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More than 130 libraries in Northern Illinois share an integrated library automation system

10/21/2026

📣 Special National Friends of Libraries Week announcement for small and rural libraries:

ALA's United for Libraries division and Penguin Random House are teaming up for a third year to support Friends groups serving small and rural libraries across the country!

The 2027 grant program will offer cash grants of $500 and $1,000 to help Friends groups fund priority projects that make a difference in their communities. They'll also receive complimentary eLearning + training on how to leverage grant funds.

📅 Applications open Dec. 8, 2026–Jan. 25, 2027.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hdubzv

09/24/2026

PrairieCat eNewsletter - September 2026 -

09/18/2026

PUG Day 2026 Free Webinar

What's New with Innovative and Product Roadmaps
September 25th | 3:00-3:50 PM | 50 min

An Innovative update talking about what's new and coming with Sierra, Vega Discover, and Vega Mobile.

Register: https://prairiecat-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OfSAT4x5SIKQrE-1VlkMzA #/registration

09/17/2026

PUG Day 2026 Free Webinar

AI and the Library World
September 25th | 2:00-2:50 PM | 50 min

Dr. Pamela Thomas and Eric McKinney of the Cataloging Maintenance Center (CMC) will be discussing AI and the library world, including ChatGPT and DeepSeek as related to libraries, AI and Circulation, Acquisitions, and Interlibrary Loan, and Cataloging, and the ethics and legalities of AI.

Register: https://prairiecat-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eae8PhNqQs-NPG_Iwl1YJw

09/15/2026

PUG Day 2026 Free Webinar

Print Vendors After Baker & Taylor
September 25th | 1:30-1:55 PM | 25 min

After the closure of major book distributor Baker & Taylor in 2025, many libraries quickly shifted to other vendors to fulfill their print material needs. This session will walk through alternatives for library print materials and compare key services and ordering features. We’ll also highlight discounts available to RAILS member libraries to help maximize your materials budget.

Register: https://prairiecat-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KlZjSxENTg2ns_h2iJbgEg

09/14/2026

PUG Day 2026 Free Webinar

How to Start a Collection of Circulating Science Kits
September 25th | 1:00-1:25 PM | 25 min

Are you looking to expand your library of things? To encourage hands-on learning and scientific exploration among youth? Rachel Lenstra, Youth Services Librarian at Galena Public Library District, will teach you how! From securing funding, cataloging the collection and promoting the collection to families, attendees will learn the ins and outs of circulating science kits in their own libraries.

Register: https://prairiecat-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uErWdW15Qsmuc9jO0JCDDg #/registration

09/11/2026

IPLAR tips - plus Q&A time!
September 25th | 9:00-9:50 AM | 50 min

The State Data Coordinator from the Illinois State Library will give an overview of best practices when completing the Illinois Public Library Annual Report (IPLAR). The main part of the presentation will be examples and advice on how to prepare for, and complete, the IPLAR. There will also be time for questions from the attendees.

Register: https://prairiecat-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QvEVNdmUT-uCsDHCjNlycQ

09/10/2026

PUG Day 2026 Free Webinar

The Advocacy Goldmine: Stories Hiding in Your Library Every Day
September 25th | 11:00-12:15 PM | 75 min

Every library has powerful stories happening within its walls—moments of connection, learning, and transformation that often go undocumented. This session helps library staff uncover those stories and turn them into tools for advocacy. Participants will explore how small moments can illustrate the library’s impact and how those stories can support funding, community partnerships, and legislative advocacy.

Register: https://prairiecat-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FhlLXP7zSaqrt08o7Y1fhw

09/09/2026

PUG Day 2026 Free Webinar

Cyber Security Basics
September 24th | 3:30-3:55 PM | 25 min

This presentation will focus on the importance of Cyber Security in todays evolving technological landscape. We will discuss common and emerging threats, talk about prevention, go over some examples, and cover recent incidents.

Register: https://prairiecat-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_M1bI8PetRxWNXMQeGpRylg

09/08/2026

PUG Day 2026 Free Webinar

Vega Discover Homepage Builder Customizations
September 25th | 10:00-10:50 AM | 50 min

Join two PrairieCat libraries that have customized their Vega Discover catalog homepages and PrairieCat User Experience Specialist Shelby O'Hara in a conversation about how to decide which options and customizations available to Content Admins and Site Admins are best for your library. Part case-study, part demonstration. It's recommended to have some knowledge of the Vega Discover Homepage Builder but not necessary.

Register: https://prairiecat-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wWI03_4dQpqCwI90PhkMhw

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