Shared Catalogs

RAILS-Supported Shared Catalogs

Local Library System Automation Program (LLSAP) is a term used statewide to refer to shared catalog consortia and is rooted in historical relationships between the regional library systems and consortia. It is defined in 23 Ill. Adm. Code 3030 as "an integrated library system open to membership by full library system members of all types developed by or receiving financial or in kind support from a library system."

We currently provide all six LLSAPs in the RAILS service area with a mix of financial support and services. These consortia are funded by participating members, and by RAILS in the form of LLSAP Support Grants using funds from the annual System Area and Per Capita grant from the Illinois State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State. We support LLSAP membership growth by offering libraries the opportunity to apply for a RAILS Catalog Membership Grant when available.

For access to general information, technical and training documents, forms, and other support for the CCS, Pinnacle, PrairieCat, RRLC, RSA, and SWAN consortia, click a consortium's name below to view website and contact information.