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ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I schedule a demonstration of the learning portal at an upcoming board meeting?
Please email us at ilead@illinoisheartland.org
I am a trustee and would like to join the iLEAD focus group.
Thank you for being so interested. The focus group opportunity has now ended. Please watch for the portal’s launch to all Illinois Public Library Trustees in January 2024.
Who created the iLEAD Learning Portal?
To ensure the learning portal resonates with trustees, we’ve formed two advisory committees consisting of trustees, directors, and staff members from the Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS), Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS), and ILA. So, you can rest assured that library folks from all over the state provide oversight and quality assurance.
Trustee Training: Library Advocacy
Friday, Jul 10, 2026 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am Amelia N. Aldred, Deputy Director of State and Local Advocacy at the American Library Association, and Deborah Doyle, President of United for Libraries and an experienced library trustee, will guide participants through the...
Welcome to Fiscal Year 2027
Summer is a busy season for library boards. From onboarding new trustees and completing required trainings to reviewing bylaws, evaluating finances, and working closely with library leadership and staff, there’s a lot to prepare for in the year ahead. To help you stay...