Épisodes

  • October 29, 2025
    Oct 29 2025

    Dan and Monica break down the latest in this month's RAILS Minute:

    💡 What we learned during conference season

    📱 The new platform that will host eRead Illinois

    ⚖️ Library legislation we're keeping an eye on

    🛒 The latest merch available in the RAILS Online store

    Relevant Links:

    Can't Shelve This (Live from AISLE Episode coming soon!)

    RAILS Catalyst

    eRead Illinois Transition

    RAILS Member Update 11/12

    ILA Legislative Meetups

    ILA's 2026 Legislative Agenda

    iLead Trustee Training

    RAILS Online Store

    Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Email RAILS Communications at communications@railslibraries.org

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    16 min
  • September 17, 2025
    Sep 17 2025

    Dan and Monica break down the latest in this month's RAILS Minute:

    💰 Your chance to win a $100 Visa gift card

    📚 How two million items were added to Find More Illinois

    📍 What you can find with our new resource sharing map

    📣 How you can support your library system

    Relevant Links:

    L2 Signup Month Contest

    NIU Joins Find More Illinois

    New Resource Sharing Map

    RAILS Showcase 9/24

    Subscribe to RAILS E-News

    Follow RAILS on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn

    Illinois Library Association

    American Library Association

    Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Email RAILS Communications.

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    8 min
  • August 20, 2025
    Aug 20 2025

    Dan and Monica break down the latest in this month's RAILS Minute:

    🎧 A new season of the Can't Shelve This podcast

    ✏️ A free, full-day of virtual learning for school library workers (PDH included!)

    💙 Topics for the upcoming RAILS Member Update

    📚 The millions of items available through Find More Illinois

    Relevant Links:

    Can't Shelve This Season 2 Premiere

    Illinois School Library Workers Symposium 9/17

    RAILS Member Update 9/10

    Illinois House Bill 1910

    Find More Illinois

    Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Email RAILS Communications.

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    8 min
  • July 23, 2025
    Jul 23 2025

    Dan and Monica break down the latest in this month's RAILS Minute:

    💡 A new leadership program for all levels of library staff

    📈 Our first-ever upcoming data conference

    💰 The millions of dollars saved through RAILS Deals & Discounts

    Relevant Links:

    RAILS Catalyst

    Libraries Count: RAILS Data Conference

    RAILS Deals & Discounts

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    8 min
  • June 25, 2025
    Jun 25 2025

    Dan and Monica break down the latest in this month's RAILS Minute:

    🗳️ Results from the 2025 RAILS Board election
    💰 Key updates on IMLS funding
    🌐 A new digital equity opportunity for suburban Cook County libraries
    📊 A spotlight on the impactful work from the RAILS data team

    Relevant Links:

    RAILS Board Election Results

    IMLS Advocacy Pulse Page

    ALA FAQ: Cancellation of the Digital Equity Act Grant Programs

    Little v. Llano County

    IMLS Stories

    RAILS & Cook County Partner on Digital Navigator Network Program

    SLATE Dashboard

    Illinois Libraries: Agencies of Impact

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    12 min
  • May 21, 2025
    May 21 2025

    Dan and Monica recap all the latest updates on the IMLS funding situation, including important news from the Illinois State Library about the upcoming fiscal year. They also chat about the exciting new rebrand of Explore More Illinois, the current RAILS Board Election, and RAILS grant programs.

    Relevant Links:

    IMLS Advocacy Pulse Page

    Chicago Tribune Article

    6/3 EMI Information Session

    RAILS Board Election

    RAILS Grants

    RAILS CE Archives

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    13 min
  • April 16, 2025
    Apr 16 2025

    Dan and Monica provide updates about the dismantling of IMLS, sharing new resources, events, and talking points that members should know about. They also discuss the new 2024 RAILS Annual Report and highlight the continuing education opportunities available to library workers in Illinois.

    Relevant Links:

    Letter from Secretary Giannoulias

    Partnership Joint Statement

    IMLS Advocacy Pulse Page

    4/23 Advocating for Libraries event

    RAILS 2024 Annual Report

    RAILS Continuing Education

    4/17 Disaster Preparedness CE

    4/23 Self Censorship in School Libraries CE

    4/24 Cataloging Graphic Novels CE

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    11 min
  • March 19, 2025
    Mar 19 2025

    Dan and Monica address the news about President Trump's executive order affecting the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). At the state level, Monica covers four pieces of library-related legislation to keep an eye on. In RAILS news, they talk about the six open seats on the RAILS Board of Directors and our e-content service, eRead Illinois.

    Relevant Links:

    ALA's Show Up For Our Libraries Campaign

    EveryLibrary

    American Alliance of Museums

    ILA Bill List

    RAILS Board Nominations

    eRead Illinois

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    13 min