Calendar
- Training
- Mar. 2, 2026
- 01:30 PM
Join CCS staff for hands-on training for LX Starter. Staff will learn how to navigate and use the LX Starter staff portal, learn how to configure notice design, and practice setting up their own notices with CCS staff support. This training is intended for Beta Libraries.
Join CCS staff for hands-on training for LX Starter. Staff will learn how to navigate and use the LX Starter staff portal, learn how to configure notice design, and practice setting up their own notices with CCS staff support. This training is intended for Beta Libraries.
America/Chicago LX Starter Training (CCS)- Training
- Mar. 3, 2026
- 09:00 AM
Join us for a hands-on training session to introduce OrangeBoy Savannah. Due to overwhelming interest in this training, we are limiting participation to 5 attendees per library. To identify participants, please see our guide: Should I attend OrangeBoy Savannah Training? **
This session will include:
Review: What is Savannah, and why are we/how will we/who will be using it?
- How to access and navigate OrangeBoy Savannah.
- What are Clusters?
Information about standard reports and how to use them.
Standard reports currently include summary data for ILS and econtent use*
Market Watch Reports: Mapping active cardholders and census data
Please note:
*Authentication, Wi-Fi, gate count, and programming data will be covered in a future session.
**We strongly recommend that you participate in this training only if your library has already provided all applicable credentials to CCS for data stored in Freegal, Hoopla, CloudLibrary, Kanopy, Mango, OverDrive, and Beanstack. If you’re unsure about which credentials CCS may still need from your library, please open a help desk ticket.
Join us for a hands-on training session to introduce OrangeBoy Savannah. Due to overwhelming interest in this training, we are limiting participation to 5 attendees per library. To identify participants, please see our guide: Should I attend OrangeBoy Savannah Training? **
This session will include:
Review: What is Savannah, and why are we/how will we/who will be using it?
- How to access and navigate OrangeBoy Savannah.
- What are Clusters?
Information about standard reports and how to use them.
Standard reports currently include summary data for ILS and econtent use*
Market Watch Reports: Mapping active cardholders and census data
Please note:
*Authentication, Wi-Fi, gate count, and programming data will be covered in a future session.
**We strongly recommend that you participate in this training only if your library has already provided all applicable credentials to CCS for data stored in Freegal, Hoopla, CloudLibrary, Kanopy, Mango, OverDrive, and Beanstack. If you’re unsure about which credentials CCS may still need from your library, please open a help desk ticket.
America/Chicago Introduction to OrangeBoy Savannah- Database Management Committee
- Mar. 3, 2026
- 11:00 AM
- Training
- Mar. 4, 2026
- 01:00 PM
*This webinar is similar to the OrangeBoy in-person training, but without some of the interactive practice, and will be recorded.
Join us for a webinar to introduce OrangeBoy Savannah. To identify participants, please see our guide: Should I attend OrangeBoy Savannah Training? **
This session will include:
Review: What is Savannah, and why are we/how will we/who will be using it?
- How to access and navigate OrangeBoy Savannah.
- What are Clusters?
Information about standard reports and how to use them.
Standard reports currently include summary data for ILS and econtent use*
Market Watch Reports: Mapping active cardholders and census data
Please note:
*Authentication, Wi-Fi, gate count, and programming data will be covered in a future session.
**We strongly recommend that you participate in this training only if your library has already provided all applicable credentials to CCS for data stored in Freegal, Hoopla, CloudLibrary, Kanopy, Mango, OverDrive, and Beanstack. If you’re unsure about which credentials CCS may still need from your library, please open a help desk ticket.
*This webinar is similar to the OrangeBoy in-person training, but without some of the interactive practice, and will be recorded.
Join us for a webinar to introduce OrangeBoy Savannah. To identify participants, please see our guide: Should I attend OrangeBoy Savannah Training? **
This session will include:
Review: What is Savannah, and why are we/how will we/who will be using it?
- How to access and navigate OrangeBoy Savannah.
- What are Clusters?
Information about standard reports and how to use them.
Standard reports currently include summary data for ILS and econtent use*
Market Watch Reports: Mapping active cardholders and census data
Please note:
*Authentication, Wi-Fi, gate count, and programming data will be covered in a future session.
**We strongly recommend that you participate in this training only if your library has already provided all applicable credentials to CCS for data stored in Freegal, Hoopla, CloudLibrary, Kanopy, Mango, OverDrive, and Beanstack. If you’re unsure about which credentials CCS may still need from your library, please open a help desk ticket.
