Visit RAILS at exhibit booth #401 at the ILA conference in Springfield, October 24–26. Exhibit hours are Wednesday, October 25, noon–5 p.m., and Thursday, October 26, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. RAILS is a Leadership Partner sponsor of the conference and is sponsoring the Exhibits Lunch on Wednesday.
RAILS staff and board members are participating in the following ILA programs:
Tuesday, October 24
- Expanding Library Service Across Illinois with Resource Sharing
- Spilling the Tea on Drag Events at Libraries
- eRead 10th Anniversary Celebration (see more info below)
Wednesday, October 25
- Beyond the Stacks: Broadening Outreach Services Outside the Library Walls
- Membership Meeting (5-minute spot to talk about digital equity)
- Grow with Cataloging Training
- Surprise! You Are a Cataloger: Free Cataloging Resources and Tips to Help You Catalog Materials
Thursday, October 26
- Getting the Interview, Getting the Job: Advice from hiring managers
- Advocating for Great Illinois School Libraries
- Cultivate Belonging: How We Moved EDI Initiatives from Training to Action
eRead 10th Anniversary Party
We’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of eRead Illinois on Tuesday, October 24 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at BOS Center’s North Terrace. Join us for some drinks, food, and fun. We’d also love to hear your stories about how eRead Illinois has impacted your library. Submit your testimonial by EOD Monday, October 16. This event is sponsored by Baker & Taylor, Quipu, and The New York Times.