(via RAILS) The RAILS My Library Is… Grant program provides an opportunity for libraries to focus on projects that help tell the library story and that increase visibility and support for all types of libraries. Libraries, working alone or with partner organizations, can apply for up to $5,000. RAILS is especially interested in innovative programs that…
Category: Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS)
Registration Open for RAILS Webinar “Methods for Creating and Assessing Library Outreach Initiatives” (Tuesday, February 25, 12:00-1:30 PM)
(via Krista Bowers Sharpe, Western Illinois University) This is from Dan Bostrom at RAILS, but the event is free and open to anyone, including non-RAILS members. “Methods for Creating and Assessing Library Outreach Initiatives” Webinar, February 25 This webinar will describe methods for creating library outreach goals that make a measurable impact on your institution’s…
Call for Participants: RAILS Social Media Survey (Closes Friday, Feb. 14)
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) For staff at RAILS member libraries– RAILS is inviting library staff from system members to take a brief survey. The topic is how you use social media in your work and in your relationship to RAILS. Any library staff from any member library is free to complete the…
Recording of January 16 RAILS Member Update Available
(via RAILS) If you missed the January 16 member update, a recording is now available on the RAILS YouTube page. Topics discussed include Census 2020, the My Library Is… campaign and website, RAILS’ efforts to help the unserved, an update on L2, Explore More Illinois, member news, and more. The date for the next member…
Registration Open for RAILS My Library Is… Champion Training Webinar (Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1:00-2:00 PM)
(via RAILS) RAILS needs you! Do you like sharing how awesome your library is? Do you need new ways to do that? Would you like to help RAILS help libraries to tell their own wonderful stories? We need you to learn more about the My Library Is… campaign and website so you can help your…
Registration Open for January 16 RAILS Member Update (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
(via the Reaching Across Illinois Library System) The next RAILS Member Update is Thursday, January 16, from 10 AM to 12:00 PM. All staff at all RAILS libraries are invited to attend at an available videoconference location or via Zoom. (Choose Zoom as your location when you register in L2, and you will receive an…
Reminder: Deadline to Apply for RAILS My Library Is… Grant Program is Friday, Nov. 22
(via RAILS) The RAILS My Library Is… Grant program provides an opportunity for libraries to focus on projects that help tell the library story and that increase visibility and support for all types of libraries. Libraries, working alone or with partner organizations, can apply for up to $5,000. RAILS is especially interested in innovative programs…
Reminder: RAILS/IACRL Online Roundtable on Promoting Value of Academic Libraries is 10:00-11:30 AM on Tuesday, Nov. 5 (Registration Required)
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) Share tips, ideas, and best practices relevant to promoting the value of your academic library. On Tuesday, November 5, 10:00-11:30 AM, RAILS and IACRL will host an online roundtable associated with the My Library Is… campaign. This event will include short presentations, as well as a facilitated…
Reminder: “Census 2020: Make Sure Illinois Counts” Event at Joliet Junior College on Oct. 21 (Live-Streaming Available at Other Locations)
(via the Reaching Across Illinois Library System) Students, staff, faculty, library staff and members of the public are welcome to attend this important event on Monday, October 21, from 6 to 7 PM. Every Illinois resident needs to be counted so our state population accurately reflects our needs. If you are worried about confidentiality, are…
Registration Open for “My Library Is…” Online Roundtable for Academic Libraries (10:00-11:30 AM on Nov. 5)
(via Dan Bostrom, Reaching Across Illinois Library System) Share tips, ideas, and best practices relevant to promoting the value of your academic library. On Tuesday, November 5, 10:00-11:30 AM, RAILS and IACRL will host an online roundtable associated with the “My Library Is…” campaign. This event will include short presentations, as well as a facilitated…