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 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
August 2, 2024
IHLS News
Library Learning Roundup August 2024
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Upcoming Events
Board Member Virtual Meet & Greet: IHLS Board Elections Q&A
System Board of Directors, System Member Networking
Meet with current board members and learn about the benefits of serving on the IHLS Board of Directors
IHLS Directors Chat
System Member Networking
Join library directors and branch leaders across central and southern Illinois for this text-based chat.
Canceled: Extra Credit! School Librarian Networking
System Member Networking
Monthly networking opportunity for school librarians!
Mental Health First Aid
Continuing Education
IHLS is offering Mental Health First Aid to member library staff!
iLEAD Trustee Learning Portal Statewide Workshop
Continuing Education, iLEAD Trustee Training
Learn how the iLEAD Trustee Learning Portal can help public library board members shine in their roles!
Database Deep Dive: Using the Illinois State Library Database Package in School Libraries
Continuing Education
Join IHLS and RAILS as they help school libraries navigate the new database package
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.
