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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.
ILA Library Trustee Forum Meeting
Jun 25, 2026 07:00 PM The Library Trustee Forum (LTF) maintains a continuing education program and information network for library trustees and encourages citizens’ use and support of libraries. Illinois library trustees are welcome to attend any LTF Meeting and...
Join Us June 20
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....
ILA Noon Network – Library Citizens’ Academy
June 15, 202 12:00 - 1:00 p.m ZOOM Learn how the Rock Island Public Library created its first-ever citizens' academy on Monday, June 15, at noon. During this webinar, you'll learn about the series, what worked and what didn’t, and get evaluations from attendees to...