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, in order to add meetings and other events to the L2 calendar. Contact RAILS for details.

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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.)

 

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