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Upcoming Continuing Education Events

IHLS

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!

IHLS

IHLS Member Day 2025: Oh, the Places You'll Grow

Continuing Education

Discover a day of professional growth, networking, and inspiration for all library leaders and staff at IHLS’s premier annual event. Member Day provides access to 8 hours of online continuing education and engagement, allowing you to learn from experts, connect with colleagues, and earn up to 5 ISBE professional development hours from the comfort of your own space. Open and FREE to all levels of IHLS-member library staff, thanks in part to our generous sponsors.

IHLS

Fabricated Realms: Exploring Textile Realia — 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 textiles.

IHLS

Focus on Deriving a Record — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

two-week crash course in deriving a cataloging record

IHLS

Toxic Takedowns: Mastering the Art of Handling Difficult Employees— a Library Human Resources Webinar with HR Source

Continuing Education

Navigate and resolve challenging workplace dynamics with confidence, fairness, and professionalism.

IHLS

Book Repair Workshop

Continuing Education

From ripped pages to broken spines, you can repair popular titles with just a few supplies! 

IHLS

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

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!

IHLS

Book Repair Workshop

Continuing Education

From ripped pages to broken spines, you can repair popular titles with just a few supplies! 

IHLS

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.

IHLS

Book Repair Workshop

Continuing Education

From ripped pages to broken spines, you can repair popular titles with just a few supplies! 

IHLS

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!

IHLS

Focus on Cataloging CDs — a CMC cataloging course

Cataloging Maintenance Center, Continuing Education

two-week crash course in cataloging CDs

IHLS

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.

IHLS

Archiving Government Studies: Cataloging Government Documents — 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 government documents.

IHLS

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!

IHLS

The Power of a Name: Examining the Importance of Authority Records — 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 authority records.

IHLS

Mental Health First Aid

Continuing Education

IHLS is making Mental Health First Aid available to member library staff!

IHLS

Performance Management: Ongoing Communication and Documentation — a Library Human Resources Webinar with HR Source

Continuing Education

Regular, balanced feedback is important for managers to provide. 

IHLS

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.

IHLS

Mental Health First Aid

Continuing Education

IHLS is making Mental Health First Aid available to member library staff!

IHLS

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!

IHLS

Bloodborne Pathogens Training (Ongoing / On-Demand)

Continuing Education

Bloodborne Pathogens training that meets OSHA requirements, available for all IHLS-member libraries.

IHLS

Library Service, Safety and Security Webinar Series with Library 2.0 (On-Demand)

Continuing Education

Access three Safety & Security webinars from Library 2.0 and Dr. Steve Albrecht. 

IHLS

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training CY2025 (Ongoing / On-Demand)

Continuing Education

Sexual harassment training that meets Illinois requirements, available for all IHLS-member libraries.