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Thursday, May 28

MARC 21 Standard: An Introduction

Workshop

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

This course is at capacity; no more registrations are being accepted at this time. This virtual course focuses on learning the structure of the MARC 21 standard for bibliographic data, and how those standards tie in with RDA (Resource Description and Access). This two-part course is designed to...

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RBdigital Unlimited Collections & Education Products Demo

Program

10:00 am to 11:00 am

RAILS and RBdigital have partnered to bring RAILS public libraries discounted pricing on RBdigital Unlimited Audiobooks, Unlimited Magazines, Unlimited Comics, Transparent Language Online and their education products, Hoonuit and Universal Class. Learn how you can offer your patrons unlimited...

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Monday, Jun 1

ILA Public Policy Committee Meeting

Meeting

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Monthly meeting of the Illinois Library Association Public Policy Committee. Meeting open to ILA members. Join Zoom Meeting https://railslibraries.zoom.us/j/989663570 Dial by your location 1 929 205 6099 or 1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 989 663 570

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ILA Advocacy Committee Meeting

Meeting

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Monthly meeting of the Illinois Library Association Advocacy Committee. Meeting open to ILA members. Join Zoom Meeting https://railslibraries.zoom.us/j/354798158 Dial by your location 1 929 205 6099 or 1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 354 798 158

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Tuesday, Jun 2

RBdigital Unlimited Collections & Education Products Demo

Program

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

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Unique Curbside Communicator Product Demo

Program

3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

RAILS and Unique have partnered to bring RAILS public libraries discounted pricing on Curbside Communicator, as well as Self Service UniqueChat. Libraries are quickly adapting to a new model with social distancing in mind. Curbside hold pickup service is widely seen at the way to reinitiate...

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Wednesday, Jun 3

RAILS Board Nominating Committee Meeting

RAILS Governance

9:00 am to 10:00 am

Submit public comments in advance to emily.fister@railslibraries.info Join Zoom Meeting https://railslibraries.zoom.us/j/98788141459?pwd=Z3RDa2RSS3h0L0M4UWJOeGh... Meeting ID: 987 8814 1459 Password: 031903

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Thursday, Jun 4

MARC 21 Standard: An Introduction

Workshop

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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RBdigital Unlimited Collections & Education Products Demo

Program

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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RAILS Member Update

Meeting

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

You'll hear the results of the RAILS delivery survey, RAILS plans for delivery based on survey feedback, the latest information from the IMLS committee studying the physical handling of library materials, and much more! You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Thursday, June 4, 1 – 3 p.m. Central...

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Soon to Be Famous Committee Meeting

Meeting

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

The Soon to Be Famous Illinois Author Project marketing committee meets monthly. This is meant as a closed meeting, but if you would like to join the committee please contact nicole.zimmermann@railslibraries.info . This event is sponsored by Reaching Across Illinois Library System.

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Friday, Jun 5

Makerspace Networking Group

Meeting

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Notes or special instructions for attendees (500 characters or less) If you'd like to make a t-shirt, bring a clean, blank t-shirt with you. Event Coordinator: Rob Dumas Email: rdumas@egvpl.org Phone: 847-725-2198 If you'd like to make a t-shirt, bring a clean, blank t-shirt with you.

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Monday, Jun 8

RAILS Board Resource Sharing Committee Meeting

RAILS Governance

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Tuesday, Jun 9

RBdigital Unlimited Collections & Education Products Demo

Program

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

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Thursday, Jun 11

RBdigital Unlimited Collections & Education Products Demo

Program

10:00 am to 11:00 am

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