News from RAILS & Libraries

Applications are now open for the second cohort of the RAILS BIPOC Library Workers Mentorship Program! This program, hosted by the RAILS BIPOC Library Workers Group, is a place for BIPOC Library workers to build relationships, share experiences, and develop skills to advance in their careers...

From the My Library Is ... Blog: My Library Is... Cooking It Up Read the full post on the My Library Is ... website.

Explore More Illinois, RAILS’ online cultural and recreational pass program for Illinois libraries, welcomes back for the 2024 season, the Chicago Red Stars in Bridgeview! Established in 2007, the Red Stars were a founding member of the former Women’s Professional Soccer and would later become one...

RAILS IT is planning an equipment upgrade of the current firewalls at the Burr Ridge service center on the morning of Saturday, July 27. This upgrade is essential for maintaining and improving the reliability and security of our infrastructure. The upgrade will impact several key services: the RAILS...

Dan and Monica talk about the eagerly-anticipated statewide e-resource package, exciting new opportunities for library catalogers, and resources available for school librarians to remain in compliance with Public Act 103-0100 as they head back to school. Relevant Links: Statewide e-Resource Package...

Our library is hosting weekly field trips to our library for 8 weeks in summer. Accompanied by camp counselors, the summer camp kids, ages 5-12, walk over to the library to read kids books, play board games, color or draw, and work on puzzles. The books for the littlest ones have been temporarily...

Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) recently published an FAQ for schools regarding Public Act 103-0100 on book bans. This legislation is designed to protect Illinois libraries' freedom to acquire materials and Illinoisans' freedom to read. This law mandates that every Illinois library...

Explore More Illinois, RAILS’ online cultural and recreational pass program for Illinois libraries, welcomes its newest attraction, Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra in Ottawa! This season we celebrate the diamond anniversary of the Illinois Valley Symphony Orchestra, presenting a wealth of...

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Illinois Cataloging Mentorship Program (iCAMP), a year-long initiative designed to support all levels of current and aspiring cataloging staff. Program Overview: iCAMP operates on a comprehensive year-long framework, structured to facilitate growth and...

The LACONI Unconference is back! With a new location & new format. Come ready to design your own conference! Join the Recharge and Supervisors, Administrators & Managers (SAAM) sections of LACONI to celebrate our collective expertise by discussing any library-related topics at our second annual...

From the My Library Is ... Blog: My Library Is... Growing (Lotus Library Reading & Beyond) Read the full post on the My Library Is ... website.

RAILS Music Librarianship Group Quarterly Networking Meeting Can't wait to see you all! This meeting will be announced on our ListServ. Feel free to contact Jodi Gianakopoulos, gianakopoulos@addisonlibrary.org or Colby Maddox, cmaddox@oldtownschool.org about joining our email list. This meeting will...

Scott Grotto has been appointed as the new Director of the River Grove Pubic Library District. Scott comes to River Grove PLD from Aurora Public Library District where he has served as the West Branch Library Manager since 2019. The River Grove staff and board are excited to welcome Scott to the...

ATLAS is excited to present another year of continuing education and professional development. We create exciting educational opportunities across the spectrum of public libraries. Our Middle Managers Round Table meets every other month with a focus on issues and best practices of library middle...

From the My Library Is ... Blog: My Library Is... Learning Local History Read the full post on the My Library Is ... website.