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.
Directors University Core
APPLICATION IS CLOSED.
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.
In the Right Order: The Sequence of Series 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 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.
Leap Basic Circulation Training — A SHARE Circulation Class
LLSAP/Consortium
A Leap basic circulation class for SHARE members
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.
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 Your Cataloging Questions
LLSAP/Consortium
Join SHARE catalogers for barcoding and cataloging Q&A session.