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Committee Members

2023 Committee Members

  • Melody Dworak (Co-Chair) - Iowa City Public Library
  • Constance Wade (Co-Chair) - University of Iowa
  • Jennie Garner (Past-Chair) - North Liberty Public Library
  • Kay Runge (ILAF Representative) - KK Runge Consultants
  • Cail Fletcher - Grimes Public Library
  • Trisha Hicks - State Library of Iowa
  • Andrew Hoppmann - Lied Public Library - Clarinda
  • Megan Klein-Hewett - Ames Public Library
  • Amy Muchmore - Carnegie-Stout Public Library
  • Bobbi Newman - University of Iowa
  • Michelle Patrick - Indianola Public Library
  • Amanda Ray - Iowa City Public Library
  • Nick Shimmin - North Liberty Public Library
  • Staci Stanton - Urbandale Public Library
  • Nicole Terry - Newton Public Library
  • Sarah Voels - Wartburg College

Annual Report

2024 Leadership Institute Details

This Institute is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the State Library of Iowa. Additional sponsors include the Iowa Library Association Foundation, the Iowa Library Association, ILA Association of College & Research Libraries, and ILA Library Leadership & Management Association.

When

Wednesday, July 31-August 2, 2024

Hotel & Conference Center Information

Gateway Hotel & Conference Center

At Iowa State University

2100 Green Hills Drive

Ames, IA 50014

515-292-8600

Room check-in begins at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31st and check out is 12 p.m. on Friday, August 2. Dinner on Wednesday night will be in the Meadow Room. All other sessions will take place in the Cardinal and Gold Rooms. Thursday dinner is on your own. Friday lunch is grab and go, with our conference room being available until 1 p.m.

Parking

Parking is free. Gateway Hotel recommends guests staying overnight to park in the North lot for easier access to their rooms. To be closer to the Conference Center meeting rooms, park in the Southwest lot. Guests may check baggage at the front desk. See the attached map for hotel layout details.

Program Information

Speaker Bio: Heather Woody

Program Details

What to Bring

Bring a water bottle and your best note-taking tools. The Gateway Hotel has several amenities, and you may want to pack accordingly should you wish to take advantage of them. 

Thursday Dining Options

Welcome to Ames! Area Information

 

Committee Charge

Actively identify and provide traditional and innovative opportunities for professional and leadership development for ILA members.  Communicate and partner with other ILA committees and Executive Board.