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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 Noon Network
The ILA Noon Network is a learning resource for Illinois library professionals. The ILA Noon Network is a series of afternoon microlearning webinars on various topics designed to help Illinois library professionals meet their professional development objectives....
Join Us October 25th
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....
10 Things Every Library Friend or Trustee Should Know
Join us to learn about the role and responsibilities of an effective library board member and how to be a true advocate for your library. See the Calendar for registration information. The webinar is scheduled for October 28, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (America/Chicago).