This note presents an overview of the development of literature in the field of ionic liquids (ILs) and related activities in this fast-growing field. In particular, we call the attention of those not working in the field of ILs to the text “Ionic Liquids in Chemical Analysis”, CRC Press, 2009, Mihkel Koel, Editor, which contains important material of general interest. A brief survey of reviews published after the publication of this book is given.