FREQUENTLY
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.
New For 2025 Board Orientation Workshops
Newly elected or appointed library trustees can benefit from our specialized board orientation sessions. These interactive sessions bring our iLEAD Board Liaison to your new board member orientation via livestream or in-person, where we’ll provide an overview of the...
Upcoming Trustee Forum Spring Workshop April 12
Social Media Guidance for Library Trustees Attorney Julie Tappendorf, equity partner at Ancel Glink, PC, will share best practices for preventing Open Meetings Act violations and explain how the First Amendment impacts trustee social media use, even on personal...
Welcome Newly Appointed & Elected Trustees!
Click the "Portal Login" button to the left of this message to learn about your new role and complete your mandated trainings. Thank you for your dedication to your library and community.