Illinois Library Laws & Rules

We have copies of the Illinois Library Laws & Rules, 2024 Edition, available at a discounted rate. Don't miss this opportunity to save up to 50% on this crucial resource.

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AMHS Updates

IHLS is getting an Automated Material-Handling System! Here's what your library needs to know.

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Services

IHLS has a menu of tools and resources to help Illinois libraries provide outstanding services. In addition to free functional 5-day interlibrary delivery, library staff can take continuing education classes, access grant and tool databases, and more.

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Book Challenges Resource Guide

In response to the recent increase of challenges on library materials, IHLS has developed a resource guide. Here, you’ll find information focused on preparing for challenges and how to respond when a challenge is made.

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Who are we?

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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!

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Imagining Tomorrow

Delivering Possibilities

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Upcoming Events

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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!

Zoom
Oct 12, 2024
Sat - 9 am

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Focus on Cataloging DVDs — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

two-week crash course in Cataloging DVDs

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Illinois State Library

Moodle
Oct 14, 2024
Mon - 8 am

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Hold Your Head High: Communicating with Confidence in the Workplace — a Library Human Resources Webinar

Continuing Education

Learn two models of effective communication!

GoToWebinar
Oct 14, 2024
Mon - 10 am

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Free Form Free For All

System Member Networking

This event is open to all who do programming for youth services.

South Macon Public Library District
Oct 16, 2024
Wed - 2 pm

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Aspen User Experience Training

LLSAP/Consortium

Aspen User Experience Training for SHARE Members

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SHARE - Sharing Heartland's Available Resources Equally

Zoom
Oct 16, 2024
Wed - 3 pm

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Aspen User Experience Training

LLSAP/Consortium

Aspen User Experience Training for SHARE Members

Co-sponsor
SHARE - Sharing Heartland's Available Resources Equally

Zoom
Oct 17, 2024
Thu - 3 pm

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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.

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