Publications

The State Library produces a number of publications for Iowa librarians, Iowa government and the public.

2009-2010 Iowa Library Directory

The Iowa Library Directory in searchable pdf format. Now includes Children's and Teen Librarian and Web URL. All e-mail and Web addresses are clickable.

Annual Reports

Descriptions of fiscal year projects, programs and services of the State Library of Iowa

Brochures

State Library Brochures in PDF Format

Enrich Iowa Reports

These reports are submitted to the Governor and the Legislature and state the impact of state funding on Iowans and Iowa libraries through the Enrich Iowa Program. Enrich Iowa includes Direct State Aid to public libraries, and the Open Access and Access Plus library resource sharing programs.

Footnotes

Footnotes is the official newsletter of the State Library of Iowa. It has been in existence for nearly 30 years. A few years ago the newsletter morphed from paper to electronic format and is now online exclusively. It is published four times a year and features news about the State Library and libraries in general.

In Service to Iowa 4th ed.

The 75 standards listed in In Service to Iowa are the basis for Enrich Iowa's Direct State Aid program.

Iowa Library Trustee's Handbook, 2009

Provides an overview of library boards' responsibilities and power. Includes a corrected index.

Iowa Public Library Statistics, 1999-current

Selected results from the Annual Survey.

Is a Combined School / Public Library Right for Your Community?

A guide regarding the legal and practical issues involved in creating a combined school and public library, published in 2006.

LSTA Five Year Plan for 2008-2012

Describes how the State Library plans to use LSTA funds.

State Library of Iowa - 1999-2006

A report written for Governor Tom Vilsack in 2006.

Strategic Plan FY09-FY11

On October 24, 2008, the Iowa Library Commission approved a three-year strategic plan for the the State Library of Iowa. You may click below to peruse the plan and the strategies for FY09 and FY10.

Use of Iowa public libraries - 2005 to 2009

Includes the number of Iowa card holders, library checkouts, and library visits in public libraries.