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State Library Launches New Endorsement Program and Academy

The State Library is excited to announce the launch of the new Endorsement program and Endorsement Academy for Iowa public library directors and staff!

Iowa Center for the Book to Host Virtual Program on Iowa’s Ag Heritage April 22

Earth’s Bounty in Iowa will be held via Zoom and will feature two guest speakers, a professor of history and a farmer storyteller, who will speak on the state’s rich history of agriculture.

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.

Events

Apr
22

Earth’s Bounty in Iowa: Then & Now (Webinar)

Join us for an online discussion with a professor of history and a farmer storyteller, who will speak on the state’s rich history of agriculture along with the modern challenges and triumphs of farming in Iowa.

Apr
27

Check It Out! April Webinar (CE)

Join us each month for this webinar series spotlighting the best new books for ages 0-18.

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.

Apr
30

DEADLINE: Enrich Iowa Letters of Agreement Due

Libraries must submit a Letter of Agreement to participate in Enrich Iowa and receive funding from Direct State Aid, Open Access Reimbursement, and/or Interlibrary Loan Reimbursement for the next fiscal year.

May
14

Iowa Commission of Libraries Meeting

The Iowa Commission of Libraries will meet from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. online.

May
21

Big Ideas Book Discussion (May 2021): Inspiring Library Stories (CE)

In Big Ideas Book Discussions, State Library staff and guest stars facilitate discussions using books outside of library management, but with plenty of application to library management.

May
25

Check It Out! May Webinar (CE)

Join us each month for this webinar series spotlighting the best new books for ages 0-18.

May
25

Boardroom Series 2021 | Inspire Your Community With Inspiring Stories (CE)

This year’s Boardroom webinars bring in concepts from a variety of books, as we connect the books’ ideas to the business of library boards.

May
31

Holiday Closure: Memorial Day

Offices will be closed May 31 for Memorial Day.

Jun
22

Check It Out! June Webinar (CE)

Join us each month for this webinar series spotlighting the best new books for ages 0-18.