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
September 11, 2024
IHLS News
'Can’t Shelve This' Podcast Highlights School Libraries
August 2, 2024
IHLS News
Library Learning Roundup August 2024
August 1, 2024
AMHS News
AMHS Inter-governmental Agreement Emailed
July 12, 2024
AMHS News
Recording Available — IHLS Members Matter Special Meeting: AMHS LIVE Q&A July 10, 2024
June 25, 2024
AMHS News
Dashboard for Number of Unique Items Sent Through Delivery 2023 (for SHARE Libraries)
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Upcoming Events
Canceled: SHARE Catalogers Training Session
Continuing Education, LLSAP/Consortium
SHARE-library catalogers discuss problems, share ideas, and learn about changes to cataloging practices.
Canceled: IHLS Directors Chat
System Member Networking
Join library directors and branch leaders across central and southern Illinois for this text-based chat.
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!
Hold Your Head High: Communicating with Confidence in the Workplace — a Library Human Resources Webinar
Continuing Education
Learn two models of effective communication!
Focus on Cataloging DVDs — a CMC cataloging course
Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education
two-week crash course in Cataloging DVDs
Free Form Free For All
System Member Networking
This event is open to all who do programming for youth services.
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.
