February

DEADLINE: Library Accreditation Applications Due Feb 28, 2016 from 12:00 AM to 11:55 PM: Public libraries need to reapply for the next fiscal year (FY17) if their current Accreditation or Tier Level status is due to expire on June 30, 2016.
Chocolate and the Art of Programming (CE) Feb 09, 2016 from 09:30 AM to 11:00 AM — Online,: If you think creating programming for your library is a tough chore, let us sweeten the task for you!
Jumpstart Your Trusteeship Part 1 (CE) Feb 16, 2016 from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM — Online,: This 3-part online series will look at methods for recruiting new members, conducting effective meetings, and highlighting publications and training opportunities to bolster board effectiveness.
Big Ideas Book Discussions (CE) Feb 19, 2016 from 09:30 AM to 11:00 AM — Online,: The next book in the "Big Ideas Book Discussion" series is the title 13 Ways to Kill Your Community by Doug Griffiths.
Jumpstart Your Trusteeship Part 2 (CE) Feb 23, 2016 from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM — Online,: This 3-part online series will look at methods for recruiting new members, conducting effective meetings, and highlighting publications and training opportunities to bolster board effectiveness.
Friday Tech Focus (CE) Feb 26, 2016 from 09:30 AM to 10:00 AM — Online,: Join us on a Friday every calendar quarter to learn about a new tech or web tool, and discuss how it might be used in a library setting.
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Author Georgiann Fischer Book Signing Feb 05, 2016 from 11:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Ola Babcock Miller Building, Main Library,: The author and State Library staff member will give a talk and sign copies of her debut book: “The Legend of Santa Dan and Mark the Elf: Just a Couple of Nincompoops.”
Author and State Library Staff Member Georgiann Fischer to Sign Copies of New Book: The Main Library will host author Georgiann Fischer for a book talk and signing on Friday, February 5, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
New from the State Data Center: Profile on African Americans in Iowa: In recognition of Black History Month, the State Data Center has updated the African Americans in Iowa profile for 2016.
February Artist in the Main Library: Painter Laura Larabee: Visit the Main Library to see the detailed and dreamlike paintings of Iowan Laura Larabee.
Requested CE Course Topics for 2016; List of Current CE Resources: After a successful year of Continuing Education (CE) courses offered by Iowa Library Services/State Library staff, the CE team recently met at a retreat to review surveys submitted by 2015 CE attendees.
Open eBooks Opens World of Digital Reading to Children: The new initiative and e-reader app makes thousands of popular, top-selling eBooks available to children in need for free.
New from the State Data Center: Updated Women in Iowa Profile: In celebration of Women’s History Month, the State Data Center has updated the Women in Iowa profile for 2016.