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    Welcome to the State Library of Iowa

    We provide support and resources for Iowa libraries and information services to the public. Find out more about us.

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    Join us Thursday, Jan. 30 for ILOC 2025: Assess, Adapt, Act: Making Evaluation Count. Have an idea for a session on statistics or evaluations? Submit a proposal by Nov. 25! Find out more.

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Supporting Iowa libraries to ensure outstanding library service for citizens.

 

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For Iowans

Expanding information access and high-quality resources for Iowans.

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Delivering support and services to state government employees.

Recent News

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Oct 28, 2024, 3:38 PM
ILOC 2025 is set for Thursday, January 30, 2025! Iowa library directors and staff are encouraged to mark their calendars and consider submitting an idea for a session on statistics and/or evaluations. Learn More
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Oct 17, 2024, 11:11 AM
The All Iowa Reads selections for 2025 were announced live today on Iowa Public Radio’s Talk of Iowa program with host Charity Nebbe. Learn More
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Oct 15, 2024, 4:05 PM
In late September the State Library welcomed Dennis Nangle, Senior Program Officer with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for a site visit to review IMLS-funded programs the State Library offers to Iowa libraries and the public. Learn More
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Sep 10, 2024, 3:54 PM
The State Library has some exciting updates to share about the Social Work in Iowa Grant Project. First: going forward, the initiative will be referred to as Trauma-Informed Library Practices to more accurately reflect the project’s objectives. Learn More
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Aug 23, 2024, 10:00 AM
The State Library is excited to welcome back author and library space planning expert David Vinjamuri for a series of workshops across Iowa this October. Learn More

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