Oct
28
ILOC 2025: Save the Date and Submit a Session Idea on Statistics & Evaluations
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.
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Oct
17
State Library of Iowa Announces the 2025 All Iowa Reads Selections
The All Iowa Reads selections for 2025 were announced live today on Iowa Public Radio’s Talk of Iowa program with host Charity Nebbe.
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Oct
15
State Library Welcomes IMLS Officer for 5-Year Site Visit
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.
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Oct
07
The People's Law Library of Iowa Expands Resources with New Voting Law Topic
As the 2024 election approaches, the People's Law Library of Iowa has launched a new research topic dedicated to Voting Law. This timely addition offers Iowans easy access to essential information about voting rights, voter registration, election processes, and legal protections for voters.
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Sep
10
Social Work in Iowa Grant Project Update
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.
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Aug
23
Registration Now Open for October Space Planning Workshops
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.
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Aug
19
State Library Discontinuing Email Service for Public Libraries Starting May 1, 2025
Libraries that currently use AtMail email service will need to start planning and making arrangements to transition to a new service before May 1.
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Aug
06
Register Now for Sept. 26 Learning Circuit on Trending Technology and the Future of Your Library
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.
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Jul
12
IA Learns Transitioning to Workday Learning in August
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.
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Jul
08
Survey Now Open for Library Staff on State Library Programs & Resources
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.
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