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2012 28 Feb

Volunteer webinar

I participated in a fantastic webinar on the changing face of volunteers today.  The presenter was Jill Fixler, a long time Volunteer Coordinator and consultant.  I was surprised to learn Idaho ranks really high in both the percentage of persons who volunteer (34%) and the average number of hours volunteered.  Jill provided wonderful insights into how volunteers can be used

2012 24 Feb

Idaho Youth Corps/ Digital Literacy Coach program open to all public libraries in 2012

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The  Idaho Youth Corps (IYC)/ Digital Literacy Coach program is open to all Idaho public libraries this year.

100% of the wages for your IYC Digital Literacy Coache(s) will be paid for with Idaho Department of Labor Workforce Investment Act (WIA) funds and Idaho Commission for Libraries BTOP funds! 

2012 14 Feb

2012 Apangea Math State Showdown

Apangea Math Showdown poster

From February 7-29, 2012 Apangea Learning is sponsoring the Idaho vs. Indiana Showdown Math Challenge.

2012 10 Feb

My First Books (formally Read to Me First Book) Applications for 2012-2013

My First Books is a Read to Me program that has been successfully implemented since 1997. Formerly titled "Read to Me First Book," this program strengthens partnerships between public libraries and local schools, preschools, Head Start sites, and child care providers.

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2012 10 Feb

NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING

A meeting of the Idaho Board of Library Commissioners will be held at the Idaho Commission for Libraries, on Friday, February 17, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. MDT, in the Table Rock Conference Room.

2012 08 Feb

WESTPAS: Protecting Cultural Collections

Protecting Cultural Collections: Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Response & Recovery

WESTPAS is once again offering their two-part workshop this spring.  Participants will learn about the various aspects of disaster planning and will start a disaster plan by the end of the second session. 

2012 02 Feb

2012 Read Me Treasure Valley kicks off

photo of Tom Sawyer whitwashing fence

Ann Morrison Park was a great setting for the February 1 kickoff of Read Me Treasure Valley 2012, the community-wide read of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain.

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2012 02 Feb

Credible Connections - A Rousing Success!

This week saw the beginning of Credible Connections - a networking opportunity for all libraries and rave reviews are rolling in!  These 2-hour networking sesions in Mountain Home, Hailey, Burley, Twin Falls and Buhl enabled representatives from libraries, Department of Labor, Adult Basic Education, economic development groups and local interested community members to discover the vast array of resources and develop a connection for the next successful partnership to strengthen their communities.