Submitted by Stacy Palmisano on January 10, 2022 - 1:47pm
Debbie Baaske, acting Member Engagement Manager talks with Halle Cox, Director at the Kane County Law Library and Self Help Legal Center. Halle shares how the library serves the lawyers and judges, as well as the general public. She says approximately 85% of their users are the general public. They...
Submitted by Stacy Palmisano on January 3, 2022 - 12:47pm
Debbie Baaske, acting Member Engagement Manager talks with Sarah Rice, Research and Knowledge Services Manager at Forefront. Sarah discusses how the library serves the organization and its over 1100 nonprofit members. The library has a wealth of resources on various aspects of fundraising and donor...
Submitted by Stacy Palmisano on December 16, 2021 - 10:08am
Debbie Baaske talks with Brenda Stenger, the director of the American Hospital Association Resource Center. Brenda discusses how the resource center serves the organization and outside uses, and how demand has grown during the pandemic. She also shares some great ways that she's marketed the...
Submitted by Stacy Palmisano on December 14, 2021 - 10:58am
In this episode Deirdre Brennan shares the top highlights in 2021 and what lies ahead for RAILS in 2022.
Submitted by Dan Bostrom on November 1, 2021 - 10:41am
Did you know that there are over 100 specialized libraries in RAILS? Each specialized library serves a unique audience with specialized resources. As part of the My Library Is... campaign, RAILS is looking to spotlight specialized libraries and how they make a difference in their organization...
Submitted by Stacy Palmisano on October 28, 2021 - 12:54pm
This video is from round one of the RAILS Strategic Plan Member Town Hall meetings held in October 2021.
Submitted by Dan Bostrom on October 26, 2021 - 10:55am
In this episode: RAILS is looking for Town Hall event participants, a new vaccine policy is in place for RAILS staff, look out for the My Library Is... survey, and RAILS heads to the 2021 AISLE Annual Conference in Champaign.
The Small and Rural Libraries Group represents the interests of small and rural libraries in Illinois, provides a space for staff at all levels and trustees to discuss issues of particular interest to small and rural libraries, and encourages active participation in Illinois library organizations.
Submitted by Nicole Zimmermann on September 22, 2021 - 11:11am
In this episode: September 30 RAILS Member Update, RAILS strategic plan, our new specialized cataloging program, open school position on the RAILS Board, and RAILS activities at the October 2021 ILA conference.
Submitted by Debbie Baaske on September 14, 2021 - 11:15am
Please join RAILS in welcoming our newest member, St. Frances of Rome school . St. Frances of Rome is a private Catholic school located in Cicero, IL and serves Preschool-8th grade. The school recently received a grant and was able to acquire all new shelving, furniture, and computer equipment. As...
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