Apr
25

Director Roundtables to Kick Off May 9 with 17 Locations Across Iowa Throughout the Month

A longtime staple in the Continuing Education calendar, directors that attend will have the chance to learn from their district consultant, network with their peers, and apply new learning in their library.
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Jan
13

Bridges Celebrates More Than 2.4 Million Checkouts in 2022

Bridges, the ebook and audiobook consortium managed by the State Library for Iowa libraries, celebrated more than 2.4 million checkouts by Iowans in 2022. Bridges was one of 129 OverDrive library systems to surpass the 1 million checkout milestone worldwide, and OverDrive reported its highest year ever for digital checkouts.
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Jan
11

Registration Now Open for STEM Fairs and Summer Reading Summits in March

The STEM Fairs and Summer Reading Summits will give attendees ideas on how to incorporate STEM concepts at their library and find inspiration for the library's summer reading program, all while connecting in person with fellow librarians.
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Jan
05

Register Now for ILOC 2023 Jan. 26 on “Productive Partnerships”

The Iowa Libraries Online Conference (ILOC) is a free online conference for the Iowa library community, featuring keynote speakers and breakout sessions throughout the day, including a special event in the evening for library trustees.
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