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.
🎉 Congratulations to Trustee Becci P.! 🎉
👏🎉Trustee Becci P., from Homer Public Library, has earned all FY 26 iLEAD Trustee Journey badges! 👏🎉 Your commitment, dedication, and passion for service truly set the bar high. Thank you, Becci, for being the Best Trustee You Can Be! 💯✨
Another Trustee Being the Best Trustee They Can Be!
🎉 Congratulations, Trustee Katie Williams! 🎉 We are proud to celebrate Trustee Katie Williams of the C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District, who has successfully completed the iLEAD Trustee Learning Journeys and earned all available FY 2026 badges. Thank you,...
ILA Noon Network: Be the BEST Trustee You Can Be
This webinar is designed for both new and experienced library trustees in the state of Illinois. We'll cover a range of essential topics, including ethics statements, open and closed meetings, the Freedom of Information Act, anti-sexual harassment training, best...