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Specialized Library Spotlight: MacArthur Foundation

Debbie Baaske, acting Member Engagement Manager talks with Elizabeth Quinlan, Foundation Librarian at the MacArthur Foundation. Liz shares how she supports the more than 170 staff of one of the largest grant making organizations in the United States. Liz, who considers herself an "Information...
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Wanted: My Library Is... Advisory Team Members

RAILS is recruiting new members for the My Library Is... Advisory Team. These individuals will help create awareness and engage all levels of library staff. All types of library workers are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities: Help develop ways to publicize the MLI campaign and wesbite resources...
My Library Is.. Campaign.
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Specialized Library Spotlight: Old Town School of Folk Music–Resource Center

Debbie Baaske, acting Member Engagement Manager talks with Colby Maddox, Manager of the Resource Center at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. The collection houses over 25,000 commercial and archival recordings, videos, books, photos, documents and periodicals. The main users of the...
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RAILS Minute February 10, 2022

In this episode Deirdre Brennan and Dan Bostrom talk about the brand-new RAILS Strategic Plan for 2022-2025. Deirdre reviews the process for creating the plan and what member libraries will find inside. Watch or listen to Deirdre Brennan and Stephanie Chase talk about the importance of strategic...

RAILS Board Nomination Form - 2022 - At-Large Seat Vacancy

State why you are interested in serving on the RAILS Board of Directors (100 words or less).
Brief summary (200 words or less) of any experience that is directly relevant to the RAILS Board position (board service, work with other libraries, etc.).

Thank you for your interest in serving on the RAILS Board.

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Specialized Library Spotlight: Illinois Service Resource Center

Debbie Baaske, acting Member Engagement Manager talks with Meredith Payne, librarian at the Illinois Service Resource Center. The ISRC provides behavior support for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or visually impaired in Illinois. Meredith describes the library that consists of an expanding...
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Specialized Libraries Spotlight: Chicago Botanic Garden – Lenhardt Library

Debbie Baaske, acting Member Engagement Manager talks with Leora Siegel, Senior Director at the Lenhardt Library. Leora talks about all of the wonderful resources available to the public from the library during open hours and through ILL. She also shares information on their digitization efforts of...
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RAILS Minute January 17, 2022

In this episode Deirdre Brennan shares a sneak peek on some of the topics that will be covered at the January 19 RAILS Member update. She talks about encouraging members to take the e-newsletter survey, the importance of the annual library certification and what to look forward to in 2022.

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