RAILS Minute
af Reaching Across Illinois Library System
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October 29, 2025
October 29, 2025
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Short episodes where you can find out what's happening with our library system.
Hosted by Dan Bostrom (RAILS Member Engagement Manager) and Monica Harris (RAILS Executive Director). Produced and edited by Ola Gronski (RAILS Digital Marketing and Communications Specialist).
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- October 29, 2025 · 16 min.Dan and Monica break down the latest in this month's RAILS Minute: 💡 What we learned during conference season 📱 The new platform that will host eRead Illinois ⚖️ Library…
- September 17, 2025 · 8 min.Dan and Monica break down the latest in this month's RAILS Minute: 💰 Your chance to win a $100 Visa gift card 📚 How two million items were added to Find More Illinois 📍 What you…
- August 20, 2025 · 8 min.Dan and Monica break down the latest in this month's RAILS Minute: 🎧 A new season of the Can't Shelve This podcast ✏️ A free, full-day of virtual learning for school library…
- July 23, 2025 · 8 min.Dan and Monica break down the latest in this month's RAILS Minute: 💡 A new leadership program for all levels of library staff 📈 Our first-ever upcoming data conference 💰 The…
- June 25, 2025 · 12 min.Dan and Monica break down the latest in this month's RAILS Minute: 🗳️ Results from the 2025 RAILS Board election 💰 Key updates on IMLS funding 🌐 A new digital equity opportunity…
- May 21, 2025 · 13 min.Dan and Monica recap all the latest updates on the IMLS funding situation, including important news from the Illinois State Library about the upcoming fiscal year. They also chat…
- April 16, 2025 · 11 min.Dan and Monica provide updates about the dismantling of IMLS, sharing new resources, events, and talking points that members should know about. They also discuss the new 2024…
- March 19, 2025 · 13 min.Dan and Monica address the news about President Trump's executive order affecting the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). At the state level, Monica covers four…
- February 12, 2025 · 7 min.In news of a federal grant freeze, Dan and Monica explain how RAILS is funded. They also address the influx of legal questions from our members about immigration enforcement and…
- November 13, 2024 · 7 min.Dan and Monica recap what they learned at last week's AISLE Conference in Tinley Park. They also discuss RAILS news, including a public library trustee vacancy on the RAILS Board…
- October 23, 2024 · 10 min.Dan and Monica recap the successful ILA conference and announce the winner of our Canon Ivy Mini Photo Printer giveaway. They also discuss more opportunities to connect at the…
- September 11, 2024 · 7 min.Things are ramping up at RAILS this fall! Dan and Monica talk about the new Illinois Libraries: Agencies of Impact data study, the exciting premiere of our new podcast for school…
- August 13, 2024 · 8 min.It's all about learning and collaboration in this month's episode of RAILS Minute. Dan and Monica discuss upcoming networking opportunities for school library workers, promote…
- July 24, 2024 · 11 min.Dan and Monica talk about the eagerly-anticipated statewide e-resource package, exciting new opportunities for library catalogers, and resources available for school librarians…
- June 13, 2024 · 7 min.Dan and Monica announce our newly-elected RAILS Board members, what libraries need to know in order to be in compliance with Title II, and how you might be interested in…
- May 23, 2024 · 7 min.Dan and Monica talk all things digital accessibility in this month's episode, including an overview of our new Pulse Page, a continuing education opportunity on June 12, and the…
- April 23, 2024 · 5 min.Dan and Monica discuss why you should vote in the upcoming RAILS Board election, where you can find us during the spring, and how we've expanded opportunities for the My Library…
- March 19, 2024 · 10 min.This month, Dan and Monica highlight the successful launch of the School Library Advocacy through Education (SLATE) data dashboard and emphasize the value of the Freedom Lifted…
- January 23, 2024 · 6 min.In the first episode of 2024, Monica and Dan formally announce the new RAILS Director of Consulting and CE, the SLATE dashboard launch, and all the deadlines members should know…
- December 14, 2023 · 5 min.It's the final episode of 2023! Dan and Monica talk about all of the upcoming deadlines that members need to keep in mind during the holiday season, including the Paid Leave for…
