DU on Demand: Illinois Library System Collaboration

The Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS), the Illinois Library Association (ILA), and the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) have launched DU on Demand, a new professional development initiative for library personnel across the state.

Announced on September 11, 2025, the program provides online content from Directors University on Demand. The resource is specifically designed to support new public library directors in their professional growth and leadership development.

While the curriculum is tailored for those entering directorial roles, the organizations stated that the content is available to staff members of any level at any library within Illinois.

The materials are shared at no cost to the participating libraries and their employees, aiming to make professional learning and leadership training more accessible to the state’s library workforce.