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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.

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SHARE Catalogers Training Session

Continuing Education, LLSAP/Consortium

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

IHLS

SHARE Catalogers Training Session

Continuing Education, LLSAP/Consortium

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

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Weeding With Friends: A Collection Management Workshop

Continuing Education

Join us for an interactive workshop on the weeding process in collection management!

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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.

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SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

Continuing Education, LLSAP/Consortium

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

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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

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

Continuing Education, LLSAP/Consortium

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

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!

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Database Deep Dive: Using the Illinois State Library Database Package in School Libraries

Continuing Education

Join IHLS and RAILS as they help school libraries navigate the new database package

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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).

IHLS

SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

Continuing Education, LLSAP/Consortium

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

IHLS

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. 

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Bloodborne Pathogens Training (Ongoing / On-Demand)

Continuing Education

Bloodborne Pathogens training that meets OSHA requirements, available for all IHLS-member libraries.

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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training CY2024 (Ongoing / On-Demand)

Continuing Education

Sexual harassment training that meets Illinois requirements, available for all IHLS-member libraries.

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Focus on Cataloging Binge Boxes — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

two-week crash course in cataloging binge boxes

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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.

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 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

Cataloging Basics — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

six-week crash course in basic cataloging

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 Member Day 2025: Oh, the Places You'll Grow

Continuing Education

Discover a day of professional growth, networking, and inspiration for all library leaders and staff at IHLS’s premier annual event. Member Day provides access to 8 hours of online continuing education and engagement, allowing you to learn from experts, connect with colleagues, and earn up to 5 ISBE professional development hours from the comfort of your own space. Open and FREE to all levels of IHLS-member library staff, thanks in part to our generous sponsors.

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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.

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

Focus on Deriving a Record — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

two-week crash course in deriving a cataloging record

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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.

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

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

Focus on Cataloging CDs — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

two-week crash course in cataloging CDs

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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.

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

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

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.

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!