Browse and Register for Upcoming Events
Illinois Heartland Library System has several regular and special events, including weekly text-based directors' chats, monthly continuing education webinars, bi-monthly members meetings, mini-webinars and multi-week cataloging courses through the Cataloging Maintenance Center, training for SHARE consortium members, and more. Browse the page and use the filters below to find opportunities that fit your library's needs.
SHARE Catalogers Training Session
Continuing Education, LLSAP/Consortium
SHARE-library catalogers discuss problems, share ideas, and learn about changes to cataloging practices.
IHLS Directors Chat
System Member Networking
Join library directors and branch leaders across central and southern Illinois for this text-based chat.
Whose Research Is This Anyway?: Studying Cataloging Theses — 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 theses.
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.
MEPL September Meeting
System Member Networking
MEPL is for public library managers to get together and discuss issues, answer questions, share ideas, and occasionally have a guest speaker.
SHARE Your Cataloging Questions
Continuing Education, LLSAP/Consortium
SHARE catalogers will be available to answer barcoding and cataloging questions.
Illinois School Library Workers Symposium
Continuing Education
School Library Staff please join us for the second annual Illinois School Library Workers Symposium!
IHLS Directors Chat
System Member Networking
Join library directors and branch leaders across central and southern Illinois for this text-based chat.
IHLS Members Matter Special Meeting: Automated Material Handling System LIVE Q&A
Delivery
Join IHLS members and IHLS staff for a LIVE Q&A about the approved Automated Material Handling System and AV Materials
Extra Credit! School Librarian Networking
System Member Networking
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.
Canceled: SHARE Catalogers Training Session
Continuing Education, LLSAP/Consortium
SHARE-library catalogers discuss problems, share ideas, and learn about changes to cataloging practices.
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!
Focus on Cataloging DVDs — a CMC cataloging course
Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education
two-week crash course in Cataloging DVDs
Hold Your Head High: Communicating with Confidence in the Workplace — a Library Human Resources Webinar
Continuing Education
Learn two models of effective communication!
Free Form Free For All
System Member Networking
This event is open to all who do programming for youth services.
AI and the Library World, Part 2 — 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 AI and Library World.
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
Continuing Education, LLSAP/Consortium
SHARE catalogers will be available to answer barcoding and cataloging questions.
IHLS Annual Fall Membership Celebration & Meeting
System Board of Directors, System Member Networking
Join the IHLS board and staff in an annual meeting celebration of IHLS and its members.
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.
Focus on Serials Cataloging — a CMC cataloging course
Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education
two-week crash course in cataloging serials
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!
SHARE Catalogers Training Session
Continuing Education, LLSAP/Consortium
SHARE catalogers will be available to answer barcoding and cataloging questions.
SHARE Catalogers Training Session
Continuing Education, LLSAP/Consortium
SHARE-library catalogers discuss problems, share ideas, and learn about changes to cataloging practices.
Weeding With Friends: A Collection Management Workshop
Continuing Education
Join us for an interactive workshop on the weeding process in collection management!
IHLS Directors Chat
System Member Networking
Join library directors and branch leaders across central and southern Illinois for this text-based chat.
Solving the Mystery: The Case of Cataloging Kits — 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 kits.
SHARE Your Cataloging Questions
Continuing Education, LLSAP/Consortium
SHARE catalogers will be available to answer barcoding and cataloging questions.
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
Continuing Education, LLSAP/Consortium
SHARE catalogers will be available to answer barcoding and cataloging questions.
IHLS Directors Chat
System Member Networking
Join library directors and branch leaders across central and southern Illinois for this text-based chat.
Extra Credit! School Librarian Networking
System Member Networking
Monthly networking opportunity for school librarians!
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 Directors Chat
System Member Networking
Join library directors and branch leaders across central and southern Illinois for this text-based chat.
Who Are You?: Library of Congress Demographic Group Terms (LCDGT) — 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 Library of Congress Demographic Group Terms (LCDGT).
SHARE Your Cataloging Questions
Continuing Education, LLSAP/Consortium
SHARE catalogers will be available to answer barcoding and cataloging questions.
Library Service, Safety and Security Webinar Series with Library 2.0 (On-Demand)
Continuing Education
Access three Safety & Security webinars from Library 2.0 and Dr. Steve Albrecht.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training CY2024 (Ongoing / On-Demand)
Continuing Education
Sexual harassment training that meets Illinois requirements, available for all IHLS-member libraries.
Bloodborne Pathogens Training (Ongoing / On-Demand)
Continuing Education
Bloodborne Pathogens training that meets OSHA requirements, available for all IHLS-member libraries.
Focus on Cataloging Binge Boxes — a CMC cataloging course
Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education
two-week crash course in cataloging binge boxes
Mapping Our History — 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 maps.
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!
Cataloging Basics — a CMC cataloging course
Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education
six-week crash course in basic cataloging
Extra Credit! School Librarian Networking
System Member Networking
Monthly open forum for school library staff
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 Member Day 2025
Continuing Education
SAVE THE DATE for IHLS's premier continuing education event, Member Day 2025!
Fabricated Realms: Exploring Textile Realia — 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 textiles.
Illinois Youth Services Institute
Save the Date! The Illinois Youth Services Institute: Find a New Narrative (IYSI) will be February 27-28, 2025 in Bloomington-Normal!
Extra Credit! School Librarian Networking
System Member Networking
Monthly open forum for school library staff
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!
Focus on Deriving a Record — a CMC cataloging course
Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education
two-week crash course in deriving a cataloging record
Cataloging Equipment: Gadgets, Gears, and Gallimaufry — 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 equipment.
Extra Credit! School Librarian Networking
System Member Networking
Monthly open forum for school library staff
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!
Focus on Cataloging CDs — a CMC cataloging course
Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education
two-week crash course in cataloging CDs
Archiving Government Studies: Cataloging Government Documents — 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 government documents.
Extra Credit! School Librarian Networking
System Member Networking
Monthly open forum for school library staff
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!
The Power of a Name: Examining the Importance of Authority Records — 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 authority records.
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!