(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago, on behalf of Mary Witt, RAILS)
For IACRL members in the RAILS service area. You can attend this via videoconference at one of their sites or via live streaming (see below).
I hope you all can attend the RAILS Member Update on Tuesday, July 31, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. You can attend at one of several videoconference locations throughout the RAILS area or via one-way live streaming (RAILS Live). See details/register.
You’ll hear the latest RAILS news about:
- Updating our strategic plan to meet the needs of all types of RAILS libraries (academic, public, school, and special)
- Membership standards for all types of RAILS libraries
- Find More Illinois overlay project expansion plans and how your library might get involved
- Expansion of RAILS multitype grants to include non-library partners
- Expansion of RAILS continuing education grants to include individual libraries, networking groups, and consortia
- Upcoming networking opportunities for academic and special libraries
You will also hear reports from RAILS members on their current projects and there will be an opportunity for you to share the latest information from your library as well. See agenda.
Please let me know if you have any questions, and I hope to see you on July 31!