Publications

2008-2009 Iowa Library Directory   Last modified May 15, 2008 01:48 PM

The Iowa Library Directory in searchable pdf format, last updated 5/15/08. Now includes Children's and Teen Librarian and Web URL. All e-mail and Web addresses are clickable.

Brochures   Last modified November 07, 2007 07:56 AM

State Library Brochures in PDF Format

Enrich Iowa Reports   Last modified October 23, 2007 09:05 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   Last modified October 23, 2007 10:25 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 six times a year and features news about the State Library and libraries in general.

In Service to Iowa 4th ed.   Last modified December 11, 2007 09:19 AM

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

Iowa LSTA Five Year Plan for 2008-2012   Last modified October 17, 2007 12:46 PM

Describes how the State Library plans to use LSTA funds over the next five years.

Is a Combined School / Public Library Right for Your Community?   Last modified April 15, 2008 02:25 PM

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

Library Statistics   Last modified October 23, 2007 10:04 AM

Each year the State Library collects vital statistics of Iowa libraries. Data is collected on income, expenditures, collections, circulation, staff and other measures. Public Library statistics are used at the local, regional, state and national levels to compare library performance, justify budget requests, and to track library data over time.

LSTA Five Year Evaluation for 2003-2007   Last modified October 17, 2007 12:45 PM

Approved by the Iowa Commission of Libraries on April 16, 2007.

State Library of Iowa - 1999-2006   Last modified November 01, 2007 01:44 PM

 

Trustee Handbook 2003 Edition   Last modified April 21, 2008 04:41 PM

Provides an overview of library boards' responsibilities and power.

Use of Iowa Public Libraries   Last modified January 17, 2008 09:23 AM

Includes the number of Iowa card holders, library checkouts, and library visits in public libraries from 1997 to 2007.