RAILS has named 17 local regions within the system, to improve communication among members and to provide accessible locations for RAILS and networking group events. Each of these areas includes a library or RAILS service center with videoconference equipment and meeting space. (The name of the region does not necessarily indicate the location of videoconference equipment.)
Each region has:
- A RAILS Community email list for discussing local issues and coordinating events
- Continuing education events tagged by region
- Member networking group directory listings tagged by region
The named regions are:
- Aurora Area
- Burr Ridge Area
- Chicago Area
- Freeport Area
- Galena Area
- Galesburg Area
- Joliet Area
- Kankakee Area
- LaSalle Area
- Macomb Area
- Moline Area
- Northbrook Area
- Peoria Area
- Quincy Area
- Rockford Area
- Sterling Area
- Sycamore Area
The regions are named for the city or town in the approximate center of the region, and each region is designed to cover a fairly wide area. You are not restricted to a single or specific region and can choose your level of participation in regional activities.
If you have any questions, please contact Mary Witt at mary.witt@railslibraries.info.