Who are we?
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Member Libraries in Central & Southern Illinois
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.
IHLS services over 28,000 square miles and the libraries of 2.16 million Illinois residents!
Latest News
October 30, 2023
IHLS News
Library Learning Roundup November 2023
October 18, 2023
CMC News
Assembling the Pieces – Kits at Marshall Public Library
October 17, 2023
IHLS News
Keep Illinois PA 103-0100 on Your Radar!
October 2, 2023
IHLS News
Library Learning Roundup October 2023
September 20, 2023
SHARE Polaris Downtime Scheduled for Oct. 9, 2023
September 18, 2023
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Illinois Public Library Internet Survey Info Page
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Next CE Events
Upcoming Events
Focus on Cataloging Binge Boxes— a CMC cataloging course
Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education
A two-week crash course on cataloging binge boxes.
Extra Credit! School Librarian Virtual Networking
System Member Networking
New monthly networking opportunity for school librarians!
IHLS Directors Chat
System Member Networking
Join library directors and branch leaders across central and southern Illinois for this text-based chat.
SHARE Your Cataloging Questions
Continuing Education, LLSAP/Consortium
SHARE catalogers will be available to answer barcoding and cataloging questions.
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.
IHLS & Regional Library Jobs
Recently added jobs
Looking for a library job? Current IHLS job openings are listed here. For these and positions from other area library organizations, view our Job Board.
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Full-Time Courier, Edwardsville Hub
Full-timeIllinois Heartland Library System