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Iowa Student Readers Recognized for Letters About Literature Awards Program: The Iowa Center for the Book honored 18 student readers from across Iowa as winners and honorable mentions for the 2020 Iowa Letters About Literature awards program at a virtual ceremony on Friday, May 1.
State Library Services During the COVID-19 Crisis: With the COVID-19 crisis shuttering libraries, offices, and other gathering places, you may be wondering how the services and resources from the State Library are being impacted.
Coronavirus Guidance for Iowa Libraries: With the COVID-19 Coronavirus officially classified as a pandemic by the World Health Organization, libraries should be preparing to take steps to slow the spread and help combat misinformation about the virus.
An Important Announcement on the Kids First 2020 Conference: The leadership at the State Library has made the decision to transition the in-person Kids First Conference to a virtual, online-only event.
State Library of Iowa Partners with STAT Courier and MOBIUS to Launch Statewide Delivery Service for Public Libraries: The new service, dubbed IA Shares, offers one day per week delivery to each public library in Iowa, allowing libraries to send and return materials borrowed by patrons.
Kids First Conference for Youth Librarians Returns to Ames April 6-7, 2020: Join librarians from across the state for award-winning keynote speakers, breakout sessions from in-practice librarians, and a chance to network with peers while earning Continuing Education credit.
Now Available: Report on Uses and Impacts 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 for 2020 All Iowa Reads Webinars Jan. 30 and Feb. 6: Join us for an extra-special webinar with the authors of all three 2020 All Iowa Reads selections on Jan. 30, and a BONUS webinar to explore the 2020 All Iowa Reads shortlists on Feb. 6.
Register now for FREE Online Conference Jan. 16 on Winning with Project Management: Registration is now open for the 2020 Innovative Libraries Online Conference (ILOC), a free, all-day, online conference for the Iowa library community on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020.
Join us for Director Roundtables in May on Project Management: This spring, library directors can join their peers online at the annual Director Roundtables events organized by the State Library.
State Data Center Coordinator Gary Krob named to 2020 Census Complete Count Committee by Governor Reynolds: The committee, which will be chaired by Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg and vice-chaired by Secretary of State Paul Pate, is charged with promoting participation in the 2020 Census.
Enjoy Holiday Music in the Miller Building this December: Visit the Miller Building this holiday season to enjoy live musical performances in the rotunda.

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