(via Margaret Chambers, CARLI, on behalf of Jane Plass, RAILS) The Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) potential overlay project aims to provide library users with seamless access to the online catalogs of consortia and standalone libraries that choose to participate. RAILS is calling it an overlay to emphasize that it will supplement, not replace, existing online…
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Registration Open for May 31 RAILS Workshop “Developing Shareable Metadata for DPLA”
(via Debbie Baaske, Reaching Across Illinois Library System) RAILS is offering a workshop on Developing Shareable Metadata for DPLA (Digital Public Library of America) on Wednesday, May 31, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Hannah Stitzlein from the Illinois Digital Heritage Hub (IDHH) will discuss best practices for creating quality metadata that functions well in DPLA. Join the…
Election for RAILS Board Open (Vote by May 12)
(via Debbie Baaske, Reaching Across Illinois Library System) Please take a moment to vote in the RAILS Board election. Each RAILS library agency (main academic library building) can cast one ballot. Usually, the library director casts the ballot. There is an academic library seat on the ballot and four candidates are running for this seat. In addition, three…
RAILS Grants Available for Collaborative Projects Between Different Library Types
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL Past President) For libraries in the RAILS service area, we are offering a limited number of grants ($2,500 maximum per grant) to encourage member libraries of different types (academic, public, school, and special) to work together on collaborative projects. Each grant project must include at least two different types of libraries….
RAILS Hosting April 17 Session on FOLIO Library Services Platform
(via Debbie Baaske, RAILS) Join Christopher Holly, Director of Software as a Service Innovation for EBSCO Information Services, as he explores what FOLIO, a new library services platform built for innovation, can mean for libraries. Participants will also hear an overview of the growing FOLIO community, its infrastructure, and ways to become involved. This event…
Multitype Collaborative Grants Available for RAILS Libraries
(via Debbie Baaske, RAILS) We are offering a limited number of grants($2500 maximum per grant) to encourage member libraries of different types (academic, public, school, and special) to work together on collaborative projects. Each grant project must include at least two different types of libraries. The application deadline is January 31. For more information, please…
Voting Open for RAILS Board Election
(via Debbie Baaske, RAILS) Voting is now open for the RAILS Board election. There are six seats open on the Board. Eleven candidates are running for two at-large seats, seven candidates are running for three public library trustee seats, and one candidate is running for one special library seat. The election will be open through Friday,…
Latest Issue of RAILS News for Academic Libraries Available
(via Debbie Baaske, RAILS) RAILS has just released the second issue of RAILS News for Academic Libraries. Highlights include the following. RAILS plans for ILDS delivery service upcoming RAILS Board election RAILS now hosting IACRL listserv update on system membership standards continuing education and networking opportunities for academic libraries View all issues and subscribe here. Please feel…
RAILS to Hold Networking Event for Academic Libraries on Feb. 10
(via Debbie Baaske, RAILS) We’re trying something new, and we would love it if you would join us! Join me at a virtual networking event for academic library staff on Wednesday, February 10, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. I will share the latest RAILS news and answer your questions. The balance of the meeting will be devoted to…
New E-Newsletter for Staff at RAILS Academic Libraries Now Available
(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL President) RAILS has received many requests for a newsletter with information specifically for our academic libraries. The first issue is now available at: https://www.railslibraries.info/news/newsletters/academic. RAILS plans to issue this e-newsletter periodically in the future. If you would like to receive future issues, please subscribe at: https://www.railslibraries.info/news/newsletters/academic. Please share this information with…