Name of Activity: AISLE Idea Exchange!
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 7:00 pm – 1PDH
Location: Zoom
Name of Presenter(s): Led by veteran school librarians
Looking for fresh inspiration and practical solutions for your school library? Join fellow school librarians for a lively one-hour Idea Exchange—a collaborative session designed to share strategies, spark creativity, and connect with peers across Illinois. Whether you bring a tried- and-true success story or a challenge you’re looking to solve, you’ll leave with new ideas you can put into action right away.
Member Fee: $10.00
Non-Member Fee: $15.00
Name of Activity: Unlocking the Power of Statewide Databases: Tools and Tips for School Librarians
Date and Time: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 7:00 pm – 1PDH
Location: Zoom
Name of Presenter(s): Ryan Franklin, Illinois State Library
The Illinois State Library’s Statewide Databases are more than just a list of directories – they are a powerful, customizable tool designed to help librarians connect users to resources, programs, and services across the state. In this session, Ryan Franklin from the Illinois State Library will guide participants through practical ways to make the most of all this information.
Learn how you can best use the statewide databases to support your school and community, discover hidden features you may not know exist, and explore options to personalize your library’s landing page for a more engaging, user-friendly experience.
If time allows, Ryan will also highlight other ways the Illinois State Library supports school librarians, from statewide databases to professional development opportunities.
Whether you’re new to the Statewide Databases or looking to refresh your skills, this session will help you uncover new possibilities for making them work for you and your library community.
Member Fee: $10.00
Non-Member Fee: $15.00
