MLS offers a variety of member groups and mailing lists for member-to-member or MLS staff-to-member discussion. This page lists the available groups as well as information for starting a new group. Select from the list below to find a group that shares your interest:

Networking Groups and Special Interest Groups

Member groups formed around a topic of interest for the purpose of face-to-face and/or online discussion and networking between a group's members.

• Networking Groups (alphabetically)
• Networking Groups (by topic)

Advisory Groups

Representative member groups, who provide input to MLS staff on the future development of the System.

• Advisory Groups

MLS Mailing Lists by Library Type

MLS supported mailing lists by library type for the purpose of facilitating discussion and networking opportunities between members.

• Mailing Lists by Library Type
• Mailing List Help

MLS Communication Lists

One-way mailing lists for MLS staff to communicate information to member libraries.

• Communication Lists

Contact webmaster@mls.lib.il.us for information.