Who are we?
520
Member Libraries in Central & Southern Illinois
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Illinois Heartland Library System is a state agency that helps 520+ member libraries deliver exceptional service to their communities.
As one of two multi-type systems in Illinois, we are a support partner for public, school, academic, and special libraries and the library staff and trustees that work for them.
28,268 Square Miles
IHLS services over 28,000 square miles and the libraries of 2.16 million Illinois residents!
Latest News
February 27, 2025
IHLS News
Congratulations to the Inaugural IHLS Marketing Microgrant Winners
January 13, 2025
IHLS News
3 Recent Board Members Share Why They Think You Should Run for the IHLS Board
January 9, 2025
IHLS News
Library Certification Due March 31, 2025
December 13, 2024
IHLS News
IHLS Begins New Year with New Strategic Plan
December 2, 2024
AMHS News
Update on Revised Timeline for Automated Material Handling System (AMHS) Installation
November 15, 2024
Delivery News
IHLS Delivery Help Desk Platform Change
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Upcoming Events
Cataloging Equipment: Gadgets, Gears, and Gallimaufry — an Online With the CMC Webinar
Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education
Online with the CMC is a free monthly cataloging webinar; this month we're discussing cataloging equipment.
IHLS Directors Chat
System Member Networking
Join library directors and branch leaders across central and southern Illinois for this text-based chat.
iLEAD Trustee Learning Portal Statewide Workshop
Continuing Education, iLEAD Trustee Training
Learn how the iLEAD Trustee Learning Portal can help public library board members shine in their roles!
Book Repair Workshop
Continuing Education
From ripped pages to broken spines, you can repair popular titles with just a few supplies!
IHLS Members Matter & Third Thursday CE
Continuing Education, System Member Networking
Join IHLS members and staff for a continuing education program and membership forum in these monthly events.
Delivering Possibilities Today
IHLS members are part of a robust interlibrary loan system that spans the entire state—something unique to Illinois! Any Illinois resident with a library card from a system-member library can freely request and obtain materials from any other system-member library in Illinois.
And, because all library patrons deserve to receive their holds quickly, our reliable five-day delivery service is offered to all member libraries.
