Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS), Illinois Library Association (ILA), and Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) are excited to announce the release of a series of Directors University (DU) videos called DU On Demand.
Directors University is a joint project of IHLS, ILA, and RAILS. This professional development series is intended for first-time directors and directors new to Illinois from public libraries of all shapes and sizes.
To make learning more accessible, Directors University on Demand content is shared at no cost to help Illinois library directors grow. It does not replace the annual in-person Directors University experience.
This new online content is specifically designed for new public library directors, but available to any level of staff at any Illinois library. Topics include:
- Emergency Preparedness
- Illinois Library Systems
- Insurance Basics
- Navigating the Levy Process
- Strategic Planning
- Succession Planning
These videos provide foundational skills for Illinois public library directors. Many of these topics will be new to first-time directors. The format is flexible and allows for learning at your own pace.
Staff from member libraries can access these videos in the RAILS Continuing Education Archives using their Library Learning (L2) login credentials. New content will be added regularly; please check back.
For more information on DU On Demand, please contact RAILS Director of Consulting & Continuing Education Kate Niehoff, kate.niehoff@railslibraries.org.