Upcoming Events

Tuesday, Dec 10

PR + Media Relations 101 - PR as Part of Library Marketing

Program

1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

In this webinar you'll learn about the basics of PR (including building good media relations), its place in the marketing cycle, what PR can (and maybe can't) do for libraries, best practices for the way media works today, basic elements for your PR toolkit, and how setting clear expectations for...

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Thursday, Dec 12

RAILS Board Policy Committee Meeting

RAILS Governance

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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Friday, Dec 13

Youth Services Managers 1-Day Sumposium

Meeting

9:00 am to 4:00 pm

We invite any interested Youth Services Managers to attend this 1-day symposium. What started out as a joint networking meeting for our MCATS (Managers of Children's and Teen Services) and NYM (Northeast Youth Managers) RAILS groups has evolved into a fun 1-day continuing education event featuring...

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Prairie State Story League

Meeting

9:30 am to 12:00 pm

Share storytime ideas with other youth librarians at our monthly meeting. A different theme will be presented each month. This month's theme: Holiday Party. Event Coordinator: Jaime Pirus Email: jpirus@alsiplibrary.info Phone: 708-371-5666 The December meeting includes the annual holiday luncheon,...

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TWILL Meeting

Meeting

9:30 am to 12:00 pm

Networking, program sharing, and discussion for library staff working with tweens. All are welcome! We meet four times a year in the suburbs of Chicago to discuss library services to kids in approximately grades 3 to 8. Each meeting has a topic (including a discussion and sometimes a presentation...

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Monday, Dec 16

HR New Hire Orientation

Program

9:30 am to 11:00 am

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Prevailing Wage and Responsible Bidder Ordinance Seminar

Workshop

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Representatives from the Indiana-Illinois-Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting will be speaking on Illinois Prevailing Wage compliance and the benefits of a Responsible Bidder Ordinance. Whether you are planning a new building, a renovation, or just need to hire workers for a routine project, this...

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Tuesday, Dec 17

Diversity and Social Justice in Youth Services Networking Group

Meeting

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Are you interested in meeting with like-minded Youth Services library staff to discuss topics of diversity of all kinds – including hiring diverse presenters, advocating for inclusive programming (disability-friendly programming, Pride events), evaluating materials for respectful and accurate...

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Wednesday, Dec 18

West of 47

Meeting

9:30 am to 12:00 pm

Come and enjoy some Holiday Cheer with Directors and Library Staff at the LaSalle Public Library. Current issues facing libraries will be discussed and light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Event Coordinator: Cristy Stupegia Email: cstupegia@lasalle.lib.il.us Phone: 815-223-2341 The...

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Tuesday, Dec 24

RAILS Closed (Holiday)

Holiday

(All day)

RAILS is closed December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.

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Wednesday, Dec 25

RAILS Closed (Holiday)

Holiday

(All day)

RAILS is closed December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.

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Tuesday, Dec 31

RAILS Closed (Holiday)

Holiday

(All day)

RAILS is closed December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.

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Wednesday, Jan 1

RAILS Closed (Holiday)

Holiday

(All day)

RAILS is closed December 24, 25, 31, and January 1.

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Monday, Jan 6

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/305204209 Dial by your location 1 929 205 6099 or 1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 305 204 209

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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/839649866 Dial by your location 1 929 205 6099 or 1 669 900 6833 Meeting ID: 839 649 866

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