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The article presents the author's message for the members of the Illinois Library Association (ILA) in Illinois. The author states that the staff in ILA are some of the hardest working and smartest people. The author notes that everyone should treat each other well and avoid territoriality. The author mentions the importance of appreciating each other out loud and often.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of enjoing her retirement days while continuing to contribute to Illinois Library Association (ILA) and the library world in general.

The article discusses the author's experience in going to Champaign, Illinois for a meeting of the Illinois Library Association's Intellectual Freedom Committee. The author was lost on her way to the hotel because she did not use the Google Earth. While working through the one-way streets, she realized that she was close to the Champaign Public Library. She was able to reach her hotel through the help of reference librarian Linda Larson who pointed out the proper location on the map.

The article discusses the author's experience of bringing the display program of the Illinois Library Association (ILA) to Michigan and Indiana. The author has been very happy over the success of the activities, and has been pleased the way non-ILA audience interacted. She also extends her great admiration to all ILA staff and members for their commitment to pursue the organization's cause towards success.

Focuses on the annual conference of the Illinois Library Association in Springfield, Illinois. Location of the next conference; Topics discussed at the conference; Benefits of the conference for librarians.