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What does the Alliance Library System (ALS) actually do?

The Alliance Library System is one of nine multitype library systems, cooperating to provide vital library services to the citizens of Illinois. In a nutshell, we do the following:

For Libraries

• We provide information, resources, delivery services and educational opportunities to all types of libraries in central Illinois. We deliver books, support the Talking Book program, organize the automated library catalogue and teach librarians how to do their job better.
• We are a learning organization that supports libraries.

For Legislators

• We are for libraries; big, small, rural or urban school, academies, public or special we are a support system for them all.
• We provide services for libraries that create economies of scale and make the best use of the taxpayers hard earned dollars.
• We are the libraries advocate and support system.

For Communities

• We teach librarians how to do their job better.
• We promote cooperation and help libraries access the materials you want.
• ALS is Amazon, FedEx, a community college, My-space and a potluck dinner all in one.