Reaching Across Illinois Library System. Supporting libraries in northern and west-central Illinois.
Illinois, USA
Joined December 2017
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Today on the blog: @RAILSLibraries Libraries as Agencies of Impact Study and how to use it:
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Applications are now being accepted for the second annual Illinois School Library Workers Symposium, which will be held on September 25, 2024. The deadline to apply is August 30. Visit the ILA website for more information. ow.ly/JP9H50ROUQb
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I am honored that this session was chosen to be part of the @RAILSLibraries Continuing Education Event Grant. This two hour training will cover topics such as: Library Advocacy, Community Partnerships, Libraries as Anchoring Institutions, and Social Emotional Services in Libraries.
🗓️ May 7th | 10:00-12:00
📌 Members can register in L2
railslibraries.org/libraries…
@EveryLibrary | @ELInstituteNFP
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The TRANSFORMERS are ready to roll out for #LibraryCardSignUpMonth!
Learn more: bit.ly/3CL8QvE
Poster and bookmark art by Marz Jr.
ALT TRANSFORMERS character Optimus Prime holds up a Cybertron Public Library library card; text bubbles read "LIBRARIES - MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE" and "Roll out with a library card."
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📚Happy #NationalLibraryWeek! It's a time to celebrate our dedicated librarians and library staff who inspire and unlock potential in all of us.
Visit your local library, sign up for a library card, explore what they have offer – and thank a librarian for all that they do.
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Abbott Elementary gets it.
ALT A still from a scene in the ABC sitcom "Abbott Elementary," where teacher Gregory Eddie (played by actor Tyler James Williams) says, "Having a librarian in a library is good."
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We're thrilled to announce the speakers for the 2024 ILA Annual Conference! They include Emmy award-winning actor, author, and humorist Nick Offerman; librarian and social media sensation Mychal Threets; and author and illustrator Oge Mora. bit.ly/3UZx7Hq #ILAAC24
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Thanks to a Continuing Education Event Grant from @RAILSLibraries we're excited to offer a discount rate for students attending #ILSummit24
Registration is open now: eventbrite.com/e/22nd-annual…
Registration is OPEN for #ILSummit24
Check out the program and reserve your spot for a day full of presentations and discussions about sustainability, burn out, and capacity in #infolit!
infolitsummit.org/program
Register by March 21 for the early bird rate!
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ALA is proud to launch a show where authors, artists, scholars, and, of course, librarians discuss the importance of libraries, library memories, and more. Episode one features author Meg Medina, 2023-2024 National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. bit.ly/48laYX9
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This is a great job working for a great team. And you can be based out of any of the regional offices across Northern IL.
Member Engagement Specialist @RAILSLibraries
Full Time
Deadline: February 21, 2024
railslibraries.org/jobs/1097…
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Thank you @ISBEnews for including school libraries, community libraries, and librarians in the Comprehensive Literacy Plan for the state! Librarians are standing by to collaborate in any way possible.
@IllLibraryAssoc @RAILSLibraries @ILHeartlandLS
@EveryLibrary @ELInstituteNFP @ILSecOfState
Thank you to all the educators and stakeholders who helped develop our Literacy Plan. As @TonySandersSupt says: “We have a moral imperative to ensure all students develop strong literacy skills. This plan takes a big stride toward fulfilling that promise." okt.to/rGyhHK
ALT ISBE releases 2024 Illinois Comprehensive Literacy Plan
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This#NationalRunForOfficeDay, remember: You ARE ballot material!
Whether you’re a fresh graduate, a young professional, or someone passionate about shaping your community, you’re in your candidate era, poised to make a difference.
RunForOfficeDay.com
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Explore More Illinois, @RAILSLibraries' online cultural and recreational pass program for Illinois libraries, welcomes its newest attraction, McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn! glensidepld.org/explore-more…
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Librarians who lost their jobs over censorship issues are fighting back. Some are asking the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to intervene. NPR looks into Colorado librarian Brooky Parks' recent settlement with High Plains Library District. npr.org/2024/01/02/122243416…
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Giannoulias announces $1.4 million in grants for Illinois school libraries | OurQuadCities @AISLEd_org @RAILSLibraries ourquadcities.com/news/local…
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"John Schu, you should have asked me what my inspiration was for A Love Letter to My Library. I dedicated this book to the @midlothianlib, where my mom took me all the time as a child." -@FictionCity mrschureads.blogspot.com/202…
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Association for Rural & Small Libraries (ARSL) is pleased to announce a grant opportunity for small, rural libraries nationwide. @RAILSLibraries @AISLEd_org
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What a joyful image from Vernon Area Public Library's Diwali celebration! chicagotribune.com/suburbs/b… @IllLibraryAssoc @RAILSLibraries
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🌟 We're on the lookout for innovative minds. 🤩 Present a Poster Session at #ALAAC24 and showcase your groundbreaking ideas, transformative concepts, and innovative best practices. Learn more. bit.ly/462FCmW
ALT Image: 2024 ALA Annual Call for Poster Proposals Submissions Now Open Illustrations and icons of light bulbs, building blocks, scales, and more. ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition San Diego Illustration of buildings and waves. June 27-July 2, 2024 American Library Association ALAAnnual.org
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Great to be in Springfield today to address the @IllLibraryAssoc's Annual conference and announce our partnership & investment in the ILA's "More Than A Building" initiative, providing resources for all libraries – to respond to emergency situations such as bomb threats. #ILAAC23
