What did she say? Full funding!
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White assisted in the Save Illinois Libraries Campaign Kick Off at the 2009 ILA Conference in Peoria. NSLS Executive Director Sarah Long gave a passionate speech covering the details of the campaign.

Hot Buttery Podcasts
NSLS Member Liaison Anna Yackle has the information overload blues. Marketing Specialist Judy Hoffman has a tasty solution.

One Great Thing - Intro

One Great Thing - College of Lake County

One Great Thing - University of St. Mary of the Lake

One Great Thing - Lake Villa District Public Library

One Great Thing - Antioch Public Library

One Great Thing - Emmons School

SNAPSHOTS
We had a ton of fun at last year's North Suburban Library System Membership Awards Banquet. See what we were up to and then register today for the 2009 banquet at www.nsls.info/banquet.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?

The Impact of a North Suburban Library System Award Nomination
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at the North Suburban Library System regarding the Membership Awards? Check out this revealing video.

What was your best Halloween costume?

What was the best thing you did this summer?

Shout It Out for Your Library!
Comments from Bette Midler, Jeff Daniels, Barbara Walters, Tim Gunn, Amy Tan, and more about the importance of libraries.

No Cookies in the Library - Classic Sesame Street
Related Videos. Sesame Street: Cookie Monster In The Library ....

Library Commercial
Humorous library video created for Orange County Public Libraries.

Indian Trails Public Library District
Video showcasing some highlights at Indian Trails from throughout the year.

Mr. Bean-Library
It's Mr. Bean at the Library--lots of trouble, of course!

Kirjastolaulu (Library Song) - Acid Cinema
My Finnish is weak, so could only copy brief description in YouTube: The next Finnish European Song Contest winner? English texts. No dialogue.

Welcome to Your Library! Wauconda Area Library
Video tour of the Wauconda Area Library in Wauconda, Illinois. Part 1 of 5 parts. This segment is a general introduction to the library, including information about getting a library card, checking items out and returning materials.

Adult Services, Wauconda Area Library
Video tour of the Wauconda Area Library in Wauconda, Illinois. Part 2 of 5 parts. This segment focuses on the library's Adult Services department, including the Reference Desk, the Computer Resource Center, the Cozy Corner Cafe, and "The Zone", a great after-school hangout.

Online and Computer Resources - Wauconda Area Library
Video tour of the Wauconda Area Library in Wauconda, Illinois. Part 3 of 5 parts. This segment focuses on the library's computer and web-based resources, some of which are available only to library cardholders. The Wauconda Area Library provides easy access to state-of-the-art technology, including high-speed broadband wifi Internet access and numerous online databases available only to library cardholders

Literacy Services - Wauconda Area Library
Video tour of the Wauconda Area Library in Wauconda, Illinois. Part 4 of 5 parts. This segment focuses on the library's services to people learning to read or speak English -- particularly those learning English as a Second Language (ESL). This collection also includes thousands of books in Spanish, as well as a growing collection of books in Polish. Materials geared towards helping immigrants become United States citizens are also discussed.

Children's Services - Wauconda Area Library
Video tour of the Wauconda Area Library in Wauconda, Illinois. Part 5 of 5 parts. This segment focuses on the library's Children's Services department. When the new Children's Services area opened in August, 1997, the Art Institute of Chicago featured large photographs of the area in a special exhibit highlighting six outstanding children's areas in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Gail Borden Public Library District Presents Beauty and Benefits of Library
Watched best following the Mercedes blonde at the library commercial.

Mount Prospect Public Library Presents Live Homework Help

Rediscover Mount Prospect Public Library

Did You Know..? Prospect Heights Public Library District

Did You Know..? Skokie Public Library District
from LPS

Did You Know..? Arlington Heights Memorial Library
from Library Production Studios

Did You Know..? Des Plaines Public Library
from Library Production Studios