Dec
06
ILOC 2024 Registration Open
On January 25, 2024, the ILOC conference will encourage attendees to consider sustainable operations, long-term outcomes, and positive community differences the library makes.
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Oct
18
State Library of Iowa Announces the 2024 All Iowa Reads Selections
The All Iowa Reads selections for 2024 were announced live today on Iowa Public Radio’s Talk of Iowa program with host Charity Nebbe.
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Sep
28
New "Find My Local Library" Interactive Map Tool from the State Library
A new tool is now available on the State Library website to help Iowans and visitors locate and connect with their local public library. The “Find My Local Library” tool displays an interactive and informational map of all the public libraries in the state.
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Aug
08
State Library Awarded $246,000 Grant to Further Support Social Work Efforts in Iowa Libraries
The State Library has been awarded a grant of more than $246,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as part of the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. The grant will be used on efforts to support the psychosocial needs of Iowa library staff and patrons.
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Aug
01
Register Now for Sept. 28 Learning Circuit on Productive Partnerships
Registration is now open for the State Library Learning Circuit on Thursday, Sept. 28. The event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration is $20 and includes a continental breakfast and box lunch. Librarians can earn 5 CE credits for attending.
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Jul
03
State Library Joins Dept. of Administrative Services as of July 1
As of July 1, the State Library is now officially part of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS). The agency is joined by a portion of the State Historical Society of Iowa to become an enterprise under DAS.
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Jun
06
The Great IA Shares Bag Count Results Are In!
On May 25, the State Library invited public libraries to participate in the first Great IA Shares Bag Count to inventory the number of filled and empty IA Shares bags in libraries to help estimate how many bags have been decommissioned due to damage or normal wear and tear.
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May
23
State Library Offering Grants to Attend the 2023 ARSL Conference in Wichita, KS
The State Library of Iowa is excited to announce grants to six Iowa libraries (one in each district) to allow a librarian on staff to attend the 2023 Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) Conference in Wichita, KS, September 20-23, 2023.
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May
10
The Great IA Shares Bag Count Set for Thursday, May 25
On Thursday, May 25, the State Library will be holding the first Great IA Shares Bag Count. Librarians will be asked to count and report the number of filled and empty IA Shares bags in their library to an online form that will be available that day.
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May
09
State Library to Host All Iowa Reads Virtual Author Visits in June
The three authors of the 2023 All Iowa Reads titles will appear in virtual visits this June. The visits are free and open to the public; registration is required.
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