10–11 a.m. Third Thursdays CE: Doing Less with Less
each third Thursday of the month
Join us online or in person each third Thursday of the month from 10-11 a.m. to hear from a guest speaker about an important or arising topic facing the library community.
All Third Thursday CE sessions will be streamed live, but participants who are also attending the IHLS Members Matter meeting are encouraged to attend both events in person at a rotating location.
This month...
Session Topic To Be Announced
Speaker: Mandy Walters, Director of Pend Oreille County Library District
Session Description: Library staff have a hard time saying no to their communities, and the thought of ending programs or services can be terrifying when usage stats rule. In this session, Pend Oreille County Library District Director Mandy Walters will detail the merits of doing an excellent job with the funds allocated but no more and, in turn, making the case to the community that more funds equals more services. Scaling back can also be a morale builder for staff, decreasing burnout and turnover. Attendees will leave with the communication tools necessary to justify doing less to their Boards, communities, and other stakeholders and to advocate regarding what they could do with more resources.
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11 a.m.–Noon IHLS Members Matter
each third Thursday of the month
Be the first to hear the latest news from Illinois Heartland Library System, SHARE, and more. Then, it’s your turn! Share your library's wins, ask your peers their thoughts on obstacles you're facing, and tell us what support you could use from IHLS.
All IHLS Members Matter meetings will be hybrid. However, in-person attendance at our rotating location is encouraged so you can get the most out of these monthly networking opportunities.
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Registration
Open to: Members of Illinois Heartland Library System.
Cost: There is no cost for this membership meeting.
Advance registration is required and is imperative for in-person participants. Registering for one event automatically registers you for both events. Attend one or both, in person or online!
Virtual Attendance: Please register through this L2 page.
In-person Attendance: Space is limited, and the number of in-person seats varies by location. Please register early through this L2 page to save your spot! Select the in-person location during registration.
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Joining the Meeting
Online: Join the meeting using this link
In-Person:
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About Illinois Heartland Library System
Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) is a dedicated partner to public, school, academic, and special libraries across southern and parts of central Illinois. As one of the state's two multi-type library systems, IHLS supports libraries with efficient interlibrary loan delivery services, seamless automated lending, robust e-resources, and consulting and continuing education in librarianship. By connecting diverse library communities across the region, IHLS empowers its members to provide their patrons with access to the information and services they need, when they need them. IHLS has offices in Champaign, Carbondale, and Edwardsville, Ill.
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