ATLAS (Area Training for Librarians and Staff) is an organization of public libraries in Northern Illinois dedicated to provide networking and professional development opportunities for librarians, staff, and trustees. Upcoming events can be found on Continuing Education.
The former MLS Zones 6, 8, and 9 have become ATLAS, a formal organization dedicated to providing continuing education and networking opportunities for its members. Membership is open to any RAILS public library, for an annual membership fee of $50, and most meetings and workshops will take place in the south/southwest suburbs.
In addition to ATLAS Presents, the professional development component, ATLAS facilitates informal monthly SLAM gatherings (Suburban Library Administrator Meetings), open to all public library directors. Topics will include areas of commonality in system, state, and local levels. The dates and locations for SLAM can be found on Networking Opportunities.
All professional development events are 10:00 am to 12 pm,
and are $25 for members, $35 for non-members,
unless otherwise noted.