by Admin | Oct 5, 2025 | Announcements
The ILA Noon Network is a learning resource for Illinois library professionals. The ILA Noon Network is a series of afternoon microlearning webinars on various topics designed to help Illinois library professionals meet their professional development objectives....
by Admin | Oct 1, 2025 | Announcements
Join us on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to learn how the iLEAD Trustee Learning Portal can help public library board members excel. Registering for a workshop requires a free account with Illinois’ Library Directory and Learning Calendar (L2) website....
by Admin | Sep 24, 2025 | Announcements
Join us to learn about the role and responsibilities of an effective library board member and how to be a true advocate for your library. See the Calendar for registration information. The webinar is scheduled for October 28, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM...
by Admin | Sep 22, 2025 | Announcements
👏🎉Trustee Lois W., from Thornton Public Library in Thornton, IL, is the very first Illinois Public Library Trustee to earn all 10 iLEAD Trustee Journey badges! 👏🎉 Your commitment, dedication, and passion for service truly set the bar high. Thank you, Lois, for being...
by Admin | Sep 21, 2025 | Announcements
by Admin | Sep 21, 2025 | Announcements
Trustee Day Programming (Thursday, Oct 16, 2025): Trustee Day Breakfast, A Mock Board Meeting – Learn the Basics While Having Fun!, Be the BEST Trustee You Can Be, Serving Our Public: Illinois Public Library Standards 5.0, Book Bans and Intellectual Freedom for...
by Admin | Sep 15, 2025 | Announcements
Join us on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to learn how the iLEAD Trustee Learning Portal can help public library board members excel. Registering for a workshop requires a free account with Illinois’ Library Directory and Learning Calendar (L2) website....
by Admin | Sep 15, 2025 | Announcements
Professional Registered Parliamentarian Steve Anderson will provide a practical review of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised to help you lead and participate in board meetings with confidence and fairness. He’ll cover the essentials of meeting management,...
by Admin | Sep 11, 2025 | Announcements
New L2 Accounts Could Win $100 Gift Card Throughout September, library staff and trustees who create a new Library Learning (L2) account will be automatically entered to win a $100 Visa gift card!! Hurry, it’s only this September that you can win the $100 Visa gift...
by Admin | Sep 11, 2025 | Announcements
New Design in RAILS Store: Libraries Count Getting ready for Libraries Count? Shop some swag before you go! The event’s logo is now available in the RAILS Online Store. Products include t-shirts, baseball hats, stickers, notebooks, zipped pouches, and...