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
May 23, 2023
CMC News
CMC Catalogs: Mississippi Valley Library District Binge Boxes
May 3, 2023
Delivery News
Last Day of IHLS Delivery for the 2022-23 School Year
April 26, 2023
IHLS News
Your Feedback Requested: Proposed FY2024 Budget & Operational Plan
April 24, 2023
IHLS News Stories
IHLS Staff and Member Discuss Library Educators on PBS WSIU's In Focus
April 11, 2023
CMC News
CMC Catalogs: Forget Me Not Collection
March 16, 2023
IHLS News
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Upcoming Events
Medium Pubs Meeting
System Member Networking
Staff of medium-sized public libraries gather to network and discuss what is going on in mid-size libraries.
SHARE Demo: McNaughton Book Leasing for SHARE
LLSAP/Consortium
Learn more about this exclusive book leasing opportunity at this demo with Brodart’s Patrick Deering.
IHLS Directors Chat
System Member Networking
Join library directors and branch leaders across central and southern Illinois for this text-based chat.
IHLS Directors Chat
System Member Networking
Join library directors and branch leaders across central and southern Illinois for this text-based chat.
Mastering the Business of Work Etiquette — a Library HR Webinar by Uprise Health
Continuing Education
During this lively session, we will identify common pitfalls and show you how to avoid them.
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.
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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Delivery & Facilities Director
Full-timeIllinois Heartland Library System
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Cataloger
Full-timeIllinois Heartland Library System (Champaign Hub)
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Full-Time Courier
Full-timeIllinois Heartland Library System