March

Iowa Commission of Libraries Meeting Mar 17, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM — Ola Babcock Miller Building, Room 372,: The Iowa Commission of Libraries will meet March 17 in Des Moines.
Iowa Library Services Advisory Panel Meeting Mar 16, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM — Ola Babcock Miller Building, Room 300,: The Iowa Library Services Advisory Panel will meet March 16 in Des Moines.
Youth Services Roundtable- Ames (CE) Mar 29, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Ames Public Library 515 Douglas Ave Ames, IA 50010 ,: Join us for a presentation on new books (babies through teens) and upcoming programs, followed by a roundtable discussion.
Youth Services Roundtable- Charles City (CE) Mar 10, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Charles City Public Library 106 Milwaukee Mall Charles City IA,: Join us for a presentation on new books (babies through teens) and upcoming programs, followed by a roundtable discussion.
Youth Services Roundtable- Council Bluffs (CE) Mar 01, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Council Bluffs Public Library 400 Willow Ave. Council Bluffs IA,: Join us for a presentation on new books (babies through teens) and upcoming programs, followed by a roundtable discussion.
Youth Services Roundtable- Elkader (CE) Mar 31, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Keystone AEA 1400 Second Street NW Elkader IA,: Join us for a presentation on new books (babies through teens) and upcoming programs, followed by a roundtable discussion.
Youth Services Roundtable- Iowa City (CE) Mar 08, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM — Iowa City Public Library 123 S Linn Street Iowa City IA,: Join us for a presentation on new books (babies through teens) and upcoming programs, followed by a roundtable discussion.
Youth Services Roundtable- Lake City (CE) Mar 03, 2016 from 01:00 PM to 04:00 PM — Lake City Public Library 110 E. Washington S Lake City IA,: Join us for a presentation on new books (babies through teens) and upcoming programs, followed by a roundtable discussion.
Jumpstart Your Trusteeship Part 3: Toward Better Meetings (CE) Mar 01, 2016 from 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM — Online,: In this third session, consultants Bonnie McKewon and Becky Heil present proven approaches for conducting better board meetings.
Library 101 (CE) Mar 03, 2016 from 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM — Online,: This 2-hour online program introduces newly hired directors to library support systems and services in Iowa.
Public Library Management 1 (CE) Mar 08, 2016 from 09:30 AM to 03:30 PM — Johnston Public Library 6700 Merle Hay Road P.O. Box 327 Johnston, IA 50131 ,: This course gives an overview of public library management, including board management, budgeting, funding and policy development.
Public Library Management 2 (CE) Mar 10, 2016 from 09:30 AM to 03:30 PM — Johnston Public Library 6700 Merle Hay Road P.O. Box 327 Johnston, IA 50131 ,: This course provides an overview of community analysis, library services, marketing and the planning process.
March Visiting Artist: Contemporary Painter Maurice Murenzi: Murenzi creates bold, contemporary paintings in a thick and heavy impasto style with urban and musical themes.
Public Hearing to be Held March 17 on CIPA Compliance for E-rate Funding: The hearing will allow for public comment on Iowa Library Services/State Library of Iowa’s implementation of the Children’s Internet Protection Act requirements to receive E-rate funds.
Public Hearing on CIPA Compliance for E-rate Funding Mar 17, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM — Ola Babcock Miller Building, Room 372,: The hearing will allow for public comment on Iowa Library Services/State Library of Iowa’s implementation of the Children’s Internet Protection Act requirements to receive E-rate funds.
Changes to the Iowa Commission of Libraries Membership: Applications are currently being accepted to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Iowa Commission of Libraries.
The Value of Outcome Measurement 101 (CE) Mar 22, 2016 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM — Online,: The Public Library Association (PLA) is presenting a webinar designed to teach participants the value of measuring outcomes.
The Value of Outcome Measurement 102 (CE) Mar 24, 2016 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM — Online,: The Public Library Association (PLA) is presenting the 2nd in a two-part webinar series designed to teach participants the value of measuring outcomes.
Public Library Management 2 (CE) Mar 25, 2016 from 09:30 AM to 03:30 PM — Johnston Public Library 6700 Merle Hay Road P.O. Box 327 Johnston, IA 50131,: This course provides an overview of community analysis, library services, marketing and the planning process.
Iowa Library Services Receives “Friend of Extension” Award from Iowa State University Extension: Iowa Library Services was honored with the “Friend of Extension” Award on March 8 for the Smart investing@your library program.