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Getting the Most from Your Library Data

Libraries collect large amounts of data, in an attempt to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services. But are we collecting the right data? And are we utilizing the data we collect to its fullest extent? RAILS is pleased to offer our members a series of CE events focused on library data...

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Podcast

Sparks Podcast Episode 21: Content Marketing

In our latest episode of Sparks, RAILS Executive Director Deirdre Brennan talks with Kim Caviness, Chief Content Officer of Chicago marketing firm Imagination about content marketing and how it is relevant to libraries, that print still has a place in our digital world, and our collaboration on the...

Deirdre Brennan and Kim Caviness in a recording booth

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News from RAILS

"Dreams Take Flight" Videos for Libraries

We have begun a campaign to help our member libraries of all sizes and types (academic, public, school, and special) tell their stories and articulate their value to stakeholders more effectively. This kind of assistance was requested by many libraries during our recent strategic planning process...

children gathered in a library for a paper airplane flight test

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IMLS Funding: Continued Advocacy Efforts Required

House Appropriations Subcommittee Votes to Recommend Level Funding for FY2018 July 17, 2017 Since President Trump announced that he wanted to eliminate IMLS and federal funding for libraries in May, all of us have been communicating with our members of Congress about the value of libraries. Last...

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Public Library Nonresident Card Participation

The board of each public library in RAILS is required by Illinois law to decide annually whether your library will participate in the state's nonresident fee program, and to inform us about the board's action within 30 days. Nothing in the statute or administrative rules requires a public library to participate in the nonresident library card reciprocal borrowing program of a regional library system.

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Foundation Development Officer

Part Time

Public Library

Deadline Date:

Friday, June 14, 2019

Salary:

$14.06 - $21.08

The Development Officer will report to the Executive Director of the Library and will be responsible for establishing long-range goals and objectives for development programs and activities of the Library Foundation. This individual will strategically qualify, cultivate, solicit and steward major...

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Upper Rock Island County Libraries

Upper Rock Island County Libraries is comprised of staff members from neighboring library districts who meet quarterly to discuss ways to collaborate with and support one another. We share ideas about programming, professional development, training, resource sharing and grant writing.

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Bookmobile Associate

Part Time

Public Library

Deadline Date:

Monday, June 10, 2019

Salary:

From $13.03/hr depending on language ability

Cook Memorial Public Library District is seeking a reliable, flexible, quick learner for a position on the bookmobile. This position will include assisting patrons, checking materials in and out, handling reserves, registering patrons, shelving materials, and communicating and communicating library...

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Circulation Associate

Part Time

Public Library

Salary:

$11.00

JOB SUMMARY : Responsible for performing tasks and assisting patrons at the Circulation Desk, in addition to shelving and organizing the Library collection. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : Charges and discharges Library materials. Issues and renews Library cards. Collects payments for fines, fees, and other...

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Acquisitions Assistant

Full Time

Public Library

Deadline Date:

Monday, June 17, 2019

Salary:

$16.39 per hour

The Woodridge Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, innovative and service-oriented Acquisitions Assistant who is technologically-savvy and self-motivated. The successful candidate for this Acquisitions Assistant position will have excellent interpersonal communication skills, an eye for...

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