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NSLS is a consortium of over 650 academic, public, school, and special libraries in north suburban Cook, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties. It is one of nine multi-type Illinois library systems funded by yearly grants from the Illinois General Assembly and the office of Jesse White, the Secretary of State and State Librarian.

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Contact Us

Staff Directory

Staff list with job titles and contact information.

Staff by Topic

Find the appropriate staff member by subject area or use the Contact Us form.

Directions and Operating Hours

Includes scheduled closings for holidays.

Our Board and Policies

Board

Information about our board members and board packet information.

Bylaws

Bylaws approved by our board.

Policies and Regulations

Policies and regulations approved by our board.

NSLS Personnel Policies

Policies for all NSLS staff approved by our board.

• Appendix G: Americans With Disabilities Act Resolution
• FMLA Policy (Family and Medical Leave Policy)
  • Appendix A: Employee Rights & Responsibilities
  • Appendix B: Leave Request Form Appendix B

Additional Policies

• Facility Room Rental General Information, Policies, and Guidelines
  • Reservation Form for Use of Room(s) and Facility
• USA PATRIOT Act Policy
• USA PATRIOT Act Resolution
• Open Meetings Act Policy
• Freedom of Information Act Policy
• Adopting an Ethics Policy and Standards

Membership

Membership Awards

View current and past winners of our prestigious awards.

Membership Requirements

Contains specific requirements for all library types to become an NSLS member.

Membership Agreement

Form to complete and return to NSLS.

Map of Districts

Available on our Digital Past site.

Our Plans

Mission Statement

Mission statement approved by our board.

Strategic Directions

General descriptions of a limited number of areas in which NSLS will work.

Work Plan

Covers Fiscal Year 2009-2010.

Diversity Plan

NSLS agrees that diversity, as newly defined, is an issue deserving illumination and effort in the library community.

System Standards

"Standards for the Services of Illinois Multitype Library Systems" from the office of the Secretary of State published in 1992.

Press

Press Releases

Press releases dating back to 2003.

NSLS 40th Anniversary Testimonials

Kind words from our members.

EDAC

Executive Director's Advisory Council (EDAC)

Meetings dates and member terms.