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.
IHLS Directors Chat
System Member Networking
Join library directors and branch leaders across central and southern Illinois for this text-based chat.
IMLS Advocacy Update: What We Know and What You Can Do
Continuing Education
Join us for an update on what we know about IMLS funding and learn how you can be an advocate for libraries.
SHARE Your Cataloging Questions
LLSAP/Consortium
Join SHARE catalogers for barcoding and cataloging Q&A session.
IHLS Directors Chat
System Member Networking
Join library directors and branch leaders across central and southern Illinois for this text-based chat.
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.
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 are no longer being accepted.
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. Questions? Contact Kristin Pekoll, kpekoll@ila.org.
SWATS Meeting (Southwest Advocates for Teen Services)
System Member Networking
Southwest Advocates for Teen Services is a group where library staff can meet to share program ideas and issues with other teen-focused staff.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
SHARE Your Cataloging Questions
LLSAP/Consortium
Join SHARE catalogers for barcoding and cataloging Q&A session.
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.
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.
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
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