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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Metadata networking group

This group aims to foster the importance of a shared understanding of the inclusive library metadata practices in Illinois libraries. This group will also provide advice and support for Illinois libraries to create and maintain more equitable, diverse, and inclusive metadata content.

SirsiDynix Library Users of Illinois

SLUI (SirsiDynix Library Users of Illinois) is a not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to share knowledge regarding SirsiDynix Corporation developed and supported applications, collectively express concerns and make enhancement requests, affiliate with other regional and national SirsiDynix Users Groups, facilitate regional training and educational sessions, and foster communication and activities among Illinois SirsiDynix users.

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RAILS Minute - August 24, 2021

Submitted by Dan Bostrom on August 24, 2021 - 1:36pm
News from RAILS
In this episode: a new vaccine education toolkit, RAILS advances in strategic planning, and the Sparks podcast speaks with Carmen Patlan, director at the IMLS-award winning Highwood Public Library.

Vaccine Education Toolkit

Increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates among all Americans is of great importance in the effort to quell the spread of SARS-CoV-2. Libraries can leverage their deep relationships with patrons, students, staff, and local communities to educate people about the safety of immunizations and help increase vaccine confidence.

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RAILS Minute - 10th Anniversary Special

Submitted by Dan Bostrom on July 23, 2021 - 4:07pm
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In this episode: celebrating the last ten years of the library system, challenges and opportunities, and what lies ahead!
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RAILS Minute - June 21, 2021

Submitted by Dan Bostrom on June 21, 2021 - 4:36pm
News from RAILS
In this episode: RAILS gets ready to celebrate 10 years (!), learn about the RAILS Voluntary COVID-19 Vaccination Program Policy, and strategic planning begins for the system!
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RAILS Minute - May 20, 2021

Submitted by Dan Bostrom on May 20, 2021 - 3:14pm
News from RAILS
In this episode: libraries struggle with recent CDC guidance on masks, the RAILS board prepares for their May meeting, and the RAILS East Peoria Service Center is moving.
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RAILS Minute - April 30, 2021

Submitted by Dan Bostrom on April 30, 2021 - 3:33pm
News from RAILS
In this episode: the RAILS EDI initiative moves forward, Find More Illinois expands, new opportunities for joint library programming, and RAILS board elections close soon!
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RAILS Minute - April 16, 2021

Submitted by Dan Bostrom on April 16, 2021 - 1:33pm
News from RAILS
In this episode: a preview of the April 27 RAILS Member Update, preparing for the RAILS board election, statewide database news, and ending the delivery quarantine requirement.
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RAILS Welcomes Regional Center for Change as New Member

Submitted by Dan Bostrom on April 16, 2021 - 9:00am
News from RAILS
Please join RAILS in welcoming our newest member, Regional Center for Change , located in Rock Falls, IL. Regional Center for Change is an alternative school associated with the Regional Office of Education #47. The school was founded in 1997 as a Regional Safe School providing alternative...
Regional Center for Change.

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