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ASKED QUESTIONS
How do I schedule a demonstration of the learning portal at an upcoming board meeting?
Please email us at ilead@illinoisheartland.org
I am a trustee and would like to join the iLEAD focus group.
Thank you for being so interested. The focus group opportunity has now ended. Please watch for the portal’s launch to all Illinois Public Library Trustees in January 2024.
Who created the iLEAD Learning Portal?
To ensure the learning portal resonates with trustees, we’ve formed two advisory committees consisting of trustees, directors, and staff members from the Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS), Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS), and ILA. So, you can rest assured that library folks from all over the state provide oversight and quality assurance.
ILA Trustee Forum Spring Webinar #3 – Book Bans and Intellectual Freedom for Trustees
Be prepared for book challenges at your library. We'll provide essential information on relevant laws, how librarians select and organize materials, the procedures for residents to challenge materials, and firsthand experiences from trustees. Date: Saturday, May 9,...
Reminder! Join Us for the April 18 Zoom Workshop
Join us on Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. to learn how the iLEAD Trustee Learning Portal can help public library board members excel. Registering for a workshop requires a free account with Illinois’ Library Directory and Learning Calendar (L2) website....
Reaching Forward North – Illinois Library Association
Reaching Forward North 2026 Friday, May 22, 2026 Location Donald E. Stephens Convention Center5555 North River Road, Rosemont, IL Visit ILA Events to Learn More!