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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

LEAP Basic Circulation Training — A SHARE Circulation Class

LLSAP/Consortium

A LEAP basic circulation class for SHARE members 

IHLS

IHLS Executive Committee Meeting

A meeting of the IHLS Executive committee

IHLS

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

IHLS Personnel Committee Meeting

A meeting of the IHLS Personnel committee

IHLS

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

IHLS Nominating Committee Meeting

A meeting of the IHLS Nominating committee

IHLS

Focus on Cataloging 3D Objects — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

two-week crash course in cataloging 3D objects

IHLS

LEAP Basic Circulation Training — A SHARE Circulation Class

LLSAP/Consortium

A LEAP basic circulation class for SHARE members 

IHLS

IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

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

IHLS

IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

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

IHLS

Cataloging Basics — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

six-week crash course in basic cataloging

IHLS

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

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

IHLS

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.

IHLS

LEAP Basic Circulation Training — A SHARE Circulation Class

LLSAP/Consortium

A LEAP basic circulation class for SHARE members 

IHLS

IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

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

IHLS

IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

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

IHLS

SHARE Catalogers Training Session

LLSAP/Consortium

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

IHLS

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.

IHLS

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

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

Barcoding Training (In-Person)

LLSAP/Consortium

Barcoding Training

IHLS

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

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

Memorial Day (IHLS closed)

Illinois Heartland Library System will be closed today.

IHLS

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

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

IHLS

Meet Your New Membership Team!

Spring into Connection: Meet Your New Membership Team!

IHLS

Meet Your New Membership Team!

Spring into Connection: Meet Your New Membership Team!

IHLS

Meet Your New Membership Team!

Spring into Connection: Meet Your New Membership Team!

IHLS

IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

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

IHLS

IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

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

IHLS

IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

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

IHLS

Juneteenth (IHLS closed)

Illinois Heartland Library System will be closed today.

IHLS

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

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

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

IHLS

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.

IHLS

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

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

IHLS

Directors University Core

APPLICATION IS OPEN

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

For full details and the application link, visit the Directors University Core webpage. Applications are due by May 8, 2026 and attendees will be notified of acceptance by May 23, 2026. 

Email Kristin Pekoll, kpekoll@ila.org, with any questions.

IHLS

SHARE Catalogers Training Session

LLSAP/Consortium

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

IHLS

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

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

IHLS

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

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

IHLS

SHARE Catalogers Training Session

LLSAP/Consortium

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

IHLS

Illinois School Library Workers Symposium

School Library Staff please join us for the fourth 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.

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

RAILS Accessibility Statement
We strive to make events accessible to all. If you have a specific accessibility request or need accommodations, please contact us at access@railslibraries.org at least two weeks before the event.

IHLS

Illinois School Library Workers Symposium

School Library Staff please join us for the fourth 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.

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

RAILS Accessibility Statement
We strive to make events accessible to all. If you have a specific accessibility request or need accommodations, please contact us at access@railslibraries.org at least two weeks before the event.

IHLS

SHARE Catalogers Training Session

LLSAP/Consortium

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

IHLS

SHARE Catalogers Training Session

LLSAP/Consortium

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

IHLS

SHARE Catalogers Training Session

LLSAP/Consortium

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

IHLS

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

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