IHLS Board Nominations Now Open

Are you looking to share your love of libraries and represent the needs of your community? Bring your skills and experience to the Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) Board of Directors and have an impact on the quality of library service in central and southern Illinois.

The IHLS Board of Directors Nominating Committee is preparing for the 2020 election cycle and has opened the nomination process. The following positions on the board are up for election this year:

1 Academic Library Representative (3 year term)
1 School Library Representative (3 year term)
1 Special Library Representative (3 year term)
2 Public Library Trustees (3 year term each)

Girls Who Code New Year Updates

IHLS is proud to partner with Girls Who Code (GWC) to support girls’ participation in STEM programming across our community.

Be sure to indicate your affiliation with IHLS as a Community Partner to receive additional benefits!

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February 24-28, 2020

IHLS Offices Closed Monday, February 17, 2020

All IHLS offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents' Day.

ILA Legislative Meet-Up Days

Be a Voice for Illinois Libraries. ILA Legislative Meet-Up Days

Once again, Illinois Library Association has arranged its spring 2020 series of legislative events as opportunities for you to meet with your state and federal legislators and speak with them about issues affecting you and your library. Library trustees, directors, and staff from public, school, and academic libraries are encouraged to attend and participate.

Three of these meet-ups are in the central and southern Illinois areas, including events in Edwardsville, Effingham, and Bloomington-Normal.

IHLS Delivery: High Volumes

The IHLS Delivery hubs have been a sea of tubs this week! The Delivery department would like to thank all of you for your patience as we are hard at work sorting your items.

IHLS has made a group purchase of 250 copies of Serving Our Public 4.0: Standards for Illinois Public Libraries.

CMC Catalogs a Record Book from 1861

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The Cataloging Maintenance Center (CMC) recently cataloged a record book from 1861 for the West Sangamon Public Library District.

What’s Next for L2?

Every individual Illinois library staff member and trustee should have an L2 profile.

In 2020 there will be a total restructure and refresh of L2 that will result in a more robust and flexible platform that better suits the ongoing needs of all those who use L2.

Update L2 now so you and your library are ready for the new version.

RFS Sessions

RFS Logo Friday, Mar. 20, 2020 | Champaign, Ill.

The Reaching Forward South 2020 committee is excited to share a sneak peek at a few of their conference sessions!

IHLS Board Nominations Now Open

Girls Who Code New Year Updates