Hidden Gems @ Your Library
Posted on April 14, 2022
“Learning is a treasure that follows its owner everywhere.” — Chinese Proverb
My Library Is... Blog
If you have an idea for a My Library Is... blog post, send it to the RAILS Communications Team at communications@railslibraries.info.
Specialized Library Spotlight: Caterpillar Inc. Technical Information Center
Posted on April 4, 2022
Debbie Baaske, acting Member Engagement Manager speaks with Laura Turner, Librarian at the Technical Information Center at Caterpillar Inc. located outside of Peoria, IL. Laura talks about this highly specialized engineering library that serves all worldwide employees of Caterpillar.
My Library Is... Conversation with Estevan Montaño
Posted on April 1, 2022
RAILS Member Engagement Manager Dan Bostrom speaks with Estevan Montaño, University Librarian at the Rebecca Crown Library at Dominican University. This year, the Crown Library will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Estevan talks about the celebration and all of the events planned.
Encouraging Student Creativity Through a Young Authors Contest
Posted on March 30, 2022
The Kankakee School District and Kankakee Public Library love to collaborate with each other when the opportunity arises. The My Library Is…Grant gave us the opportunity to work together to support KSD students’ creativity. Kankakee School District has held a district-wide Young Authors contest for many years, but we recently started promoting it through the libraries.
Specialized Library Spotlight: Dentons
Posted on March 28, 2022
Dan Bostrom, RAILS Member Engagement Manager talks with Eugene Giudice, Senior Research Services Training Specialist at Dentons. Eugene talks about his role at Dentons, a large law firm with locations around the world. By providing specialized training and research services, Eugene brings value to his firm and the individual cases he works on.
E-Books Add to Student’s Emotional Wellness
Posted on March 21, 2022
The social emotional wellness of our students is always a priority. The question becomes how can we make sure that students are getting the support and assistance they need when they need it. Unfortunately, there is not one set solution that meets the needs of all. The best solution is to offer multiple avenues for students to access reliable social emotional information and r
Specialized Library Spotlight: DuPage County Law Library
Posted on March 16, 2022
Dan Bostrom, RAILS Member Engagement Manager talks with Juanita Harrell, Law Library Manager at DuPage County Law Library. Juanita discusses how the library serves a wide audience including litigants, attorneys, judges, and the general public. This library has a unique mission to help everyone navigate the complex language and process of the law.
A Lovely Library Engagement
Posted on March 11, 2022
River Forest Library is the final destination for an elaborate marriage proposal.
Beyond Reading Off the Beaten Path
Posted on March 9, 2022
A long time ago, in a library far, far away, someone suggested the first "summer reading" program, and for a LONG time, that is exactly what most library summer programs consisted of - reading. Nothing more, nothing less. Different programs count pages or days or minutes, but reading has been at the heart of these programs for decades.
Celebrating Library Lovers month with an Expedition!
Posted on March 7, 2022
In February, McHenry County Youth Librarians encouraged residents to get out and discover the wealth of resources available in county libraries. To celebrate Library Lovers Month, the McHenry County Library Lover’s Expedition began February 1 and was open to all residents of the county and surrounding areas.