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Library Support Network staff, located in Des Moines and six district offices, work to make library service in Iowa the best it can be by offering services and programs for libraries. This page provides "one-stop shopping" for information about these programs and services for Iowa libraries. Use the alphabetical links below or call us. 2013 Important Dates to Remember More About Library Support Network |
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A-B
- Accreditation
- Public library standards and accreditation program.
- Adult Services
- Ideas for library services and programs for adults.
- Annual Survey
- Public library annual survey and statistics.
- Bookmarks (monthly)
- For customizing
- Buildings
- Resources for implementing a successful library building project.
C-D
- CatExpress
- Learn how to become a member of the Iowa CatExpress buying group
- Center for the Book
- ICB stimulates public interest in books, reading, literacy and libraries.
- Certification
- About the Iowa Certification Program for Public Librarians.
- Children's Services
- Resources for providing the best possible library services to children
- Combined School / Public Libraries
- Information to assist Iowa communities in making informed decisions about combining school and public library services.
- Continuing Education and Link to Webinar Archives
- Continuing education opportunities.
- Databases
- The State Library offers Iowans access to FirstSearch and EBSCOhost.
- Digital and Information Literacy
- Digital and information literacy resources for libraries
- Direct State Aid
- Requirements for Direct State Aid distributed to public libraries.
- Directories
- The SILO library directories and the Iowa Library Directory.
- Discounts
- Describes active discounts and pricing specials on products
- District Offices
- Information about the six district offices of Iowa Library Services.
- Downloadables
- Support for NEIBORS and WILBOR audiobook and eBook consortia
E
- eBooks
- Find links to resources, research and latest developments in eBooks and libraries
- E-Rate
- Information for libraries applying for this federal program
- Early Childhood Literacy
- Resources for public libraries to assist them with their role in early literacy development for children ages zero to five.
- EBSCOhost
- Information for libraries on EBSCOhost online resources.
- Enrich Iowa
- The Enrich Iowa Program includes: Direct State Aid (for public libraries), Open Access and Interlibrary Loan Reimbursement.
F-H
- FirstSearch
- Information for libraries on FirstSearch online resources.
- Funding
- Information for libraries about funding opportunities.
- Grants
- Information for libraries about funding sources
- HealthInfoIowa
- An Iowa-focused website with authoritative content that ranges from national health and medical databases to regional, state and local links. A first stop for Iowans, both information consumers and providers.
I-J
- Information Literacy
- Resources on helping people find, evaluate and use information.
- Interlibrary Loan Copyright Compliance
- An overview of Section 108 of the Copyright Act which allows ILL copying under certain terms and conditions.
- Interlibrary Loan for Libraries (Out-of-State)
- Iowa Public Libraries use this form to request items not found in Iowa libraries
- Interlibrary Loan Reimbursement Program
- A subsidy program which gives Iowans equal access to library resources by supporting library resource sharing.
- Iowa Center for the Book
- The mission of the ICB is to stimulate public interest in books, reading, literacy and libraries.
- Iowa Heritage Digital Collections
- Come explore Iowa history and culture by viewing pictures from the collections of Iowa libraries and museums.
- Iowa Library Directories
- The SILO library directories and the Iowa Library Directory.
- Iowa Publications Online
- Documents intended for the general public produced by Iowa state agencies. In electronic form.
- Job List
- Job openings in Iowa libraries.
- Job Seekers
- Libraries helping job seekers.
K-P
- Learning Express
- Learn about this important, free online resource for libraries. This resource is provided to assist Iowa's job seekers with online test taking and other job resources.
- Librarians
- Resources for and about librarians.
- Library Boards
- Resources to help library trustees be effective
- Library Buildings
- Resources for implementing a successful library building project
- Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)
- About LSTA and how the funding is used in Iowa.
- Multiple Copies for Book Discussions
- Use this list to find multiple copies of books in libraries. This is useful when ordering multiple copies of a title for book discussion groups.
- New Library Director Manual
- A quick reference source for new public library directors on library service in Iowa
- NEIBORS
- Support for NEIBORS and eBook consortia
- Open Access
- Iowa's reciprocal borrowing program. Includes program description, Terms of Agreement, and Annual Report
- Planning
- Resources on planning for public libraries.
- PLOW
- About Putting Libraries on the Web (PLOW) which provides websites for public libraries. Link to online instructions and tutorials.
- Policy Samples
- Contains sample public library policies.
- Program Ideas
- Share some of the different, successful programs and services libraries offer. Send unique programs ideas to Annette Wetteland (annette.wetteland@lib.state.ia.us). Photos are always appreciated.
Q-S
- Reference Help
- The State Library's subject experts can help with medical or legal questions.
- Reorganization - Iowa Library Services
- Updates about the Iowa Library Services Reorganization and transition.
- School Libraries
- Information on the value to students
- SILO
- State of Iowa Libraries Online. Information about web, email, email lists, silo ill, Iowa Locator, and DNS services.
- Smart Investing
- Find information about the grant from ALA and FINRA
- Standards
- Public library standards and accreditation program.
- Statistics
- Public library statistics are collected annually and used to evaluate and enhance library service at the local, state, and national levels.
- Summer Library Program
- About the Summer Library Program - manuals and other materials offered to public libraries by the State Library .
T-Z
- Teen Services
- Resources for providing the best possible library services to tenns
- Tell the Library Story
- Telling the Library Story
- Trustees
- Resources to help library trustees be effective.
- Van Delivery
- Find schedules and van delivery service as offered by various AEAs
- Web Connect
- Compare your library with peers or create historical charts and graphs about your own library with Web Connect.
- Webinar Archives
- Recorded webinars from Iowa Library Services
- WILBOR
- Support for WILBOR consortium
- Workforce Development
- Iowa Workforce Development and it's relationship with libraries.
- Young Adult Services
- Resources for providing the best possible library services to young adults
- Youth Services
- Resources for librarians serving youth.
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