America/Chicago Introduction to OrangeBoy Savannah Webinar- Training
- Mar. 5, 2026
- 10:00 AM
Join CCS staff for hands-on training for LX Starter. Staff will learn how to navigate and use the LX Starter staff portal, learn how to configure notice design, and practice setting up their own notices with CCS staff support. This training is intended for Beta Libraries.
Join CCS staff for hands-on training for LX Starter. Staff will learn how to navigate and use the LX Starter staff portal, learn how to configure notice design, and practice setting up their own notices with CCS staff support. This training is intended for Beta Libraries.
America/Chicago LX Starter Training (CCS)- Training
- Mar. 10, 2026
- 01:00 PM
Community history and local collections are valuable resources for students, genealogists, and researchers. Libraries often serve as stewards of these materials, but making them digitally accessible can feel complex or overwhelming.
This session from OurDigitalWorld will provide practical guidance for planning and managing digitization projects in library and archival settings.
Participants will learn:
- How to identify clear starting points for digitization projects
- Practical project management techniques tailored to libraries and archives
- Ways to minimize common challenges during digitization initiatives
- How to structure realistic workflows for unique collection types (photographs, records, oral histories, newspapers, etc.)
- Strategies for creating accessible, sustainable collections for long-term online discovery
The seminar is designed for staff at all experience levels who are involved in planning, coordinating, or supporting digitization efforts.
A recording will be available to registrants.
Community history and local collections are valuable resources for students, genealogists, and researchers. Libraries often serve as stewards of these materials, but making them digitally accessible can feel complex or overwhelming.
This session from OurDigitalWorld will provide practical guidance for planning and managing digitization projects in library and archival settings.
Participants will learn:
- How to identify clear starting points for digitization projects
- Practical project management techniques tailored to libraries and archives
- Ways to minimize common challenges during digitization initiatives
- How to structure realistic workflows for unique collection types (photographs, records, oral histories, newspapers, etc.)
- Strategies for creating accessible, sustainable collections for long-term online discovery
The seminar is designed for staff at all experience levels who are involved in planning, coordinating, or supporting digitization efforts.
A recording will be available to registrants.
America/Chicago Managing Digitization Projects for Local History Collections- Executive Committee
- Mar. 11, 2026
- 10:00 AM
To submit public comment, either join the meeting using the link below, or send an email with your comments to Executive Director Rebecca Malinowski at rmalinowski@ccslib.org at any time before the meeting. All comments will be read aloud during the meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87860143324?pwd=bUtqUlNDUk8vT3Z2U3VOK0NaSm9ydz09
Meeting ID: 878 6014 3324 Web Passcode: CCSEC
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Phone Passcode: 180412
To submit public comment, either join the meeting using the link below, or send an email with your comments to Executive Director Rebecca Malinowski at rmalinowski@ccslib.org at any time before the meeting. All comments will be read aloud during the meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87860143324?pwd=bUtqUlNDUk8vT3Z2U3VOK0NaSm9ydz09
Meeting ID: 878 6014 3324 Web Passcode: CCSEC
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Phone Passcode: 180412
America/Chicago Executive Committee Meeting- Circulation & Interlibrary Loan Advisory Group
- Mar. 12, 2026
- 09:30 AM
- Information Technology (IT) Technical Group
- Mar. 17, 2026
- 09:30 AM
- Acquisitions Technical Group
- Mar. 18, 2026
- 10:00 AM
This will be a virtual meeting. The link will be sent out via email.
This will be a virtual meeting. The link will be sent out via email.
America/Chicago Acquisitions Technical Group Meeting- Patron Access Services (PAS) Technical Group
- Mar. 19, 2026
- 09:30 AM
Zoom Invite link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83479466774?pwd=q4xGo0JxtlilaubutbzahR6WwzOeuw.1
Meeting ID: 834 7946 6774
Passcode: 300871
Dial In Number: 1 312 626 6799
Submit Agenda Topics: https://forms.office.com/r/vzHs6XEjnv
Zoom Invite link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83479466774?pwd=q4xGo0JxtlilaubutbzahR6WwzOeuw.1
Meeting ID: 834 7946 6774
Passcode: 300871
Dial In Number: 1 312 626 6799
Submit Agenda Topics: https://forms.office.com/r/vzHs6XEjnv
America/Chicago PAS Technical Group Meeting- Training
- Mar. 24, 2026
- 01:00 PM
Virtually drop-in any time from 1:00 to 2:00PM to get support configuring your LX Starter notices. Bring questions, examples, and anything CCS staff can support you on during this process! This session will meet on Zoom - link to be shared by your project lead.
