ILA Virtual Annual Conference Survey

In light of Governor Pritzker's "Restore Illinois" plan establishing phases and regions for re-opening the state, as well as the recent extension of a "stay at home" order through May 30 and the possibility of another surge of COVID-19 infections in the autumn, the ILA Annual Conference will not be held in Springfield as planned. The well-being of library workers around the state is our number one priority.

The 2020 ILA Annual Conference Program Committee would appreciate your feedback on this year’s conference.

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* 1. We are considering a virtual conference, which would be held in October. While details will be determined, the committee is committed to a high-quality event with programming for multi-type libraries and types of library services. What is your preference for the 2020 ILA Annual Conference?

Hold a virtual conference

Cancel the conference and plan for 2021

Other (please specify)

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* 2. The registration rates for a virtual conference will be based on conference expenses. The expectation is that there will be a combination of live and pre-recorded webinars, which will be available for viewing after the conference dates.

Acknowledging there are still costs to producing a virtual conference, what do you believe is a reasonable registration rate for a multi-day virtual conference with content that is viewable after the conference dates?

$50-$100

$100-$150

$150-$200

I am unable to participate in any professional development this year

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* 3. Many events are held at the conference in addition to programming. Please let us know on a scale of 1 to 5 how important these events are important to you, 1 being unimportant and 5 being very important.

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Exhibit Hall	Exhibit Hall 1	Exhibit Hall 2	Exhibit Hall 3	Exhibit Hall 4	Exhibit Hall 5
Keynote and President’s Program Speakers	Keynote and President’s Program Speakers 1	Keynote and President’s Program Speakers 2	Keynote and President’s Program Speakers 3	Keynote and President’s Program Speakers 4	Keynote and President’s Program Speakers 5
Social Events - Stories & Spirits, Evening Events	Social Events - Stories & Spirits, Evening Events 1	Social Events - Stories & Spirits, Evening Events 2	Social Events - Stories & Spirits, Evening Events 3	Social Events - Stories & Spirits, Evening Events 4	Social Events - Stories & Spirits, Evening Events 5
Meal Events - Public Library Forum Luncheon, IACRL Luncheon, Trustee Luncheon	Meal Events - Public Library Forum Luncheon, IACRL Luncheon, Trustee Luncheon 1	Meal Events - Public Library Forum Luncheon, IACRL Luncheon, Trustee Luncheon 2	Meal Events - Public Library Forum Luncheon, IACRL Luncheon, Trustee Luncheon 3	Meal Events - Public Library Forum Luncheon, IACRL Luncheon, Trustee Luncheon 4	Meal Events - Public Library Forum Luncheon, IACRL Luncheon, Trustee Luncheon 5
Unconferences	Unconferences 1	Unconferences 2	Unconferences 3	Unconferences 4	Unconferences 5

ILA Virtual Annual Conference Survey

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* 1. We are considering a virtual conference, which would be held in October. While details will be determined, the committee is committed to a high-quality event with programming for multi-type libraries and types of library services. What is your preference for the 2020 ILA Annual Conference?

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* 3. Many events are held at the conference in addition to programming. Please let us know on a scale of 1 to 5 how important these events are important to you, 1 being unimportant and 5 being very important.

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* 4. Do you have any comments or suggestions regarding a virtual conference?