Illinois Library Systems are membership-based, regional organizations consisting of academic, public, school, and special libraries. Illinois is served by nine Library Systems, each providing services to participating libraries in its region. Statewide, over 2,200 libraries of all types and sizes are members of Library Systems.

This Web site shares the exciting collaborative services and programs of library systems in Illinois.

Our Mission: Illinois Library Systems take a leadership role in promoting a future where seamless library service is easily available to Illinois residents anytime, anywhere. Systems facilitate sharing of resources and information. They assist libraries of all types to be relevant to the communities they serve.

Our Vision: Illinois Library Systems are catalysts for individual and collective excellence for all Illinois libraries.

Funding for Illinois Library Systems is provided through the Illinois State Library and the Secretary of State with funds appropriated by the Illinois General Assembly.