Federally Funded

Federally Funded

Public Library Survey

Information and resources about the Public Library Annual Survey, due each year on Oct. 31.

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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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Accreditation & Standards
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How Do I Apply for Accreditation?

Follow the steps outlined on this page to complete the accreditation application process.

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All Iowa Reads

All Iowa Reads

All Iowa Reads fosters a sense of unity through reading by encouraging Iowa adults, teens, and children to read and talk about a selected book each year.

Book covers of the 2026 All Iowa Reads selections: The Quiet Librarian, Strong Like You, and The Trouble with Heroes
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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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Online Resources
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WhoFi

WhoFi offers a suite of online tools for library management.

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2026 All Iowa Reads Announcement

The 2026 All Iowa Reads titles for adults, teens, and children will be announced LIVE on Iowa Public Radio's Talk of Iowa program!

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Continuing Education
Federally Funded

Continuing Education

The Continuing Education program at the State Library strengthens Iowa libraries through professional instruction.

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Youth Services
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STEM To Go & Storytime Kits

Available for checkout to Iowa libraries, these kits are designed to enhance library STEM programming and storytimes.

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Collection Development Policy

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

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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.

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