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.
2026
No July Meeting
Thursday, August 13, 2026 - Lansing Public Library (2750 Indiana Ave, Lansing, IL 60438)
Thursday, September 10, 2026 - Blue Island Public Library (2433 York St, Blue Island, IL 60406)
Thursday, October 8, 2026 - Grande Prairie Public Library (3479 W 183rd St, Hazel Crest, IL 60429)
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - Acorn Public Library (15624 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452)
No December Meeting
2027
Thursday, January 14, 2027 - Orland Park Public Library (14921 S Ravinia Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462)
Thursday, February 11, 2027 - Matteson Public Library District (801 School Ave, Matteson, IL 60443)
Thursday, March 11, 2027 - TBD
Thursday, April 8, 2027 - Hodgkins Public Library (6500 Wenz Ave, Hodgkins, IL 60525)
Thursday, May 13, 2027 - TBD
Thursday, June 10, 2027 - TBD
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:
July 17, 2026 - ZoomSeptember 17, 2026 - Acorn Public Library (15624 Central Ave, Oak Forest, IL 60452) November 20, 2026 - ZoomJanuary 15, 2027 - ZoomMarch 19, 2027 - TBDMay 21, 2027 - ZoomMeeting 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.
