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  • West Suburban Libraries Collaborate to Reach Metra Commuters

    WEST SUBURBS — Fourteen libraries along Metra’s BSNF Railway Line are collaborating to get digital resources to the region’s rising number of commuters. Ads now greeting riders on each BNSF Line train car highlight the ways a library card can help commuters save money and enjoy their time onboard...

  • New Education Library Workers of Illinois Email List

    Caitlin Stewart, Illinois State University, and Heather Jagman, DePaul University, are excited to announce the launch of the Education Library Workers of Illinois (EduLibs) — a new email list for library workers across Illinois to connect, collaborate, and stay informed! Whether you support a...

  • Ignite Your Creativity with SPARK!

    Are you looking for fresh program ideas and resources for kids in Spanish? Innovative solutions, and a supportive network of peers who understand the challenges of our field? Join SPARK ( Spanish Programming And Resource for Kids)! A dynamic networking group where library professionals come together...

  • Welcome to the Library - It’s Not Just for Books Anymore!

    From the My Library Is... Blog: Libraries today are about so much more than just borrowing books. In our library, you can find plenty of books, but also DVDs, audiobooks, CDs, and a variety of items through our Library of Things. The Library of Things includes items to help the vision impaired...

  • A Sign of the Times: Elevating Library Access at the Old Town School of Folk Music

    From the My Library Is... Blog: Tucked away behind a single door in the basement of the Old Town School of Folk Music (OTSFM) in Lincoln Square you’ll find the Resource Center (RC). The RC is a library and archive that has long served the OTSFM community. It’s a rich, but under-recognized, hub for...

  • Library Logo Breakdown: Lake Villa District Library

    From the My Library Is... Blog: Logos may act as the first opportunity for patrons to connect with the library. Found on bookmarks, signage, websites, and other outreach materials, a well-designed logo is a tool to aid the public perception of the library. So, what does an effective library logo...

  • My Library Needs the Truth… in Spanish!

    From the My Library Is... Blog: Incorporating Spanish language books into your school library collection isn’t just about providing enjoyable reading material; it’s about creating an environment that values diversity, promotes language development, and prepares students for a global world. Whether...

  • Fall Courses in the Joliet Junior College LTA Program

    Registration for the JJC Fall 2025 Session is now underway for new and returning students. 2025 Fall Semester starts 8/18. Join us online. Each of the following 3 credit classes run for 16 weeks. The semester ends 12/12, in plenty of time to prepare for your holidays! LTA 101- Introduction to...

  • Request for Proposals: Custom HTML Header for Library Catalog

    The Aurora Public Library District is seeking proposals from experienced developers or design professionals to create a custom HTML header for our Vega library catalog. Proposal Deadline: August 29, 2025, by 2:00 p.m. Deadline for Questions: August 20, 2025, by 2:00 p.m. Submit Proposals/Questions...

  • My Library Is... Supporting Multi-Modal Student Projects

    From the My Library Is... Blog: At Rockford University we know that student research and expression can take many forms – sometimes written, sometimes visual, and increasingly, spoken or recorded. That’s why we’re excited to announce a brand-new creative space opening in Fall 2025: The Audio Lab @...