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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.
Join Us March 21
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....
Visit the iLEAD Trustee Store
Show your iLEAD Trustee pride with our branded apparel, accessories, and more! Visit the store
Understanding the IPLAR – For Trustees
Monday, February 23, 2026, 7:00 p.m. This webinar will assist Trustees by defining the Illinois Public Library Annual Report (IPLAR). This webinar will assist Trustees by defining the Illinois Public Library Annual Report (IPLAR), emphasizing its importance under...