Iowa Libraries Online Conference (ILOC)
About ILOC
ILOC started as a virtual conference in 2008 as a way for Iowa librarians to stay connected during the winter months when travel gets difficult. Initially designed for small libraries, today institutions of all sizes can find something of value on the program.
Can't attend all day? No problem! Come into Zoom whenever and wherever you can. The conference is free and you can come and go as you please.
ILOC features keynote speakers and breakout sessions throughout the day, including a special event in the evening for library trustees.
Thank you for attending ILOC 2023!
This year’s conference was all about Productive Partnerships. While we focused on saying “yes” to opportunities last year, we realize that libraries cannot do all things. Being purposeful in determining what ideas to pursue, and with whom to undertake those pursuits, will make partnerships more productive in the long run.
Links to the webinar recordings will be posted soon on the ILOC schedule page:
Announcing the 2023 Keynotes
We're pleased to announce the three keynote presentations for ILOC 2023. Read more information about each presentation on the ILOC 2023 Schedule page.
Morning Keynote
Library as Movement
R. David Lankes
University of Texas at Austin
Lunch Keynote:
Partnering with ISU’s 99-County Campus: Educating Iowans and Changing Lives
John D. Lawrence
and Constance C. Beecher
Iowa State University Extension
Evening Keynote:
Why Leadership and Libraries Matter for Rural Vitality
David J. Peters
Iowa State University