Sierra 
Exterior of Moline Public Library
Welcome new directors! As a new director at a PrairieCat library, please use these resources to ensure you are taking full advantage of the services and tools your library's membership in PrairieCat offers. Not only are there several benefits of membership in PrairieCat, there are several responsibilities and duties to know about.
New Director at PrairieCat Library Checklist |
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| Communication | |
| Created and/or updated my info on L2 (Library Directory & Learning Calendar) | |
| Explored the PrairieCat website using individual L2 account logins for full access | |
| Subscribed to the PrairieCat monthly enewsletter | |
| Subscribed the PrairieCat news mailing list (new directors of circulating libraries are automatically added to the Delegates mailing list) | |
| PrairieCat Tools | |
| Know how to submit a PrairieCat help desk ticket | |
| Know how to log in to Sierra and the public catalog Vega Discover | |
| Verified that Net Support Notify is installed on library workstations | |
| PrairieCat Training | |
| Know my library's PrairieCat membership level and membership responsibilities | |
| Created a TalentLMS account for online PrairieCat training | |
| Reviewed PrairieCat Policies and Procedures | |
| Verified a staff person at my library is Item Entry Certified / or prepared to complete the Certification within 6 months | |
| Scheduled a virtual or in-person site visit / or attended a New Director Welcome meeting |
Resources for New Directors
| Reaching Across Illinois Library System | |
| Subscribe to RAILS enews | |
| RAILS Member Center | |
| Illinois Library Association | |
| Subscribe to ILA Newsletter | |
| ILA Directors University | |
| Illinois State Library | |
| Resources for Libraries | |
| Illinois Public Library Annual Report |