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Stay in the loop: subscribe to LibIdaho, the listserv for Idaho libraries

What is LibIdaho?
LibIdaho is an email discussion list for people interested in all aspects of libraries and librarianship in Idaho. Membership is not limited to librarians or Idaho residents, but the list is likely of greatest interest and value to those who are working in libraries in Idaho.

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Subscribing to ICFL newsletters

Did you know that you can subscribe to receive PDFs of Idaho Commission for Library newsletters via email? It’s easy.

Click on the links below, enter your email address, and click Submit. You will receive a Confirmation email from Idaho Commission for Libraries. Click on the Subscribe link in the email, which takes you to the Confirm subscription page, and then click Subscribe.

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Transforming Life After 50 Fellowship

Here is an opportunity to get training and time to create dynamic adult programming. Transforming Life After 50 is a collaborative effort among Idaho, Washington, California and Oregon state library agencies to promote adult programming. It is a year-long fellowhip that is grant-funded. For more information go to: http://www.transforminglifeafter50.org/innovators/imls-fellowship

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    LiLI Databases Calendar Year 2009 Usage Report

    The LiLI Databases Calendar Year 2009 Usage Report is now available for download at http://libraries.idaho.gov/files/CY2009AnnualRpt20100119Ehil.pdf. This report covers the LiLI Database usage for January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009.

    Metrics covered include:

    • License Costs for LiLI-D
    • Cost per Idahoan
    • Cost per Logon

    10 Great Things that Happened in the Idaho Library Community in 2009

    Nezperce Library Moving Day

    2009 was a tough year for ICFL and most libraries across the state, but there were also a lot of good things that happened last year. Here are 10 that came to mind.

      2010 Final LSTA Grant Application

      The Commission for Libraries received 5 applications for the 2010 LSTA Draft Competitive Grant process. Those applications were reviewed by Commission Staff and all were invited to apply in the Final Competitive Grant process. Final Applications must be e-mailed, postmarked, or hand delivered no later than 5:00 PM on January 7, 2010.

      School Librarians--Need a Morale Boost?

      Amore Text

      If so, then mark your calendars to come hear from two women that absolutely GET what school library media centers and librarians are about. Yes, Lisa Layera Brunkan and Susan McBurney, co-founders of The Washington Coalition for School Libraries & Information Technology (aka the Washington Moms) are coming to Idaho!

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      E-rate: Form 471 window open 12/3/2009 - 2/11/2010

      Now is the time to submit Form 471, if your Form 470 has been posted online for at least 28 days.

      To review:

      Step #1 - write technology plan (if necessary)

      Step #2 - File Form 470 (Description of Services Requested and Certification Form)

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      Board of Library Commissioners Meeting

      A virtual meeting of the Idaho Board of Library Commissioners will be held online using WIMBA at URL: http://67.202.209.252/launcher.cgi?room=id_room1, Room ID: id_room1, on Friday, December 4, 2009 at 10:00 A.M., MST. The meeting may also be attended at the Idaho Commission for Libraries, 325 W.

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        Transparency & Libraries

        An open conversation between Jan Klerk Librarian at City Library of Haarlem Netherlands and Michael Stephens from Tame the Web -- talks about the key elements of a transparent library: open communication, adapting to change, and scanning the horizon.