Become a Find More Illinois Library

This is the best time to join! For libraries that join before July 2023, all setup fees are waived. No annual fees will be billed until July 1, 2023.

All Illinois libraries are eligible to participate, regardless of their size, type, or library software. New members can join at any time.

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Implementation Steps

  1. Quote acceptance/letter of intent (Library)
  2. Participation agreement (Library and RAILS)
  3. Develop an implementation schedule (RAILS and library)
  4. Data collection (RAILS, library, and integrated library system staff at library or shared catalog consortium)
  5. Software setup (Vendor and RAILS)
  6. Training: One day training for library staff members, provided by RAILS and/or vendor. Training can be conducted in person or virtually, and can be split into two half-days.
  7. Integration of Find More Illinois into library's interlibrary loan workflow (Library, with advice from RAILS).