If you have an idea for a My Library Is... blog post, send it to the RAILS Communications Team at communications@railslibraries.info.
Posted on December 2, 2019
When I work on a video, it generally starts with a theme or style. I want to find a template in which I can fit my ideas and message, because it will make the rest of the process easier. I’ve done something like an infomercial, something in the style of an old educational film, and the most recent was kind of a corny car commercial, influenced by a show I love (Tim and Eric Aweso
Posted on November 22, 2019
Social media is a great way to promote your library. So how do you keep things engaging, but also relatable to your library?
Knowing your core audience, or who you want to promote certain things to, is the first step. What do you want the post to convey?
Posted on November 4, 2019
Super fun thing to do as a family. We learned a lot! And visited other libraries we wouldn't of otherwise. Thank you! ~Gabriela S.
Great Road Trip. Liked my journey a lot. Will return to all of these libraries. Good planned idea to focus on Pinnacles libraries. ~Carol P.
Posted on October 28, 2019
In the survey RAILS conducted earlier this year, we asked members to rate major challenges they faced when trying to tell their library’s story.
Posted on September 16, 2019
To better advocate for Quincy Public Library, we decided to ask patrons and library users if they would be willing to speak at City Council meetings in support of library programs.
Posted on September 10, 2019
Early in 2019, the East Moline Public Library launched a capital campaign to make the case for their new building.
Posted on August 13, 2019
“I’m not really a joiner.” The words fell out of my mouth before I really knew what I was saying. I had said the same thing so many times in my life that it felt like a cliche, but I realized in that moment that it had been a while since I had given it much thought.
Posted on July 31, 2019
I really just wanted to host the Skylab from the Peoria Riverfront Museum. That’s all.
And how can you blame me? Have you seen it? It’s this giant inflatable dome and, once inside, it’s a planetarium.
Posted on July 30, 2019
Over the past 10 years, I have utilized a number of strategies to engage my teachers and communicate the value and importance of library resources, especially the value of a certified teacher librarian. I created a library menu, using humor and visuals to offer choices from quick lessons all the way through fully co-taught units.
Posted on June 11, 2019
RAILS provides programs and services to approximately 1,300 academic, public, school, and special libraries in the north and west-central part of Illinois. A very frequent request from all types of members is for help telling their stories and proving their value to their different stakeholders.