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RAILS Minute - January 20, 2021

Submitted by Dan Bostrom on January 20, 2021 - 4:17pm
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In this episode: previewing the 1/28 RAILS Member Update, recapping the Trustee Update 2021 event, and libraries could become vaccination sites.

SLA Illinois Community

Special Libraries Association – IL (SLA IL) is a network of information professionals based in Illinois. The largest cluster is in the Chicago metro area, but we also maintain connections downstate. It's a resource for everyone to connect online and through in-person events, share challenges and solutions, and continue to grow professionally.

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RAILS Minute - January 8, 2021

Submitted by Dan Bostrom on January 8, 2021 - 2:20pm
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In this episode: looking back at 2020, how libraries have been resilient through the pandemic, and the important role libraries will play in 2021.
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Virtual Visits for RAILS Networking Groups

Submitted by Dan Bostrom on January 4, 2021 - 11:08am
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RAILS is interested in meeting with your networking group! While the pandemic continues, we're reaching out to RAILS networking groups who are interested in having RAILS Executive Deirdre Brennan, RAILS Associate Executive Director Monica Harris, and/or RAILS Member Engagement Manager Dan Bostrom...
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RAILS Minute - December 10, 2020

Submitted by Dan Bostrom on December 10, 2020 - 3:36pm
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In this episode: a recap of the December 8 RAILS Member Update, RAILS receives a $125k e-book grant, and virtual visits for networking groups.
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Free E-Book Service for All Illinois Residents a Boon during Pandemic

Submitted by Nicole Zimmermann on December 8, 2020 - 3:44pm
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Everyone in Illinois now has access to thousands of e-books and more, without the need of a library card. Public libraries statewide offer free e-books for the over 12 million Illinois residents and anyone else in the state, through a partnership between the Reaching Across Illinois Library System...
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RAILS Minute - November 12, 2020

Submitted by Dan Bostrom on November 12, 2020 - 4:38pm
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In this episode: Illinois Department of Public Health COVID-19 mitigation efforts and libraries, RAILS welcomes a new board member, and an update on Public Library Per Capita Grants for FY21. Happy Thanksgiving!
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RAILS Minute - October 29, 2020

Submitted by Dan Bostrom on October 29, 2020 - 4:00pm
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In this episode: RAILS reduces the required quarantine for delivery items to three days, the RAILS EDI initiative progresses, and serving the unserved!
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Find More Illinois Improves Interlibrary Loan: Spotlight on Shared Catalog Member Libraries

Submitted by Nicole Zimmermann on October 26, 2020 - 11:29am
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With Find More Illinois (FMI), libraries in shared catalog consortia can instantly expand resource discovery and streamline interlibrary loan for patrons and staff. While consortium member libraries already enjoy the benefits of a shared catalog, Find More Illinois is the next step to deliver...

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