Sierra Vega Discover eCommerce Mobile AppJoin PrairieCat staff for a new directors welcome meeting. We will go over some of the basics of what PrairieCat does for our members. You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions and chat with fellow new directors.
Join PrairieCat Director Carolyn Coulter for an open house to ask any questions you might have related to PrairieCat. This is an informal virtual meeting with the opportunity to discuss what’s going on at PrairieCat, share your feedback, and ask questions.
Join PrairieCat Director Carolyn Coulter for an open house to ask any questions you might have related to PrairieCat. This is an informal virtual meeting with the opportunity to discuss what’s going on at PrairieCat, share your feedback, and ask questions.
Join us for a PrairieCat Member Update. Hear the latest from PrairieCat staff and your colleagues from across the consortium.
How do other libraries present their biographies? We currently have them all together. I find that the more modern (recently written) ones get lost next to the classic ancient ones. Do other libraries have more than one shelf section?
PrairieCat Users Group Day (PUG Day) is an annual event dedicated to professional development, networking, and continuing education for library staff.
PUG Day 2026 is virtual this year via Zoom.
Program details and registration information will be shared when finalized.
PrairieCat Users Group Day (PUG Day) is an annual event dedicated to professional development, networking, and continuing education for library staff.
PUG Day 2026 is virtual this year via Zoom.
Program details and registration information will be shared when finalized.
Join Laura Keyes, Library Program Specialist at the Illinois State Library, for an update on recent changes to Illinois Public Library Annual Report (IPLAR). She'll highlight what's new and answer your questions to help making reporting easier and clearer.
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Graves-Hume Public Library District
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PrairieCat Resource Sharing Summit: Patron Behavior Policy and Best Practices
The summit will be facilitated by Amanda Standerfer, Fast Forward Libraries Consultant. Guest speakers include Attorney Anne M. Skrodzki, Partner at Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins and Jessica Walker, QMHP, Staff Educator at Rosecrance Behavioral Health. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate with colleagues from across the state.
Join your colleagues from PrairieCat to learn more about building a patron behavior policy that supports your library and your patrons. Difficult patron interactions can sometimes impact customer service, but having a solid policy and staff training will provide a strong foundation to responding appropriately in these situations. Hear from Attorney Anne M. Skrodzki, Partner at Klein, Thorpe & Jenkins, about the legal considerations when crafting your library’s patron behavior policy. Next, a panel of librarians will share their patron behavior policies and their experiences with implementing their policies. A training session from Rosecrance Behavioral Health will close out the day.
Coffee and lunch will be provided. Please list any dietary restrictions when registering. Meeting is in the Yusunas Meeting Room. Registration will close on April 20, 2026.