RAILS Membership Application

Any academic, public, school or special library within the RAILS service area is eligible to apply for membership. Acceptance is subject to the approval of the RAILS Board of Directors and the State Librarian.

To apply for membership in RAILS, follow these steps:

• Read the RAILS Membership Requirements (attached below)
• Complete the RAILS Membership Application (attached below)
• Have library’s governing authority complete and sign the appropriate section of the RAILS Library Agreement (attached below)
• Return membership application and library agreement to:
  Susan Weinmann
  Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS)
  125 Tower Drive
  Burr Ridge, IL 60527
  Fax: 630-734-5050
  susan [dot] weinmannrailslibraries [dot] info
  

The completed application will be presented to the RAILS Board of Directors. If approved, the application will be sent to the Illinois State Library for approval.

Attachment: 

RAILS Membership Requirements - Please read before filling out application

RAILS Membership Requirements EZ Reference Chart - Please read before filling out application

ILLINET Interlibrary Loan Code: Compliance is required for full membership. Please read before applying for full membership

RAILS Membership Application

RAILS Library Membership Agreement - Please sign and submit

Policy for the Provision for Appeal of RAILS Board Decision on Membership