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RAILS Minute - July 7, 2020

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In this week's episode: RAILS re-opening survey results and six libraries are awarded grants to join shared catalogs.
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RAILS Minute - June 30, 2020

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In this week's episode: RAILS is getting ready to launch the results of a re-opening survey and learn more about a new initiative focused on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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RAILS Welcomes The Institute for Clinical Social Work as New Member

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Please join RAILS in welcoming our newest member, The Institute for Clinical Social Work (ICSW) , located in Chicago, IL. ICSW offers graduate work in the fields of clinical social work and counseling. The library is returning as a member of the system after withdrawing in 2013. Until recently, the...
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RAILS Minute - June 23, 2020

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In this week's episode: RAILS role in addressing racial injustice and bias and updates to the REALM project.
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RAILS Minute - June 17, 2020

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In this week's episode: what's new with L2, Census work continues, and looking forward with the ALA Center for the Future of Libraries.
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RAILS Tournament of Polls: Summer Vacation Reads

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RAILS is excited to announce our first tournament of polls: summer vacations reads! We've created a bracket (see attached) and each day on Facebook we'll be running two polls. Thank you to everyone who submitted title suggestions. Below is a voting schedule. Make your voice heard. Voting started...

Moline Area Gathering of Librarians

This networking group meets quarterly to discuss administrative issues and best practices. Occasionally, a guest speaker is also on the agenda. It's a great way to network with librarians in our specific geographical area in northwest Illinois. All library types are welcome.

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Two Weeks Left to Apply for a RAILS My Library Is Grant

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Libraries have two weeks left to apply for a My Library Is… Grant ! This program provides an opportunity for libraries to focus on projects that help tell the library story and that increase visibility and support. Libraries - working alone or with partner organizations - can apply for up to $5,000...
My Library Is... Campaign.
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My Library Is... Grant Deadline Extended to May 22

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Applications for the Spring 2020 funding cycle of the My Library Is... grant have been extended to Friday, May 22, 2020 . The RAILS My Library Is... Grant program provides an opportunity for libraries to focus on projects that help tell the library story and that increase visibility and support for...
My Library Is.. Campaign.

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