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.

Book Your Fall Board Visit Today!

In these brief, in-person or virtual sessions, our iLEAD Board Liaison will walk your board members through the resources found within this free, state-provided training. We’ll help your board members get an account, sign up for the portal, and get an overview of the...

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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...

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