Illinois Library Association

Advocating for the public interest -1. Develop and promote strong public policy related to libraries, literacy, and lifelong learning;2. Defend intellectual freedom and access to information; and3. Increase public awareness of the value of libraries to society.promoting excellence and innovation -1. Provide outstanding programs of continuing education and leadership development;2. Support the recruitment, retention, and professional development of a culturally and racially diverse workforce for librairies;3. Produce high quality publications and communications; and4. Celebrate the achievement of excellence and innovation on behalf of the membership.managing the present to prepare for the future -in order to achieve these goals, ila will use its resources wisely and maintain a flexible structure that promotes the diverse interests and broad participation of members.