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State Library Adds Foundation Directory Online to Suite of Online Resources for Iowa Libraries

Iowa public libraries will soon have access to a powerful tool to find grant and funding opportunities for special projects, equipment, technology, and more.

State Library Announces Grants to Academic Libraries for Interlibrary Loan Delivery Service

The 2019 LSTA Academic Library Delivery Service Grants will reimburse up to $5,000 to qualifying academic libraries for one year of service.

Announcing the 2019 Letters About Literature Winners and Honorable Mentions!

The Iowa Center for the Book at the State Library is pleased to announce 18 student readers from across Iowa as winners and honorable mentions for the 2019 Iowa Letters About Literature awards program.

State Data Center: Dallas County Among Top Ten Fastest Growing Nationwide

Dallas County is among the top ten fastest growing counties in the nation according to new county and metropolitan statistical area population estimates for 2018 from the State Data Center via the U.S. Census Bureau.

Libraries: Apply Now for State Library Grants of up to $10,000 to Upgrade Technology in the Library

The State Library is now accepting applications from Iowa public libraries for grants of up to $10,000 for technology upgrades in the library.

Events

Jun
30

DEADLINE: Direct State Aid Funds Expended

Libraries that receive Direct State Aid must spend all funds by June 30, 2019.

Jul
4

Holiday Closure: Independence Day

Offices will be closed July 4 for Independence Day.

Jul
31

DEADLINE: Enrich Iowa Reports Due

Libraries that receive Enrich Iowa funds through the Interlibrary Loan, Open Access or Direct State Aid programs must submit reports by July 31.

Sep
2

Holiday Closure: Labor Day

Offices will be closed September 2 for Labor Day.

Oct
2

Iowa Library Association Conference - LaVista, Nebraska

Visit the State Library in the exhibit hall and chat with State Library staff attending and presenting at the conference.

Oct
31

DEADLINE: Annual Survey for Libraries

Data submitted in the Annual Survey is used on the local, regional, state, and federal levels.

Nov
11

Holiday Closure: Veterans Day

Offices will be closed November 11 for Veterans Day.

Nov
28

Holiday Closure: Thanksgiving

Offices will be closed November 28 and 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Dec
25

Holiday Closure: Christmas

Offices will be closed December 25 for the Christmas holiday.

Dec
31

DEADLINE: CE Credit Hours for Certification

Continuing Education credit hours for Library Director or Staff Certification must be completed by December 31.

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