Suburban Libraries' Administrator Meeting (SLAM)
ATLAS helps coordinate a monthly networking meeting to provide an opportunity for its member library directors to network, consult, mentor and advocate.
SLAM takes place at 10:00 am on the second Thursday of the month unless otherwise noted. SLAM does not meeting in July or December.
Topics include updates on local, system and state library issues, best practices, networking, and mentoring.
Upcoming Dates and Locations:
Please note that all SLAM meetings are being held in-person and masks wearing is subject to the rules and regulations of the hosting library's policy.
2025
Thursday, August 14 - Matteson Area Public Library District (801 School Ave, Matteson, IL 60443)
Thursday, September 11 - Richton Park Public Library (22310 Latonia Ln, Richton Park, IL 60471)
Thursday, October 9 - South Holland Public Library (16250 Wausau Avenue South Holland, IL 60473)
Thursday, November 13 - Lansing Public Library (2750 Indiana Ave, Lansing, IL 60438 )
NO DECEMBER MEETING
2026
Thursday, January 8, 2026 - Oak Lawn Public Library (9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453)
Thursday, February 12, 2026 - Alsip-Merrionette Park Library (11960 S Pulaski Rd, Alsip, IL 60803)
Thursday, March 12, 2026 - Blue Island Public Library (2433 York St, Blue Island, IL 60406)
Thursday, April 9, 2026 - Homewood Public Library (17917 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430)
Thursday, May 14, 2026 - Orland Park Public Library (14921 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462)
Thursday, June 11, 2026 - Oak Lawn Public Library (9427 Raymond Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453)
ATLAS Middle Managers Round Table (AMMRT)
AMMRT is a free, informal round table discussion group open to all middle managers (not just ATLAS libraries). Meetings are located at libraries in the South Suburbs. The focus at AMMRT is on issues and best practices of library middle management.
AMMRT meets from 9:30am-11:00am on the third Friday of alternating months. (Jan / Mar / May/ Jul/ Sep / Nov )
All meetings will be posted on the L2 calendar. Meetings are held via Zoom.
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
Meeting information is announced via L2 and Rails Middle Managers Listserv.
Looking for more ways to connect with your colleagues?
Check out these other library networking groups that meet in the area:
Children's Librarians Association of the South Suburbs (CLASS)
CLASS is a professional organization of public youth librarians who meet bi-monthly, September-May at member libraries throughout the south suburban area. Check L2 and the Listserv for updates.
Library Administrators Conference of Northern Illinois (LACONI)
LACONI is comprised of eight different sections which offer programs designed to enhance skills and knowledge of library staff in their area of expertise. For more information, visit their website at laconi.net.
South Suburban Adult Programmers (SSAP)
SSAP is a networking group that shares adult programming ideas, contacts, and anything else related to programming. Check L2 and the Listserv for updates.
