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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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IHLS Board Member Virtual Meet & Greet: IHLS Board Elections Q&A - CANCELED

Meet with current board members and learn about the benefits of serving on the IHLS Board of Directors

This is an opportunity for those considering a nomination for the FY2027 IHLS Board Member election to meet with current board members to learn about the benefits of serving on the IHLS Board of Directors and ask questions.

Spend some time for information and Q&A with board members to learn about the benefits of being part of the IHLS Board of Directors.

Sarah Hill, Lakeland College Library Director & IHLS Board President

Ryan Johnson, O'Fallon Public Library Director & IHLS Board Secretary

Kristy Walker, Bethalto Public Library Board Trustee & IHLS Board Member-at-Large 

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IHLS Personnel Committee Meeting

A meeting of the IHLS Personnel committee

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IHLS Executive Committee Meeting

A meeting of the IHLS Executive committee

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IHLS Executive Committee Meeting

A meeting of the IHLS Executive committee

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MEPL November Meeting

System Member Networking

MEPL is for public library managers to get together and discuss issues, answer questions, share ideas, and occasionally have a guest speaker.

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Friday after Thanksgiving (IHLS closed)

Illinois Heartland Library System will be closed today.

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IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

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

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SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

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

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SHARE Your Cataloging Questions

LLSAP/Consortium

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

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So, You Want to Start a Digitization Project — 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 planning a digitization project.

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IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

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

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IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

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

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IHLS Directors Chat

System Member Networking

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

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Christmas Day (IHLS closed)

Illinois Heartland Library System will be closed today.

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New Year's Eve Observed (IHLS closed)

Illinois Heartland Library System will be closed today.

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New Year's Day Observed (IHLS closed)

Illinois Heartland Library System will be closed today.

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IHLS Members Matter Special Meeting: Automated Material Handling System

Delivery

Transition smoothly as barcode duplication and requiring transit receipts ends. 

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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.

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Subject Analysis — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

six-week crash course in subject cataloging

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Subject Analysis — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

six-week crash course in subject cataloging

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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.

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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.

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Focus on Deriving a Record — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

two-week crash course in deriving a bibliographic record

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Focus on Deriving a Record — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

two-week crash course in deriving a bibliographic record

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Focus on Deriving a Record — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

two-week crash course in deriving a bibliographic record

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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.

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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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Focus on Cataloging CDs — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

two-week crash course in cataloging CDs

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Focus on Cataloging CDs — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

two-week crash course in cataloging CDs

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!