Aug
23
Registration Now Open for October Space Planning Workshops
The State Library is excited to welcome back author and library space planning expert David Vinjamuri for a series of workshops across Iowa this October.
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Aug
19
State Library Discontinuing Email Service for Public Libraries Starting May 1, 2025
Libraries that currently use AtMail email service will need to start planning and making arrangements to transition to a new service before May 1.
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Aug
06
Register Now for Sept. 26 Learning Circuit on Trending Technology and the Future of Your Library
The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is $25 and includes a continental breakfast and box lunch. Librarians can earn 5 CE credits for attending.
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Jul
12
IA Learns Transitioning to Workday Learning in August
IA Learns, the State Library’s learning management system for continuing education courses and the Endorsement program, is transitioning to a new platform next month.
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Jul
08
Survey Now Open for Library Staff on State Library Programs & Resources
Iowa public library directors and staff are invited to share their thoughts on some of the programs and resources offered by the State Library this past fiscal year.
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Jun
11
New Resource Available for Library Directors & Trustees: The Public Library Compensation Toolkit
A new resource is now available on the State Library website to help assess and plan for equitable compensation for library positions in Iowa.
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Jun
06
Publication on FY23 Iowa Library Statistics Now Available
The State Library has published an updated document compiling statistics from the FY23 Public Library Annual Survey. The “Big Stats Book” as it’s known in house contains information on income, expenditures, collections, circulation, programs, staff, and more.
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May
13
State Library Offering Grants to Attend the 2024 ARSL Conference in Springfield, MA
Each grant offers up to a $1,500 reimbursement for registration, hotel, and transportation.
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May
08
People’s Law Library In Demand as Iowans Seek Resources for Legal Help
Since its launch in October 2022, the People’s Law Library of Iowa has gained thousands of online visitors and even more content related to Iowa’s laws. The website helps Iowans find the legal information they need in plain, easy to understand language.
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Apr
22
Register Now for Virtual Visits from the All Iowa Reads Authors in June
The three authors of the 2024 All Iowa Reads titles will appear in virtual visits this June. The visits are free and open to the public; registration is required.
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