Indiana Library Federation - ILF

The program, developed by Mental Health America of Indiana, will teach librarians how to spot and help patrons facing mental health challenges. https://tinyurl.com/3r935cd5

Ready to strengthen your leadership and advocacy skills? Join the Indiana Library Federation’s free Library Trustee & School Administrator Trainings, designed to equip you with the tools to lead with confidence and advance your library’s impact.

These one-day, in-person sessions provide a high-impact overview of board governance, advocacy, and effective leadership—so you can better support your library and community.

Multiple dates and locations are available across Indiana. Spots are limited—register today: https://ow.ly/NHVI50Z9tPU

Our first-ever ILF Virtual Regional Conference is officially complete!

We’re so grateful to everyone who joined us today from across Indiana to learn, connect, and collaborate in this new format. A special thank you to our Keynote Sponsor, MCLS - Midwest Collaborative for Library Services for helping make our regional events possible.

Save the Date: AISLE Chat — ILF Book Awards

Join AISLE for an upcoming AISLE Chat focused on highlighting and using ILF Book Awards, including the Eliot Rosewater, Young Hoosier, and Read Aloud programs. Open to all Indiana school library staff and guests—no AISLE membership required.

Watch for registration details and plan to join the conversation.

Date: Tuesday, June 9
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Zoom

ILF Awards, Honors, & Scholarships nominations are now open!

Each year, the Indiana Library Federation recognizes the individuals, libraries, and organizations making a lasting impact across our state—and provides scholarship opportunities to support continued growth in the profession.

Now is your chance to celebrate a colleague, highlight an outstanding program, or invest in professional development. Help us recognize excellence in Indiana libraries, librarians and supporters! Nominations close June 30th!

Learn more and submit a nomination or application: https://bit.ly/4u8voh3

Registration is now open for the 2026 ILF Annual Conference. Join library professionals from across Indiana for three days of learning, networking, and idea-sharing in downtown Indianapolis, November 8–10.

With inspiring keynote speakers, engaging sessions, and opportunities to connect with peers and exhibitors, this is the state’s premier library event you don’t want to miss.

Secure your spot today: https://bit.ly/4tKZC9E

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our South Bend Regional Conference. It was a great day of learning, connection, and shared enthusiasm for libraries across Indiana.

A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Edra Waterman, for an insightful and inspiring presentation, and to St. Joe County Public Library for being such a welcoming host location.

We also appreciate our exhibitors, whose support and resources help make events like this possible.

We’re grateful to be part of such a strong library community.