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)

IHLS Holiday Closing - January 20, 2020

MLK Day

All IHLS offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
on Monday, January 20, 2020.
Delivery will not be provided.

Illinois Libraries and the 2020 Census (last updated: 1/17/20)

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Illinois Libraries and the 2020 Census

The 2020 Census is just around the corner, and IHLS, Illinois Complete Count Commission, and the Illinois State Library are asking libraries to do their part in making sure as many people are counted as possible—and it's imperative we do so to help ensure Illinois gets the federal funding we need. Here's why it matters and what Illinois libraries can do.

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.

ISL Asks Illinois Libraries to Promote Census Jobs

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The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill hundreds of thousands of positions across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count.

The Illinois State Library and the Illinois Complete Count Commission is asking Illinois libraries to help promote the availability of census jobs.