Federally Funded

Federally Funded

IA Shares Delivery

IA Shares is a statewide delivery service program that provides a method of sending and receiving library materials between public libraries.

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Federally Funded

Collection Development Policy

Bridges is a consortium of libraries that subscribe to a service for downloadable books, including both audio and e-books.

Federally Funded

Federal LSTA Funding

Federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services via the Library Services and Technology Act supports State Library programs and resources.

Youth Services
Summer Library Program
Federally Funded

Summer Library Program

The State Library provides access to a comprehensive Summer Library program for public libraries statewide through the national iREAD program.

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Online Resources
Federally Funded

WhoFi

WhoFi offers a suite of online tools for library management.

Federally Funded
District Support
Online Resources

State of Iowa Libraries Online (SILO)

SILO offers resource sharing services, including the Iowa Locator, the statewide union catalog, and the SILO Interlibrary Loan System.

Accreditation & Standards
Federally Funded

Accreditation & Standards

The Accreditation & Standards program supports the development of high-quality libraries in Iowa.

Federally Funded
Online Resources

Bridges eLibrary

Bridges is the eBook and audiobook buying consortium for Iowa public libraries.

Continuing Education
District Support
Federally Funded

Director Roundtables

Each spring, directors have a chance to learn from their district consultant, network with their peers, and apply new learning in their library.

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