(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago)
RAILS is revising their strategic plan<https://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=721a01bf88&e=be063b278e>. As a part of this process, Executive Director Deirdre Brennan will be touring the RAILS area to hear about our members’ challenges and needs. Please come prepared to discuss “what keeps you awake at night” in your professional life and to share feedback on the issues you currently face at your library. There will be a special session targeted at academic libraries! You can attend in person (free lunch) or online: Please register using the link below.
Academic Libraries: In person at Burr Ridge, Thursday, April 5, 1-3 p.m.<https://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=d9e464d24e&e=be063b278e> Lunch served noon-1 p.m.
Members from all library types are invited to attend in person at the following locations. Please register using the links below. The Freeport session will also be available via videoconference at the Burr Ridge service center or via one-way streaming video (RAILS Live).
Glenwood-Lynwood Public Library District, Wednesday, February 21, 1-<https://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=e9b0138266&e=be063b278e>3 p.m<https://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=2917b5e04d&e=be063b278e>
Indian Trails Public Library District, Thursday, February 22, 10 a.m.- noon<https://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=7397e00819&e=be063b278e>
Freeport Public Library, Thursday, March 1, 10 a.m.-noon<https://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=ba275feaed&e=be063b278e>, (also by videoconference at Burr Ridge, and streaming through RAILS Live<https://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=b86295ee97&e=be063b278e>)
Kewanee Public Library District, Friday, March 2, 10 a.m.-noon<https://railslibraries.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2c51285b8d63e23716bce030f&id=89a310769e&e=be063b278e>
Contact Mary Witt<mailto:mary.witt@railslibraries.info> with questions.