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My Library Is... Conversation with Katey Moore.

Conversation with Katey Moore

Posted on April 2, 2021

RAILS Member Engagement Manager Dan Bostrom speaks with Katey Moore, Marketing Coordinator, Bourbonnais Public Library about their approach to video marketing. 

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Image credit: Robert R. Jones Public Library.

Taking Advantage of the Pandemic to Reimagine Our Kids’ Space

Posted on March 31, 2021

This unprecedented year has been rough on us all. As the Assistant Director of a small public library developing and implementing dynamic children’s programming was at the forefront of brainstorms throughout my workweek. Pre-pandemic, my library staffed by five was akin to offering three-five programs a week for our community’s youth.

Image credit: Dunlap Public Library District.

Collaborating with Student Changemakers

Posted on March 29, 2021

Keeping students engaged with the library during the pandemic has been challenging. Over the past year as the building was closed or offered reduced hours, we haven’t been able to serve as the traditional third place where students can visit after school, gather to study, or meet for programs.

Special Libraries Association.

Connecting Members Virtually During a Pandemic

Posted on March 22, 2021

In 2020, the Illinois Community of the Special Libraries Association (SLA) faced a new challenge: how to make members feel engaged and connected to their association and fellow members when in-person events were no longer an option. As president-elect, I was responsible for the bulk of our programming.

RIPL bookmobile

Enhancing Connections with Our Schools

Posted on March 18, 2021

Deepening community connections in a pandemic is no easy task, so it was a win-win when Rock Island Public Library found an opportunity to help digitally under-served Rock Island-Milan School District #41 students connect to remote and blended learning, and also increase their access to digital books.

Account Services staff member Audrey checks out last Wednesday’s Fox Tracks for an update on what’s going at the libraries this week.

Preach to the Choir

Posted on March 15, 2021

When we have a message we want to share with the public, we turn to our list of what I like to think of as tools, and decide which will best help us get the word out. Depending on the message, we use a combination (or all!) of these tools: social media posts, print and electronic newsletter blurbs, flyers, bookmarks, press releases, blogs, etc.

My Library Is... Conversation with Nancy Ashbrook.

Conversation with Nancy Ashbrook

Posted on March 12, 2021

Reading with Patrick. Read Between the Ravines. Image credit: Lake Forest Public Library.

Talking About Important Topics Through Reading

Posted on March 11, 2021

Lake Forest Library and Lake Bluff Public Library are proud to present their joint nonfiction reading program called Read Between the Ravines. This Two Communities, One Nonfiction Book program brings together Lake Forest and Lake Bluff with the purpose of enhancing nonfiction literacy and inspiring discussion around real-world issues. 

Library shelving. Photo courtesy of Ron Barshinger (2021).

Every Trick in (and out of) the Book

Posted on March 8, 2021

Textbook affordability and accessibility issues are not new. We have seen alarming articles on how the rising costs of required course materials is overburdening college students and thwarting their efforts to achieve their educational and professional goals.

Story walk sign.

Story Walk Encourages Family Time, Reading, & Exercise

Posted on March 5, 2021

My Library Is part of a group of small libraries in rural west central Illinois that has been focusing on Early Childhood Literacy with the support of the Tracy Family Foundation.