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2013 08 May

New school library consultant

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The Idaho Commission for Libraries is thrilled to welcome Jeannie Standal as our new school library consultant. After earning a Master of Library Science from East Carolina University, Standal became the media coordinator for a middle school of 800 students in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

2013 08 May

Continuing Education opportunities

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ABLE (available now): The newly updated, online Alternative Basic Library Education (ABLE) Program, provides basic library knowledge and skills for staff members who have no formal education in library science.

2013 08 May

Letters About Literature Competition winners

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The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) proudly sponsored the 2013 “Letters About Literature” (LAL) contest, a national reading and writing promotion for young readers sponsored by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress.

This year, Idaho’s Letters About Literature winners are:

2013 06 May

Accepting Applications: Summer Associate-Literacy in the Park

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Summer Associate - Literacy in the Park

Accepting applications until position is filled.

2013 04 May

Let’s Talk About It application deadline June 7

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Idaho libraries are invited to apply for the 2013-2014 Let’s Talk About It series by completing the application now available on the ICfL website (http://libraries.idaho.gov/files/LTAI%20application%202013-2014.pdf).

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2013 03 May

Summer Reading PSAs available now

The "Dig Into Reading" Public Service Announcement (PSA) is now available on the CSLP website. Here are some important points about the PSA, from CSLP PR and Marketing Chair Charlotte Johnston:

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2013 03 May

Press Release: CSLP Teen Video Contest Winners Announced

The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) announced the winners of the 2013 Teen Video Challenge.  The Teen Video Challenge is a national competition for teens to get involved with reading and their public library's summer reading program.  Winning videos were selected at the state level to be recognized as an official CSLP Teen Video Challenge winner for 2013.

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2013 23 Apr

Peer learning from Cape Town, South Africa

I have the great opportunity to be in Cape Town, South Africa to participate in a Peer Learning Meeting sponsored by Global Libraries of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. I'm here with 6 other US state library people as well as librarians, government officials, and non-profits from the numerous countries that have foundation grants for library services.

2013 22 Apr

Nominations sought for newly opened position on LSTA Advisory Council

All letters must be received at the Idaho Commission for Libraries by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2013.
The Idaho Board of Library Commissioners is seeking nominations for  the Southwestern Idaho Public Library seat on the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Council.
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2013 19 Apr

Engaging Volunteers Pilot Project

All publicly funded libraries in Idaho are invited to join the second year of the "Engaging Volunteers" Pilot Project.