S.J.Res.0013

LIBRARY ACCESS TASK FORCE

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Illinois SJR0013 establishes a task force to study the role and impact of faculty librarians on student success and library services at public.

Illinois SJR0013 creates a task force to examine the current state of libraries and professional librarianship at Illinois public universities. The task force will study the role of librarians in student retention, persistence, and graduation, especially for at-risk students. It will also explore the impact of libraries on student fees, the formats and funding of library materials, and the role of librarians in research, collection management, and community engagement. The task force will submit its final report to the General Assembly by June 30, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

56 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 30, 2025

5:30 PM

Education Committee Hearing

May 7, 2025

4:00 PM

Higher Education Committee Hearing

History

May 31, 2025

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

May 31, 2025

Senate

House Floor Amendment No. 2 Senate Concurs 056-000-000

May 31, 2025

Senate

Senate Concurs