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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.

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2013 17 Apr

LifeLong Learning

Encouraging lifelong learning is a common goal for most libraries. For the East Bonner County Library District, it has become a whole department. There are a lot of elements that can be included under the umbrella of lifelong learning. A few of them are tutoring, test proctoring, preparing for GEDs, English as a second language and U.S.
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2013 17 Apr

Professional Development Opportunity for Library Paraprofessionals

Not ready for an MLS, but want to sharpen your skills and enhance your resume?  The American Library Association's Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) Program will be offering a series of three webinars about its LSSC program.   The webinars are free, but the program

2013 17 Apr

Mid-Life Adult Programming Ideas

Looking for ideas on programming for that tricky mid-life adult demographic?  They are most definitely NOT seniors, but not Gen X'ers either. Here are some resources we compiled that are sure to get your creative juices flowing:

2013 16 Apr

ILA Preconference on Utilizing Volunteers Announced

The Idaho Commission for Libraries is hosting a free half-day pre-conference at the Idaho Library Association's annual conference this October. The conference will be held at the Nampa Civic Center October 3-4, 2013. The preconference is scheduled for Wednesday,  October 2nd from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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2013 15 Apr

Volunteers in My Library?!

National Volunteer Week 2013, April 21-27, is an opportunity to recognize and thank the almost 100 volunteers at ICfL that complete many important tasks everyday.  Many of the programs and services provided by the Commission would not be  successful without volunteer support.  Below is a partial list of the tasks they perform:

2013 11 Apr

Financial Literacy Month

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April is Financial Literacy Month, and Idaho's libraries are supporting the initiative with programs for all age groups.

2013 11 Apr

Seeking ICfL Board of Commissioners applicants from northern Idaho

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The Idaho Commission for Libraries Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for a term on the Board running through June 30, 2018. A resident of Northern Idaho is being sought.

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2013 09 Apr

Notice of Board Meeting

A conference call meeting of the Idaho Board of Library Commissioners will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 1:30 PM MDT. The meeting may also be attended at the Idaho Commission for Libraries, 325 W. State Street, Boise, ID 83702, in the Table Rock Conference Room on the main floor.

2013 05 Apr

Nominations Sought for LSTA Advisory Council

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The Idaho Board of Library Commissioners is seeking nominations for two seats on the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Advisory Council. These positions include the Eastern Idaho Public Library seat and one At Large Member seat.

Incumbents are seeking reappointment for both seats. Appointments become effective July 1, 2013 and run through June of 2018.