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The professional librarians at the State Library are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except state holidays. There are multiple ways to reach them:

Phone: 800-248-4483

Email: Information.Services@iowa.gov

Live Chat: Click on the red chat icon on the left to begin a chat session.

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Statewide In-Person Director Roundtables Return in May
Apr 22, 2022, 12:08 PM
Director Roundtables are making a comeback this spring in an important way— they are back as in-person events! Sponsored by the State Library and facilitated by District Consultants, this year’s Director Roundtables are based on ideas from the book "When to Say Yes" by Don Khouri. Learn More
Registration Open for Pop YS Con: Conference for Youth Services Librarians April 4-5 in Ames
Feb 10, 2022, 11:35 AM
Registration is now open for Pop YS Con, the State Library’s conference for librarians who work with children and teens. The conference will be held April 4-5, 2022 at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames, IA. Learn More
State Library Partners with ILA and IASL to offer Intellectual Freedom Seminar Mar. 9
Feb 3, 2022, 8:22 AM
Join the State Library, the Iowa Library Association, and the Association of School Librarians for an evening of educational webinars related to Intellectual Freedom. The event will feature panel discussions, a legislative update, and board training, all geared towards library trustees and school board members. Learn More