPS!
“The library’s partnership has allowed IPS to invest in expanding and updating their media centers and libraries."
https://bit.ly/47NY4ny
Libraries Impact Reading Scores in IPS
“Indianapolis Public Schools…saw a 10.2% increase in proficiency in its 2024-2025 IREAD scores. Third-grade alone saw proficiency rates soar nearly 70%.” Read more at the article below!
https://bit.ly/47NY4ny
School Libraries Make a Difference in Reading Proficiency
“Between August and September, IPS students checked out more than 36,800 books, a 34% jump."
https://bit.ly/47NY4ny
We are excited to announce the launch of our new magazine!
Crossroads: The Journal of Indiana Libraries, a peer reviewed, open access scholarly journal.
Learn more: https://blogs.iu.edu/dlis/2025/11/16/indiana-library-federation-launches-crossroads-the-journal-of-indiana-libraries/
Indianapolis Public Schools saw an increase in standardized test scores in reading. Why? They cite a collaboration with the public library and opening access to materials in the collection to students.
Flies in the face of everything the book banners claim.
www.wishtv.com/news/educati...
Thank you to EVERYONE for an incredible #ILFAC2025!!!
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
Adriana Harmeyer, ILF Keynote Also the ASL interpreter & background slide
ILF Keynote Adriana Harmeyer, Jeopardy! champion and Purdue Archives & Special Collections, entertaining us during her morning address.
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3 story principles slide with Shane Meeker.
Shane Meeker at ILF.
Slide about brains on story from the speaker.
Got to hear from Shane Meeker of Story Mythos yesterday on how to tell your library story. www.storymythos.com
Last Day opening slide with the Union Station window
Julie thanks the sponsors
Austin reminding us to join IN FREADom
Kyle reminds us to finish our train tickets.
Last day morning information before our keynote!
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Hey Hoosier librarians/readers, the Young Hoosier Book Award committee is looking for book nominations on their web page for the next cycle of their amazing book lists! Deadline December 1. #ILFAC2025
Austin & Rain
L👀K!
It is your 2026 @ilfonline.bsky.social President @librarianaustin.bsky.social & your 2026 AISLE Chair at #ILFAC2025!
Sign with the conference sponsors.
Good Morning!
Time flies...it is Day 3 & our final day for #ILFAC2025.
Despite some challenges (like the weather), it has been an incredible conference so far.
Let's continue engaging & growing.
Also, one more BIG THANKS to our sponsors!
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Due to a flight cancelation, Dr. Amato will not be able to join us for #ILFAC2025.
Dr. Amato’s flight was canceled, so unfortunately he will not be here as scheduled tomorrow. #ilfac2025 @ilfonline.bsky.social
The launch of our new journal! #ilfac2025 @ilfonline.bsky.social
Rain, JoyAnn & Carli
When the AISLE Past-Chair, Chair & Chair-elect choose the same session...
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