RAILS Minute - August 19, 2026

Dan and Monica break down the latest at RAILS:

🎒 a free, virtual learning event for all school library staff

✍️ more opportunities for ISBE-approved credit

⚖️ new Illinois laws affecting libraries

🗓️ what's scheduled for our upcoming RAILS Member Update

Relevant Links:

Illinois School Library Workers Symposium (9/16)

Grant Writing with AI (8/25)

Bourbonnais Book Repair Workshop (9/21)

Joliet Book Repair Workshop (9/22)

Woodridge Book Repair Workshop (9/23)

RAILS Academy for School Libraries

RAILS Deals & Discounts

SLATE Data Dashboard

Can’t Shelve This Season Premiere

PA 104-0683 - Jury Duty

PA 104-0808 - Suicide Prevenntion

RAILS Member Update (9/9)

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