During the College and Career Ready Summit in summer 2012, library staff explored the role they could take in moving more Idaho students on to college and career paths.

Introducing a new monthly webinar which provides a platform for you to share your knowledge, connect with other library professionals, and get your questions answered.  Join Idaho library community guest experts from 12:30-1:30 pm MT (11:30-12:30 pm PT) to explore new library trends and services (no registration required ~ all sessions will be archived).  The first one is January 14, 2014 - What's New at LiLI?  Join Gina Persichini in exploring the new facets of Libraries Linking Idaho!  Log in at http://icfl.adobeconnect.com/ce  ~ More information at http://libraries.idaho.gov/freetraining

In March and April of 2013, libraries around the state will be hosting WebJunction workshops.  Last spring, WebJunction changed to a new platform for both the content and the courses.  In this two-hour workshop, we will explore the tips and tricks for navigating the two new sites.  Join us if you can!   If your library would like to host a workshop for staff and colleagues from neighboring libraries, please contact Shirley Biladeau at shirley.biladeau@libraries.idaho.gov to check on available dates.  More information at http://libraries.idaho.gov/freetraining

With the assistance of a planning grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and an advisory board made up of representatives from seven organizations, the Public Library Association (PLA) is researching current summer reading programs and creating a searchable national map of summer reading programs for both patrons and library staff to use.