Networking Groups

The directory below includes networking and educational groups in which people at RAILS libraries are organizers or participants.

People who are listed as group contacts are able to edit their group information. Login required to view contacts.

Networking groups that meet regularly may be eligible for a Zoom license provided by RAILS. Groups may also request their own email list for member communications.

Three RAILS service centers are available for in-person meetings; Burr Ridge location, East Peoria location, and Coal Valley location.  People who are listed as group contacts are able to make room reservations for a networking group meeting. Room registrations are made in L2 by going to Account/ My Groups/ Add A Group Event.

Groups can also be set up as event sponsors on the Library Directory & Learning Calendar (L2) site for the purpose of adding meetings and other events to the L2 Calendar. Contact RAILS for details.

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Chicago Area School Library Network (CASLN)

CASLN exists as a networking group for school librarians. We are inclusive of all information specialists: library students, college professors, retired professionals, and technology coaches. Join us as we support each other, advocate for school librarianship in the Chicago Area, and share resources.

Website
https://casln-aisle.weebly.com/

We meet in person 4 times a year. We are a flexible group that understands job and family commitments may limit your availability. Though our meetings run from 4:30-7: 00 p.m. attendees may show up later or leave earlier, as needed.

2019-2020 Meetings

Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 4:30-7pm @ Thomas Edison Elementary School

Topics: "A Recipe for Success" - Bring One of Your Favorite Lesson Plans to Share, Leave with a Ton of Great Ideas!

PD Hours offered

Second meeting: Monday, December 2nd, 2019 4:30-7pm @ TBD

Topics: Digital Literacy

PD Hours offered

Third Meeting: Monday, February 3rd, 2020 4:30-7pm @ TBD

Topics: Social Justice

PD Hours offered

Fourth Meeting: Thursday, April 2nd, 2020 4:30-7pm @ TBD

Topics: Book Tasking and Librarian Advocacy

  • School
  • Member Networking Group
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Digital Equity

Libraries have an important role in mitigating the digital divide. We provide access to the internet and connected devices, offer digital skills training, and keep patrons informed about new technology. Participants in this group will work together to identify barriers that stand in the way of digital equity and will share solutions and opportunities for bridging the digital divide in their local communities, working toward a connected Illinois. All Illinois library workers are welcome. 

Upcoming Meetings:

RAILS Digital Equity Listserv:

Send an email to:

listserv@list.railslibraries.org

With only this line in the message body:

subscribe digitalequity FIRSTNAME LASTNAME

(Substitute your first name for FIRSTNAME, and your last name for LASTNAME.)

 

  • Academic
  • Public
  • School
  • Special
  • Other
  • Member Networking Group
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ECC/Digital Library of Illinois

The Digital Library of Illinois is an OverDrive consortium that provides eBooks and eAudiobooks to the member libraries. It is managed by the Electronic Content Consortium (ECC).



The Electronic Content Consortium is an entirely member-driven consortium which aims to achieve economies of scale by jointly negotiating and purchasing electronic content as may be deemed appropriate and authorized by the Member Libraries.

  • Public
  • Member Networking Group
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