Who are we?
520
Member Libraries in Central & Southern Illinois
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Illinois Heartland Library System is a state agency that helps 520+ member libraries deliver exceptional service to their communities.
As one of two multi-type systems in Illinois, we are a support partner for public, school, academic, and special libraries and the library staff and trustees that work for them.
28,268 Square Miles
IHLS services over 28,000 square miles and the libraries of 2.16 million Illinois residents!
Latest News
December 13, 2024
IHLS News
IHLS Begins New Year with New Strategic Plan
December 2, 2024
AMHS News
Update on Revised Timeline for Automated Material Handling System (AMHS) Installation
November 15, 2024
Delivery News
IHLS Delivery Help Desk Platform Change
October 15, 2024
IHLS News
Introducing the IHLS Annual Progress & Impact Report (FY2024)
October 1, 2024
IHLS News
Introducing the IHLS Marketing Microgrant
September 11, 2024
IHLS News
'Can’t Shelve This' Podcast Highlights School Libraries
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Upcoming Events
SHARE Your Cataloging Questions
Continuing Education, LLSAP/Consortium
SHARE catalogers will be available to answer barcoding and cataloging questions.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training CY2024 (Ongoing / On-Demand)
Continuing Education
Sexual harassment training that meets Illinois requirements, available for all IHLS-member libraries.
Bloodborne Pathogens Training (Ongoing / On-Demand)
Continuing Education
Bloodborne Pathogens training that meets OSHA requirements, available for all IHLS-member libraries.
Library Service, Safety and Security Webinar Series with Library 2.0 (On-Demand)
Continuing Education
Access three Safety & Security webinars from Library 2.0 and Dr. Steve Albrecht.
Focus on Cataloging Binge Boxes — a CMC cataloging course
Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education
two-week crash course in cataloging binge boxes
IHLS Directors Chat
System Member Networking
Join library directors and branch leaders across central and southern Illinois for this text-based chat.
Delivering Possibilities Today
IHLS members are part of a robust interlibrary loan system that spans the entire state—something unique to Illinois! Any Illinois resident with a library card from a system-member library can freely request and obtain materials from any other system-member library in Illinois.
And, because all library patrons deserve to receive their holds quickly, our reliable five-day delivery service is offered to all member libraries.
