RAILS Minute

RAILS Executive Director Monica Harris introduces our new Director of Marketing and Communications, Dan Bostrom! Together, they discuss what's on the agenda for the upcoming RAILS Member Update, a new EDI resource for members called Freedom Lifted, and the My Library Is... grant opportunity that is now available for all types of libraries.

Links:

RAILS Member Update

My Library Is... Grants

RAILS Minute is a product of the Reaching Across Illinois Library System. Hosted by Dan Bostrom (Member Engagement Manager) and Monica Harris (Executive Director). Produced by Ola Gronski (Digital Marketing and Communications Specialist).

Monica recaps the successful banned books week program that she participated in with Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and encourages members to submit their public comments on Public Act 103-0100 before the October 25 deadline.

Dan and Monica also discuss the recent increase in library bomb threats and, in lighter news, some exciting new developments about statewide broadband access in Illinois.

Links:

Public Act 103-0100

FBI Boston Bomb Threat Webinars

BEAD Initial Proposal and Comment Information

RAILS Minute is a product of the Reaching Across Illinois Library System. Hosted by Dan Bostrom (Member Engagement Manager) and Monica Harris (Executive Director). Produced by Ola Gronski (Digital Marketing and Communications Specialist).

With Banned Books Week quickly approaching, Monica talks about the Book Challenges on the Rise program she'll be participating in with Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias.

Dan and Monica also share highlights from the recent joint meeting between RAILS and IHLS at the Illinois State Library. Both systems are collaborating on some exciting events, including a school library data panel at the AISLE Conference and the 10th Anniversary eRead Illinois Party at the ILA Conference.

Links:

Book Challenges on the Rise (Monday, October 2)

eRead Illinois 10th Anniversary Party (Tuesday, October 24)

eRead Illinois testimonial submission

RAILS Minute is a product of the Reaching Across Illinois Library System. Hosted by Dan Bostrom (Member Engagement Manager) and Monica Harris (Executive Director). Produced by Ola Gronski (Digital Marketing and Communications Specialist).