Publications

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

Annual Reports — by Annette Wetteland — last modified Jan 27, 2012 10:05 AM

Descriptions of fiscal year projects, programs and services of Iowa Library Services/State Library.

Enrich Iowa Reports — by Webmaster — last modified Jan 02, 2009 12:09 AM

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 — by Webmaster — last modified Mar 30, 2009 08:40 AM

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 5th ed. — by Scott Dermont — last modified May 25, 2011 09:15 AM

In Service to Iowa is the program manual used for the State Library's accreditation program. It also determines the Tier Levels for Direct State Aid to public libraries.

Iowa Library Directory — by Webmaster — last modified Jan 13, 2012 12:54 PM

The Iowa Library Directory is in searchable pdf format. Now includes children's and teen librarians and web URLs. All e-mail and web addresses are clickable.

Iowa Library Trustee's Handbook, 2009 — by Sandy Dixon — last modified May 12, 2009 02:15 PM

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

Is a Combined School / Public Library Right for Your Community? — by Sandy Dixon — last modified Jan 01, 2009 10:31 PM

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 — by Sandy Dixon — last modified Dec 07, 2009 10:29 AM

Describes how the State Library plans to use LSTA funds.

Strategic Plan FY09-FY12 — by Annette Wetteland — last modified Feb 06, 2012 02:00 PM

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.

The YAC Newsletter — by Merri Monks — last modified Jan 25, 2012 09:26 AM

The YAC is a monthly newsletter brought to you by Iowa Library Services/State Library of Iowa. Geared to youth services librarians and others who serve children and teens, the YAC provides a monthly summary of information of local and national news of interest to children's and teens' librarians.

Use of Iowa public libraries — by Annette Wetteland — last modified Feb 06, 2012 01:03 PM

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