RAILS Board Nominating Committee Meeting
RAILS Governance
9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Meeting of the RAILS Board Nominating Committee
Upcoming Events
These events are listed on the Library Learning (L2) calendar. See L2 for shared-catalog consortia training and meetings.
Monday, Mar 25
Tuesday, Mar 26
Small Libraries United
Meeting
9:30 am to 11:30 am
Bimonthly networking meeting for directors of small, rural libraries. Event Coordinator: Ellen Finfrock Email: ellenf@pololibrary.org Phone: 815-946-2713 Please register for this program so the host library may plan room set-up and refreshments.
Thursday, Mar 28
SAIL Bi-monthly Meeting
Meeting
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
The SAIL group is open to all library administrators. Members are welcome to bring questions for group feedback. Event Coordinator: Richard Ashley Email: rashley@fossilridge.org Phone: 815.458.2187 Attendees are also invited to lunch, at own cost, at an area restaurant.
Friday, Mar 29
Intellectual Freedom and Professional Ethics in Libraries
Program
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Have you faced ethical challenges in your library? Do you struggle to balance intellectual freedom, social justice, and the politics of your community? Please join us for a full day of professional development designed to educate, empower, and encourage library professionals as we handle this...
Monday, Apr 1
ILA PPC and Advocacy Meeting
Meeting
10:00 am to 3:00 pm
ILA PPC: 10am-12 noon ILA Advocacy: 1-3pm
Preschool Outreach Programmers Spring Meeting
Meeting
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm
This is a networking group for librarians and library staff who do preschool outreach programming. We'll discuss tips and tricks, favorite materials, and troubleshooting of issues unique to preschool outreach services. Event Coordinator: Emily Conradt Email: EConradt@stcharleslibrary.org Phone: 630...
Thursday, Apr 4
Soon to Be Famous IL Author Mtg
Program
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Friday, Apr 5
RAILS Online Round Table: Programming and Collections for Those With Dementia/Alzheimer's
Meeting
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Join us for a discussion of how libraries can serve those with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. This discussion will be led by the Serving Patrons with Dementia Group. This event will also include a short presentation by Tina Williams, Outreach Services Manager, White Oak Library District and...
Booktalks and Beyond: Best New Diverse Children's Books for Storytimes, Programs, and Booklists
Program
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Hear lively booktalks on the best new diverse books for children and tweens. Extensive booklists will be provided. We'll end with an interactive Guerilla Storytime brainstorm on how to put diversity into action in all of your storytimes, programs, displays and beyond. Topics will include:
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Saturday, Apr 6
Career Roadmap: Strategies to Chart a Path & Build Connections
Program
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Learning non-linear ways to road-map your career, this event will provide you the opportunity for meaningful professional connections. Participants will learn strategies to supplement their career, and will be inspired by our speaker's stories related to their library careers. Participants will be...
Monday, Apr 8
HR New Hire Orientation
Program
9:15 am to 11:30 am
Wednesday, Apr 10
Technical Services Roundtable
Meeting
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Please come join an informal roundtable discussion with Technical Services staff of SWAN libraries on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the Tinley Park Public Library. Discussion topics will include: Symphony Workflows • Tips & tricks • Cataloging • Serials • Acquisitions •...
Stop Talking and Start Testing: How to Improve Your Website with Usability Testing
Program
10:00 am to 11:30 am
Whether you're planning a new website or want to improve your current one, usability testing is a powerful tool for understanding how your patrons interact with your website. This webinar will walk you through the process of identifying testing needs, planning a test, running one, and summarizing...
Thursday, Apr 11
RAILS Member Update
Program
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
All staff members at all RAILS libraries are invited to join us for the April 11 RAILS Member Update. You can attend at an available RAILS videoconference location or via one-way streaming video (RAILS Live). Agenda items include: • A discussion of the increase in the minimum wage in Illinois and...
Friday, Apr 12
TWILL Meeting: STEAM Fair
Meeting
9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Bring your great new tech to share at our yearly STEAM Fair! Please reply below with the type of STEAM item you can bring to share and the number available. We hope to see you there! Member Library Group: Tween Illinois Librarians Event Coordinator: Sara Brunkhorst Email: sbrunkhorst@...