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 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!
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.
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!
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
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.
Bloodborne Pathogens Training (Ongoing / On-Demand)
Continuing Education
Bloodborne Pathogens training that meets OSHA requirements, available for all IHLS-member libraries.
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training CY2024 (Ongoing / On-Demand)
Continuing Education
Sexual harassment training that meets Illinois 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!
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.
Cataloging Basics — a CMC cataloging course
Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education
six-week crash course in basic cataloging
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: 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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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!