Recent News
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
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
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
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
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
Aug 19, 2024, 10:17 AM
Libraries that currently use AtMail email service will need to start planning and making arrangements to transition to a new service before May 1. Learn More
Aug 6, 2024, 2:37 PM
The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is $25 and includes a continental breakfast and box lunch. Librarians can earn 5 CE credits for attending. Learn More
Jul 12, 2024, 11:02 AM
IA Learns, the State Library’s learning management system for continuing education courses and the Endorsement program, is transitioning to a new platform next month. Learn More
Jul 8, 2024, 10:27 AM
Iowa public library directors and staff are invited to share their thoughts on some of the programs and resources offered by the State Library this past fiscal year. Learn More
Jun 11, 2024, 2:40 PM
A new resource is now available on the State Library website to help assess and plan for equitable compensation for library positions in Iowa. Learn More