Virtually drop-in any time from 1:00 to 2:00PM to get support configuring your LX Starter notices. Bring questions, examples, and anything CCS staff can support you on during this process! This session will meet on Zoom - link to be shared by your project lead.
America/Chicago LX Starter Drop-In Workshop (CCS)- Training
- Mar. 26, 2026
- 01:00 PM
This webinar will provide an overview of the current functions in Leap v. 8.0 and the functions that still require the Client. It will include an in-depth review of the new cataloging features in Leap and how they fit in with cataloging workflows in Leap.
This webinar will provide an overview of the current functions in Leap v. 8.0 and the functions that still require the Client. It will include an in-depth review of the new cataloging features in Leap and how they fit in with cataloging workflows in Leap.
America/Chicago Cataloging in Leap v. 8.0- Training
- Mar. 30, 2026
- 01:00 PM
This webinar will provide an overview of the current functions in Leap v. 8.0 and the functions that still require the Client. It will include an in-depth review of the new acquisitions features in Leap and how they fit in with acquisitions workflows in Leap.
This webinar will provide an overview of the current functions in Leap v. 8.0 and the functions that still require the Client. It will include an in-depth review of the new acquisitions features in Leap and how they fit in with acquisitions workflows in Leap.
America/Chicago Acquisitions in Leap v. 8.0- Executive Committee
- Apr. 8, 2026
- 10:00 AM
To submit public comment, either join the meeting using the link below, or send an email with your comments to Executive Director Rebecca Malinowski at rmalinowski@ccslib.org at any time before the meeting. All comments will be read aloud during the meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87860143324?pwd=bUtqUlNDUk8vT3Z2U3VOK0NaSm9ydz09
Meeting ID: 878 6014 3324 Web Passcode: CCSEC
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Phone Passcode: 180412
To submit public comment, either join the meeting using the link below, or send an email with your comments to Executive Director Rebecca Malinowski at rmalinowski@ccslib.org at any time before the meeting. All comments will be read aloud during the meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87860143324?pwd=bUtqUlNDUk8vT3Z2U3VOK0NaSm9ydz09
Meeting ID: 878 6014 3324 Web Passcode: CCSEC
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Phone Passcode: 180412
America/Chicago Executive Committee Meeting- Circulation Technical Group
- Apr. 9, 2026
- 09:30 AM
RSVP and submit agenda topics: https://forms.office.com/r/c9yLyhevwL
RSVPs due by March 26, 2026.
RSVP and submit agenda topics: https://forms.office.com/r/c9yLyhevwL
RSVPs due by March 26, 2026.
America/Chicago Circ Technical Group Meeting- Training
- Apr. 17, 2026
- 10:30 AM
To submit public comment, either join the meeting using the link below, or send an email with your comments to Executive Director Rebecca Malinowski at rmalinowski@ccslib.org at any time before the meeting. All comments will be read aloud during the meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85684573268?pwd=kL5gNylFmqPQcXlVgbRlbfMtF2zrxj.1
Meeting ID: 856 8457 3268
Passcode: 639079
+1312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Phone PassCode:639079
To submit public comment, either join the meeting using the link below, or send an email with your comments to Executive Director Rebecca Malinowski at rmalinowski@ccslib.org at any time before the meeting. All comments will be read aloud during the meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85684573268?pwd=kL5gNylFmqPQcXlVgbRlbfMtF2zrxj.1
Meeting ID: 856 8457 3268
Passcode: 639079
+1312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Phone PassCode:639079
America/Chicago Bylaws and Policy Committee Meeting- Standard Cataloging Rules and Practice (SCRAP) Advisory Group
- Apr. 22, 2026
- 01:00 PM
This will be a virtual meeting. The link will be sent out via email.
This will be a virtual meeting. The link will be sent out via email.
America/Chicago SCRAP Advisory Group Meeting- Training
- Apr. 29, 2026
- 01:00 PM
In this webinar, library staff will learn how to navigate the LX Starter Audience feature to pull patron-specific notice data and statistics on LX Starter.
In this webinar, library staff will learn how to navigate the LX Starter Audience feature to pull patron-specific notice data and statistics on LX Starter.
America/Chicago LX Starter Audience Webinar (CCS)- Governing Board
- May. 13, 2026
- 10:00 AM
Auditorium
Auditorium
Auditorium America/Chicago Governing Board Meeting