Publications

This page provides access to publications of the Idaho Commission for Libraries. If you represent a state government agency, you may be looking for the Idaho Digital Publications page.

Publications

The Bookworm

This early literacy newsletter is sent home to the parents of children receiving First Books each month, and contains age-appropriate literacy information and activities.

The Nexus

This is an Idaho Commission for Libraries newsletter publication that comes out every two months. The Nexus updates the library community with news about Idaho libraries, projects, programs, and upcoming changes.

The Messenger

Published quarterly, The Messenger shares ideas for assessing the needs of mid-life adults and then developing, promoting, and delivering innovative programming to meet those needs.

The Scoop

A monthly e-mail newsletter containing fun, inspiring, and innovative ideas for library youth services. It is published bi-weekly and is geared towards school and public library staff who are interested in improving services to children and young adults.

Connections: TBS News

A quarterly newsletter of the Idaho Commission for Libraries' Talking Book Service (TBS).

Idaho Trustees News

Quarterly news and informative articles for trustees of Idaho's public libraries.

Library Laws

The Idaho Library Laws publication contains sections from Idaho code that pertain to libraries, including public records, open meetings, elections, and other relevant laws.

Idaho Library Statistics

Annual comprehensive compilations of services and programs, service area population, staff, collections, funding, technology, connectivity, use, and income and expenditures for school libraries/media centers and public libraries in Idaho.