(via Dan Bostrom, RAILS) This fall, in conjunction with the My Library Is campaign, RAILS and IACRL will co-host an online event to help academic libraries promote and articulate their value. To help with this event, academic librarians are invited to submit ideas for short presentations (10 min) regarding marketing and/or promotion efforts. These topics…
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Call for Presenters: Fall RAILS/IACRL Online Event on Promoting the Value of Libraries (Deadline Friday, Aug. 30)
(via Dan Bostrom, RAILS) This fall, in conjunction with the My Library Is campaign, RAILS and IACRL will co-host an online event to help academic libraries promote and articulate their value. To help with this event, academic librarians are invited to submit ideas for short presentations (10 min) regarding marketing and/or promotion efforts. These topics…
Reminder: RAILS Seeking Testimonials for “Tell Your Library Story” Project
(via RAILS) During our strategic planning listening tours, you told us that you’d like ideas on how to gather meaningful testimonials showing how people benefit from using your library. You can start by encouraging patrons and others to share their positive experiences on your website. RAILS has developed an easy way for all our members…
RAILS Asking L2 Users to Update Their Profiles in Preparation for New Version
(via RAILS) Individuals and libraries should update their L2 profiles before the new L2 (Library Directory and Learning Calendar) is launched next year. This will also ensure that other members will be able to find the most up-to-date information about your library. Library directors and other library employees with elevated edit permissions in L2 can update…
RAILS Holding Two Online Roundtables on Census 2020 (July 31 and August 15)
(via the Reaching Across Illinois Library System) RAILS will offer two online roundtables to help libraries learn more about Census 2020. Come to share and learn tips, suggestions, and approaches from your colleagues! Wednesday, July 31, 1-2 p.m. – Census 2020 Programming Thursday, August 15, 10-11 a.m. – Census 2020 Services and Resources These forums are held…
Recording of July 18 RAILS Member Update Available
(via RAILS) If you missed the July 18 member update, a recording is now available on the RAILS YouTube page. Topics discussed include the My Library Is… campaign and website, RAILS’ grant from the state library to redo L2, Explore More Illinois, Census 2020, and more.
Call for Participation: RAILS Campaign to Help Libraries Promote Value to Stakeholders
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) Based on feedback from our member libraries of all sizes and types (academic, public, school, and special), RAILS has launched a campaign to help libraries prove their value to their different stakeholders. The latest addition to the campaign is the MyLibraryIs.org website. Members told us they wanted a place…
RAILS Requesting Interlibrary Loan Staff to Complete Survey on Using L2’s Resource Sharing Policy Directory (Deadline July 12)
(via RAILS) As previously announced, RAILS received a grant to replace L2 (librarylearning.info), the statewide continuing education calendar and library directory. As part of this process, we are looking at current L2 features and functions to see how they might be improved. We are asking interlibrary loan staff to complete a brief survey on L2’s…
Reminder: Registration Open for July 18 RAILS Member Update
(via RAILS) The next RAILS member update will be Thursday, July 18, 10 a.m.-noon. Attend at one of several videoconference locations or via one-way streaming video (RAILS Live). The session will also be recorded for viewing at a later date on the RAILS YouTube page. View the agenda here. You’ll hear the latest news about:…
RAILS Announces Board Election Results
(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago) Thanks to all who voted in the May 2019 RAILS Board Election. A special welcome to our colleague Sarah McHone-Chase of Northern Illinois University! I look forward to working with all the board members as the academic library representative on the board. Please contact me if you…