Broadband and ICN statewide webinar

Continuing Education

An important conversation about broadband access through the state's network using the Illinois Century Network (ICN).

IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

Join library directors and branch leaders across central and southern Illinois for this text-based chat.

HR Unfiltered: Ask Us Anything — a Library Human Resources Panel with IHLS and RAILS

Continuing Education

Get direct answers from the IHLS and RAILS HR team in this interactive Q&A session!

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!

IHLS Facilities Committee Meeting

IHLS Finance Committee Meeting

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.

IHLS Executive Committee Meeting

IHLS Executive Committee Meeting

Juneteenth (IHLS closed)

Illinois Heartland Library System will be closed today.

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

Join SHARE catalogers for barcoding and cataloging Q&A session.

IHLS Board of Directors Meeting

Mental Health First Aid Virtual Training

Continuing Education

IHLS is making Mental Health First Aid available to member library staff!

Independence Day (IHLS closed)

Illinois Heartland Library System will be closed today.

Cataloging Basics — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

six-week crash course in basic cataloging

IHLS Members Matter Special Meeting: Automated Material Handling System LIVE Q&A

Delivery

You’re Invited! AMHS Live Q&A

Bridging Generation Gaps— a Library Human Resources Webinar

Continuing Education

Learn about how different generations working together can make your organization stronger. 

IHLS Members Matter & Third Thursday CE

Continuing Education, System Member Networking

Join IHLS members and staff for a continuing education program and membership forum in these monthly events.

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

Join SHARE catalogers for barcoding and cataloging Q&A session.

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.

Directors University

APPLICATIONS OPEN! The deadline to apply is May 15. Applicants will be notified by May 24 of their selection.

The ninth annual Directors University will be held August 4-6, 2025, at the Hilton DoubleTree in Bloomington-Normal, Illinois. This professional development is intended for first-time directors and directors new to Illinois from public libraries of all shapes and sizes.

What is Directors University?

Directors University (DU) is a continuing education program that provides new directors of public libraries--regardless of whether they hold a Master's in Library Science--with foundational training in public library directorship. It includes a comprehensive multi-day in-person institute and five robust virtual sessions. 

The mission of the program is to provide public library directors with a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities and to provide them with the skills they need to better serve their constituents. Training topics include an overview of the types of public libraries; library systems; library policies; human resources; legal; building maintenance; basic budgeting and finance; board relationships; state grant programs; customer service; and resource sharing. 

Directors University is a joint project of the Illinois Heartland Library System, Illinois Library Association, and Reaching Across Illinois Library System.

View the ILA event page for more details and the application link. Questions? Contact Kristin Pekoll, kpekoll@ila.org.

Barcoding

LLSAP/Consortium

Barcoding Training

Beyond Burnout: Uncovering the Root Causes and Reigniting Inspiration

Continuing Education

Go beyond mindfulness and self-care to examine the root causes of burnout at this workshop directed at youth services staff. 

SHARE Catalogers Training Session

LLSAP/Consortium

SHARE catalogers will be available to answer barcoding and cataloging questions.

Let’s Rock Down to Electronic Avenue — an Online with the CMC webinar

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

Online with the CMC is a free monthly cataloging webinar; this month, we're discussing cataloging electronic resources.

Let’s Rock Down to Electronic Avenue — an Online with the CMC webinar

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

Online with the CMC is a free monthly cataloging webinar; this month, we're discussing cataloging electronic resources.

IHLS Members Matter & Third Thursday CE

Continuing Education, System Member Networking

Join IHLS members and staff for a continuing education program and membership forum in these monthly events.

Barcoding

LLSAP/Consortium

Barcoding Training

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

Join SHARE catalogers for barcoding and cataloging Q&A session.

Focus on Cataloging DVDs — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

two-week crash course in Cataloging DVDs

SHARE Catalogers Training Session

LLSAP/Consortium

SHARE catalogers will be available to answer barcoding and cataloging questions.

Illinois School Library Workers Symposium

School Library Staff please join us for the third annual Illinois School Library Workers Symposium!

This full day of virtual library training is provided by your Illinois library agencies: the Association of Illinois School Library Educators (AISLE), Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS), Illinois Library Association (ILA), and Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS), and is provided at no cost to you or your district. Up to 3.5 hours of PDH are available, and you will also have plenty of time to network with other school library staff and talk about topics that may be on your mind.

While planning is ongoing, you can expect sessions about intellectual freedom, Illinois standards, weeding and collection management, classroom and behavior management, career paths in school librarianship, and more! You can also visit our sponsors virtually and learn more about library education programs at various colleges and universities in Illinois.

For more information contact Jessica Silva, RAILS Member Engagement Specialist, jessica.silva@railslibraries.org 

IHLS Members Matter & Third Thursday CE

Continuing Education, System Member Networking

Join IHLS members and staff for a continuing education program and membership forum in these monthly events.

Focus on Serials Cataloging — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

two-week crash course in cataloging serials

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

Join SHARE catalogers for barcoding and cataloging Q&A session.

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

Join SHARE catalogers for barcoding and cataloging Q&A session.

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

Join SHARE catalogers for barcoding and cataloging Q&A session.

AI and the Library World, Part 3 — an Online with the CMC webinar

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

Online with the CMC is a free monthly cataloging webinar; this month, we're discussing the ethics and legalities of AI.

SHARE Catalogers Training Session

LLSAP/Consortium

SHARE catalogers will be available to answer barcoding and cataloging questions.

Cataloging Basics — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

six-week crash course in basic cataloging

IHLS Members Matter & Third Thursday CE

Continuing Education, System Member Networking

Join IHLS members and staff for a continuing education program and membership forum in these monthly events.

Friday after Thanksgiving (IHLS closed)

Illinois Heartland Library System will be closed today.

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

Join SHARE catalogers for barcoding and cataloging Q&A session.

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

Join SHARE catalogers for barcoding and cataloging Q&A session.

So, You Want to Start a Digitization Project — an Online with the CMC webinar

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

Online with the CMC is a free monthly cataloging webinar; this month, we're discussing planning a digitization project.

So, You Want to Start a Digitization Project — an Online with the CMC webinar

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

Online with the CMC is a free monthly cataloging webinar; this month, we're discussing planning a digitization project.

Christmas Eve Observed (IHLS closed)

Illinois Heartland Library System will be closed today.

Shall We Play a Game?: Cataloging Games — an Online with the CMC webinar

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

Online with the CMC is a free monthly cataloging webinar; this month, we're discussing cataloging games.

Subject Analysis — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

six-week crash course in subject cataloging

Shall We Play a Game?: Cataloging Games — an Online with the CMC webinar

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

Online with the CMC is a free monthly cataloging webinar; this month, we're discussing cataloging games.

Shall We Play a Game?: Cataloging Games — an Online with the CMC webinar

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

Online with the CMC is a free monthly cataloging webinar; this month, we're discussing cataloging games.

Subject Analysis — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

six-week crash course in subject cataloging

Do You Hear What I Hear?: Cataloging Audio-enabled Books — an Online with the CMC webinar

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

Online with the CMC is a free monthly cataloging webinar; this month, we're discussing cataloging audio-enabled books.

Focus on Deriving a Record — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

two-week crash course in deriving a bibliographic record

Break it Down Again: The Pieces of Subject Headings — an Online with the CMC webinar

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

Online with the CMC is a free monthly cataloging webinar; this month, we're discussing the different pieces of subject headings.

Focus on Cataloging CDs — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

two-week crash course in cataloging CDs