We Connect Libraries. Thriving libraries are essential to all who learn, live, or work in Illinois. RAILS is a regional library system, a government agency that provides services to libraries in the northern and west-central areas of the state of Illinois. We serve approximately 1250 private, public, school, and university library members, which have a total of more than 4000 library facilities in a 27,000 square mile area. RAILS provides leadership in ensuring sustainable, equitable… Show more We Connect Libraries. Thriving libraries are essential to all who learn, live, or work in Illinois. RAILS is a regional library system, a government agency that provides services to libraries in the northern and west-central areas of the state of Illinois. We serve approximately 1250 private, public, school, and university library members, which have a total of more than 4000 library facilities in a 27,000 square mile area. RAILS provides leadership in ensuring sustainable, equitable resource sharing for all member libraries through interlibrary delivery, continuing education & consulting resources, shared catalog & cataloging support, group purchases & vendor discounts, and more. Show less

Term 2020 - 2023. The Council is the governing body of ALA. It delegates to the divisions of the Association authority to plan and carry out programs and activities with policy established by Council. Council determines all policies of the Association and its decisions are binding.

Chief administrative officer of the library, responsible for overseeing and directing all operations and functions of the library, in accordance with the direction of the Board of Trustees and in alignment with the Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Values. This includes all areas of finance and administration, operations and facilities, and programs, services, and technology for a nonprofit institution with a $16 million annual operating budget, Library Journal Star rating, and… Show more Chief administrative officer of the library, responsible for overseeing and directing all operations and functions of the library, in accordance with the direction of the Board of Trustees and in alignment with the Vision Statement, Mission Statement, and Values. This includes all areas of finance and administration, operations and facilities, and programs, services, and technology for a nonprofit institution with a $16 million annual operating budget, Library Journal Star rating, and serving a district of over 126,000 and a staff of just under 300. Show less

Teaching INFO 287 Innovation and Participatory Practice in Libraries

Led and managed 25 full- and part-time assistants and supervisors responsible for delivering outstanding front line services Introduced, developed, and oversaw the direction of the Library's participatory community space, Idea Box.Responsible for merchandising library collections, creating positive and memorable first and last impressions, and providing our patrons with the welcome they deserve