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: <a href="https://railslibraries.org/imls-advocacy">IMLS Advocacy Pulse Page</a> <a href= "https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/28/illinois-interlibrary-loan/"> Chicago Tribune Article</a> <a href= "https://librarylearning.org/event/2025-06-03/explore-more-illinois-qa"> 6/3 EMI Information Session</a> <a href="https://railslibraries.org/board/election">RAILS Board Election</a> <a href="https://railslibraries.org/grants">RAILS Grants</a> <a href="https://railslibraries.org/education/archives">RAILS CE Archives</a>

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

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: <a href="https://railslibraries.org/imls-advocacy" rel="noopener noreferrer">IMLS Advocacy Pulse Page</a> <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/04/28/illinois-interlibrary-loan/" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Chicago Tribune Article</a> <a href="https://librarylearning.org/event/2025-06-03/explore-more-illinois-qa" rel="noopener noreferrer"> 6/3 EMI Information Session</a> <a href="https://railslibraries.org/board/election" rel="noopener noreferrer">RAILS Board Election</a> <a href="https://railslibraries.org/grants" rel="noopener noreferrer">RAILS Grants</a> <a href="https://railslibraries.org/education/archives" rel="noopener noreferrer">RAILS CE Archives</a>

May 21, 2025

Short episodes where you can find out what's happening with our library system.

Hosted by Dan Bostrom (RAILS Member Engagement Manager) and Monica Harris (RAILS Executive Director). Produced and edited by Ola Gronski (RAILS Digital Marketing and Communications Specialist).

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Short episodes where you can find out what's happening with our library system. Hosted by Dan Bostrom (RAILS Member Engagement Manager) and Monica Harris (RAILS Executive Director). Produced and edited by Ola Gronski (RAILS Digital Marketing and Communications Specialist).

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