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New Program Reporting Tool for Public Libraries from WhoFi

Program Planner will schedule, manage, and track attendance at library programs and events.

Kernels: New “Quick” Continuing Education from the State Library

Kernels serves up bite-sized information on all sorts of library-related topics.

New Edition of the Iowa Library Trustee's Handbook Now Available

State Library staff have completed work on a revised edition of the Iowa Library Trustee's Handbook for 2021.

Report: Impact of $2.4M Enrich Iowa Funding for Libraries

Enrich Iowa funding is appropriated annually by the Iowa Legislature and funds the Open Access, Interlibrary Loan and Direct State Aid programs offered to Iowa libraries.

Register Now for ILOC 2021 Virtual Conference

Join us for a day of learning Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and an evening keynote beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Events

Mar
12

Iowa Commission of Libraries Meeting

The Iowa Commission of Libraries will meet March 12.

Mar
17

YACHT Club Discussion (March) Webinar (CE)

The March meeting of YACHT Club will give us time to reflect on how much we've learned and adapted in our programming since COVID changed everything and will ask you to reflect on your best practices now and going forward.

Mar
18

Pop YS Live (March 2021): Virtual Maker Programming For Virtually Anyone (CE)

Pop YS is a monthly webinar series for youth librarians. In March, let's talk through the process of planning, setting up and filming maker projects all from home.

Mar
23

Check It Out! Webinar (CE)

Monthly webinar with Youth Services Consultant Angie Manfredi featuring the best new books for ages 0-18.

Mar
24

That All May Read – Our Library Collection and Alternative Formats Webinar (CE)

In collaboration with the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, information about the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled collection and formats available.

Mar
25

DEADLINE: E-rate Form 471 Filing Window Closes

E-rate is a federal program that provides libraries discounts on internet service.

Apr
4

National Library Week

April 4-10 is National Library Week! The 2021 theme is "Welcome to Your Library."

Apr
28

Screen Readers in Your Library

In collaboration with the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, information about screen readers and how they can be installed on public computers.

May
31

Holiday Closure: Memorial Day

Offices will be closed May 31 for Memorial Day.