RAILS Minute - September 10, 2020
In this episode: new L2 rollout, developments in the RAILS EDI initiative, and a partnership to celebrate women's suffrage.
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What's New at RAILS
Celebrate the Centennial Anniversary of Women’s Right to Vote!
On this 100th Anniversary of the official certification of the ratification of the 19th amendment - August 26 - please celebrate, investigate, and engage with this historic anniversary. Join Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, four Illinois libraries and the RAILS library system in a virtual suite of exhibits and programs.
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RAILS Top 10 Books You Always Wanted to Read (But Never Got Around To)
As the summer progresses and libraries expand services, RAILS wanted to share a top 10 list that we compiled from our staff. Thank you to everyone who contributed a title: over 30 titles were suggested! Our theme was Books You Always Wanted to Read, (But Never Got Around To). We narrowed them down to the top ten. In alphabetical order:
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RAILS Minute - July 7, 2020
In this week's episode: RAILS re-opening survey results and six libraries are awarded grants to join shared catalogs.
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Six Libraries to Join Shared Catalogs: Patrons Benefit
The Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) awarded catalog membership grants to six libraries in northern and central Illinois to join shared catalogs, including: $32,985.95 for Glenside Public Library District to join SWAN; $37,865.00 for Grayslake Area Public Library District to join CCS; $8,846.00 for Lostant Community Library to join PrairieCat; $45,965.00 for Palatine Public Library District to join CCS; $32,755.93 for Roselle Public Library District to join SWAN; and $23,668.28 for Warrenville Public Librar
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RAILS Welcomes The Institute for Clinical Social Work as New Member
Please join RAILS in welcoming our newest member, The Institute for Clinical Social Work (ICSW), located in Chicago, IL. ICSW offers graduate work in the fields of clinical social work and counseling. The library is returning as a member of the system after withdrawing in 2013. Until recently, the institute was co-located with Robert Morris University, which recently merged with Roosevelt University.
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Two Weeks Left to Apply for a RAILS My Library Is Grant
Libraries have two weeks left to apply for a My Library Is… Grant!
This program provides an opportunity for libraries to focus on projects that help tell the library story and that increase visibility and support. Libraries - working alone or with partner organizations - can apply for up to $5,000. Any type of RAILS library – academic, public, school, or special – is eligible to apply for these funds.
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