State Library of Iowa

📢 Important News! The State Library of Iowa has released the new Public Library Compensation Toolkit. This comprehensive resource is designed to assist library directors and trustees in developing fair and competitive compensation plans.

Learn more and access the toolkit: https://www.statelibraryofiowa.gov/index.php/news/2024/06/new-resource-available-library-directors-trustees-public-library-compensation-toolkit

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸 State Library offices are closed today; this includes the administrative offices in the Miller Building, the Law Library and the six District Offices.

📷: Red Cross float entry for the Garnavillo, Iowa 4th of July parade in 1918 | Iowa Heritage Digital Collections: https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/80721

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🌧️🌪️ Prepare, Respond, Recover: Disaster Preparedness Toolkit for Libraries 🌪️🌧️

In light of the recent historic flooding in northwest Iowa, we wanted to remind libraries and community members about an important resource to help be prepared for any disaster. The State Library offers a comprehensive Disaster Preparedness Toolkit to help libraries create effective emergency response plans. This toolkit includes templates, checklists, and scenario planning to ensure our libraries can weather any storm.

While we know this may not help with libraries affected by the current flooding, it's always a good time to get prepared. Let's build resilient communities together.

🔗 Learn more and access the toolkit: https://www.statelibraryofiowa.gov/index.php/libraries/toolkits-guides/disaster-preparedness-toolkit

Cherokee residents showing the true meaning of community! Our thoughts are with all of the communities affected by the recent flooding in northwest Iowa.

📚 Did you know? The People's Law Library from the State Library of Iowa is a trusted resource for legal information! Explore our comprehensive guides on family law, housing law, and more.

Empower yourself with knowledge today:

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It's ! Whether it's in your favorite park, by a serene lake, or right in your backyard, it's the perfect day to soak up the sun, enjoy delicious food, and create memories. 🌞🍉🌳

📷 Iowa Heritage Digital Collections: Johnson-Lieferman Photo Collection from the Clinton Public Library (Iowa) https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/show/101001

🇺🇸 Happy Flag Day! 🇺🇸

Today, we honor the symbol of our nation's freedom and unity. This timeless photo captures WWII Veteran and Iowan Hubert Dwight Hough and a helper raising our flag high.

📷 Iowa Heritage Digital Collections | World War II Diary of Hubert Dwight Hough: https://www.iowaheritage.org/items/browse/page/1?collection=223&sort_field=added

Tomorrow and Wednesday we're welcoming the 2024 authors for virtual visits! 📚✍

There's still time to register to hear them discuss their books, creative processes, and answer questions from attendees. The visits are FREE and open to the public. The events will not be recorded.

Find out more and register now! https://www.statelibraryofiowa.gov/index.php/news/2024/04/register-now-virtual-visits-all-iowa-reads-authors-june

Iowa libraries have been busy! 📚💳🎧💿💻

Each fall, Iowa public library directors submit a survey reporting statistics and data from the previous fiscal year for use at the local, regional, state, and national level. The most recent data from FY23 is now available.

Find out more and access the publication: https://www.statelibraryofiowa.gov/index.php/news/2024/06/publication-fy23-iowa-library-statistics-now-available

The State Law Library has been named one of the most beautiful and iconic libraries in the U.S. and we're blushing! 😊

Come visit us on the second floor of the State Capitol building Monday-Friday during regular business hours.

The most beautiful and iconic libraries in the United States Some of the world’s most important collections of books, manuscripts, and other sources of information are housed in libraries found across the United States. Many of these libraries are in themselves buildings of great historical significance. Designed by esteemed architects, they stand as import...

Did you hear? Last week, we announced the titles for 2024! 📚 Find out more: https://www.statelibraryofiowa.gov/index.php/news/2023/10/state-library-iowa-announces-2024-all-iowa-reads-selections

The State Library of Iowa is now a part of the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) through an Iowa state government alignment. Our services remain the same. Find us at StateLibraryofIowa.gov

We're celebrating more than 2.4 million checkouts in 2022 for Bridges, the ebook and audiobook consortium for Iowa libraries! To be exact: 2,404,576 items. 🥳

Read more to find out the breakdown for ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines; and see the most popular titles for 2022: http://ow.ly/foMM50Mqv9b

We are pleased to announce the All Iowa Reads selections for 2023!
📘 2023 All Iowa Reads: HOW HIGH WE GO IN THE DARK: A NOVEL by Sequoia Nagamatsu
📗 2023 Teen All Iowa Reads: FIREKEEPER'S DAUGHTER by Angeline Boulley
📙 2023 Kids All Iowa Reads: THE GOLDEN HOUR by Niki Smith

Find out more: https://www.statelibraryofiowa.gov/index.php/news/2022/11/state-library-iowa-announces-2023-all-iowa-reads-selections

📣JUST ANNOUNCED!📣 The titles for the 2023 📘All Iowa Reads, 📗Teen All Iowa Reads, and 📙Kids All Iowa Reads programs will be announced next week on Wednesday, Nov. 9 LIVE on the Iowa Public Radio Talk of Iowa program with Charity Nebbe- Public!

Find out more and tune in Nov. 9: http://ow.ly/nhVn50Lq9uY

Today, in partnership with the University of Iowa Law Library, we launched a new legal resource website providing easy to understand information on topics related to Iowa’s laws.

Check out the People's Law Library of Iowa for information on legal topics such as consumer law, family law, and landlord/tenant law, as well as guidance on researching legal issues, a glossary of more than 100 legal terms, and more! www.peopleslawiowa.org

Next week we welcome authors Kate O'Shaughnessy (July 26 at 4:30 p.m.) and Rachel Mans McKenny (July 27 at 7:00 p.m.) for free virtual visits to talk about their All Iowa Reads titles!

Find out more and register to attend: http://ow.ly/hkaI50JZysP

Join us this Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for a virtual visit with Jennifer Longo, author of the 2022 Teen All Iowa Reads title WHAT I CARRY. Jennifer will discuss her books, creative process, and hear questions from attendees.

Register now to attend this FREE event! http://ow.ly/ZMJ950JTnma