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
April 16, 2025
IHLS News
Joint Statement on Changes at the Institute of Museum and Library Services
April 8, 2025
CMC News
CMC Announces FY2026 Cataloging Courses
April 1, 2025
IHLS News
IHLS's Third HR Source Membership Grant
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SHARE Your Cataloging Questions
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Join SHARE catalogers for barcoding and cataloging Q&A session.
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System Member Networking
Join library directors and branch leaders across central and southern Illinois for this text-based chat.
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.
