The Illinois School Library Workers Symposium will be held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. This event is designed for all library staff, particularly individuals who are working in school libraries with no formal library education, certified or non-certified, paraprofessionals, and those considering getting a school library endorsement.
This one-day online training event is being co-hosted by:
- Association of Illinois School Library Educators (AISLE)
- Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS)
- Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS)
All attendees will have the opportunity to attend keynote sessions on topics like intellectual freedom, state reading lists, organization of information, and leadership in school libraries.
Attendees will also have opportunity for networking and connecting with other library staff.
Audience
This symposium is designed for library paraprofessionals but open to all library staff.
Cost
This event is free. PDH credits are available.
This event will be recorded and portions will be available to watch after the live event is over. PDH credits are only available to those who attend the live event.
Contact
For more information, please contact RAILS Member Engagement Specialist Jessica Silva, 630.734.5153.