IHLS Executive Committee Meeting

A meeting of the IHLS Executive committee

IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

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

Subject Analysis — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

six-week crash course in subject cataloging

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

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

Where Is AI in 2026 and Where Is It Going?

Continuing Education

This interactive workshop introduces librarians to the core concepts of AI safety.

Small Public Libraries Meeting

Come to the January 2026 Small Public Libraries Meetup in Sherman, IL at the Sherman Public Library (2100 E Andrew Rd, Sherman, IL 62684) from 10 to noon on January 29 (Thursday) from 10 am to noon.  Come a bit early and take a look around.

IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

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

Illinois Employment Law Update

Continuing Education

Join Kimberly Ross, Partner at FordHarrison, for Illinois Employment Law Updates for 2025–2026.

IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

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

SHARE Catalogers Training Session

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.

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.

Barcoding Training

LLSAP/Consortium

Barcoding Training

IHLS Member Day 2026: Lighting the Way

Continuing Education

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 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.

IHLS Nominating Committee Meeting

A meeting of the IHLS Nominating committee

Cybersecurity Basics with Lazerware

Continuing Education

Lazerware staff discuss Cybersecurity Basics.

IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

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

Focus on Deriving a Record — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

two-week crash course in deriving a bibliographic record

SHARE Catalogers Training Session

LLSAP/Consortium

SHARE-library catalogers discuss problems, share ideas, and learn about changes to cataloging practices.

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.

IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

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

See a Digitization Project in Action – Mobile Memory Lab Demo

Continuing Education

Are you considering starting a historical digitization project at your library?

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.

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 Cataloging Work Day

LLSAP/Consortium

Drop-in opportunity to pick the brains of SHARE Cataloging staff.

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.

IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

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

Focus on Cataloging CDs — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

two-week crash course in cataloging CDs

Metadata Basics: Dublin Core — 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 Dublin Core.

IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

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

SHARE Catalogers Training Session

LLSAP/Consortium

SHARE-library catalogers discuss problems, share ideas, and learn about changes to cataloging practices.

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.

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 Nominating Committee Meeting

A meeting of the IHLS Nominating committee

IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

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

Directors University Advanced

Directors University Advanced will be April 27-30, 2025 in Grafton, IL. 

Keep an eye on the ILA website and e-newsletter for updates about when applications open. This page will be updated when more information is available.

Cataloging Basics — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

six-week crash course in basic cataloging

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.

IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

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

SHARE Catalogers Training Session

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.

Illinoise and some St. Louis Blues: Music, Musicians, and Miscellanea from Illinois and Neighboring Missouri — 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 local music.

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!

Barcoding Training (In-Person)

LLSAP/Consortium

Barcoding Training

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.

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.

SHARE Catalogers Training Session

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.

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.

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 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.

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

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

Directors University Core

Directors University Core will be August 10-13, 2026 in Bloomington, IL.

Keep an eye on the ILA website and e-newsletter for more information such as when applications open. This page will be updated when more information is available. 

SHARE Catalogers Training Session

LLSAP/Consortium

SHARE-library catalogers discuss problems, share ideas, and learn about changes to cataloging practices.

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

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

SHARE Catalogers Training Session

LLSAP/Consortium

SHARE-library catalogers discuss problems, share ideas, and learn about changes to cataloging practices.

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

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

SHARE Catalogers Training Session

LLSAP/Consortium

SHARE-library catalogers discuss problems, share ideas, and learn about changes to cataloging practices.

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

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

SHARE Catalogers Training Session

LLSAP/Consortium

SHARE-library catalogers discuss problems, share ideas, and learn about changes to cataloging practices.

CARLI Manager’s Retreat

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.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training CY2026 (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.