(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) RAILS Catalyst is now accepting applications for this exciting new leadership-development program for library staff! We’re looking for professionals currently working in RAILS member libraries who are eager to expand their leadership responsibilities or enhance their impact in their current roles. Successful applicants will receive real-time coaching from Certified Professional…
Category: Professional Development
Registration Open for Chicago Area Archivists Joint Networking Event with Special Libraries Association – IL (Wed., July 23, on Chicago’s Northwest Side)–Deadline Wed., July 16
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) Please join CAA (Chicago Area Archivists) on Wednesday, July 23, for a joint happy hour with Special Libraries Association – IL colleagues, who are celebrating their 100th anniversary! We’ll meet at ERIS Brewery and Cider House in Old Irving Park. We will have…
Registration Open for IHLS and RAILS Academic and School Librarian Virtual Mixer–Thurs., Aug. 14, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) On Thursday, August 14, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT, we welcome library folks from academic and school libraries to join us for this virtual mixer! This will be a great opportunity to meet folks from various schools and institutions, discuss timely and relevant topics, and share resources and…
Call for Participants: RAILS Catalyst Leadership-Development Program for Member Library Staff–Applications Open Tues., July 15
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) The Reaching Across Illinois Library System is excited to announce RAILS Catalyst, a brand-new leadership-development program for library staff. If you’re passionate about advancing your library career and building your leadership skills, we encourage you to apply! RAILS Catalyst will feature real-time coaching from a leadership expert and certified…
Reminder: Next HSLI “Coffee & Conversation” Online Thurs., June 26, 3:00-4:00 PM CDT
Thank you for accommodating the new date. Bring your questions, successes, interesting projects, etc. Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 249 021 170 602 3 Passcode: z2RF9MK3 Dial in by phone +1 872-395-5961,,80310155# United States, Chicago Find a local number Phone conference ID: 803 101 55#
Registration Open for CARLI Professional Development Alliance Webinar “Learning with LOUIS: An Introduction to Padlet”–Thurs., June 26, 1:00-2:00 PM CDT
Registration is open for the CARLI PDA (Professional Development Alliance) webinar “Learning with LOUIS: An Introduction to Padlet”. It will take place on Thursday, June 26, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM CDT. Padlet is a real-time collaborative tool that has numerous potential uses for libraries, including community brainstorming, collecting responses, creating virtual displays, and more….
Reminder: Deadline to Apply for RDMLA Data Services Continuing Professional Education Program’s Fall, 2025, Cohort is Fri., June 27
(via Samantha Friedman, Research Data Management Librarian Academy) Are you interested in offering data services in your library? Apply to be a part of the Data Services Continuing Professional Education (DSCPE) program’s Fall, 2025, cohort, beginning early September! The Research Data Management Librarian Academy (RDMLA) has partnered with the Countway Library of Medicine and Simmons University…
Call for Applications: College Library Director Mentoring Program’s 2025-2026 Cohort–Deadline Tues., July 15, with Limit of 15 Participants
(via Lisa Johnston, Eckerd College) Do you know a new College Library Director? Please consider encouraging a new colleague to join the College Library Director Mentoring Program. The program, now in its 32nd year, is designed to enhance leadership capabilities of new college library directors, and to help them meet the unique challenges involved in directing libraries…
New Date for Next HSLI “Coffee & Conversation”–Online Thurs., June 26, 3:00-4:00 PM CDT
Please note the new date, due to the Juneteenth holiday. Still the same discussion–come share your questions, successes, interesting projects, etc. Microsoft Teams Need help? Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 249 021 170 602 3 Passcode: z2RF9MK3 Dial in by phone +1 872-395-5961,,80310155# United States, Chicago Find a local number Phone conference ID: 803…
Registration Open for Chicago Area Archivists and SLA-IL Networking Happy Hour (in Chicago on Wed., July 23, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM CDT)–Deadline Wed., July 16
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center) Please see below for information on the return of a traditional networking event for CAA (Chicago Area Archivists) and SLA (Special Libraries Association) – Illinois. In the past, HSLI has also partnered with these groups on a few virtual events. Join us on Wednesday, July…